Operations in Response to COVID-19
June 17, 2020
Due to the effects of Covid-19, these are unprecedented times for all of society, including water science and outreach at Wisconsin Sea Grant. While our staff continues to adapt to this chan...
Telling stories about science
May 27, 2020
A two-year project aims at closing the academic achievement gap between African-American and white students in Wisconsin.
UW-Madison geochemist, funded by the Groundwater Research and Monitoring Program, wins statewide water research award
May 13, 2020
In the classic game of rock, paper, scissors—during each round—one of these mock items formed by participants’ hands comes out on top. In thinking about groundwater and with a scientific twi...
Seeking applicants for new fellowship opportunity
May 8, 2020
Calling postdoctoral and post-master’s candidates for a new fellowship opportunity tackling science and policy related to hydrology and stream flow. The University of Wisconsin Water Resourc...
Aquatic Sciences Center plays key role in Water@UW-Madison symposium
April 29, 2020
The virtual symposium takes places Tuesday, May 5 and touches upon a wide array of water issues.
WRI-funded research based at UW-Eau Claire untangles a complex phosphorus issue
March 27, 2020
UW-Eau Claire researchers are investigating the possibility that naturally occurring phosphorus deep in the aquifer is the driver behind elevated levels of phosphorus in both surface water and groundwater in western Wisconsin.
Levels of radium rising in Wisconsin groundwater
February 27, 2020
Several graduate students at the University of Wisconsin-Madison were part of a research team that found levels of radium in groundwater from public water supply wells in much of Wisconsin have risen over the past 18 years.
Sea Grant and Water Resources win awards for podcasts
January 10, 2020
Two Wisconsin Water News podcasts were named award-winning by an international communications competition known as AVA Digital Awards.
New videos can help you brush up on your salt smarts
January 9, 2020
New videos help both the general public and UW-Madison maintenance staff salt smarter in the winter, protecting both public safety and water quality.