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flag UW System gets $4.2M for water research, boosting student training and freshwater sustainability efforts.

flag In 2025, the University of Wisconsin System received $4.2 million in state funding from the Freshwater Collaborative of Wisconsin to support 19 water research and education projects across all 13 campuses. flag The funding advances efforts to address water contamination, infrastructure challenges, and environmental stewardship, with projects focusing on issues like PFAS, phosphorus pollution, and harmful algal blooms. flag Students from UW-Stout, UW-Eau Claire, UW-River Falls, and other campuses gained hands-on experience through internships, field camps, and research programs, contributing to water quality monitoring, invasive species studies, and restoration efforts. flag UW-River Falls received $324,944 to expand student learning and support projects on peatlands, dam removal, and water quality assessment tools. flag The initiative strengthens real-world training, professional networks, and workforce development in environmental science, agriculture, and public health, supporting Wisconsin’s long-term freshwater sustainability.

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