Data centers are rapidly developing across the country to meet demands for artificial intelligence, data storage, and cloud computing. But their environmental impact, especially regarding water use, is largely obscured from public view. That鈥檚 the subject of the Center for Water …
Our freshwater policy and economics faculty and a former M.S. thesis student have new papers in publications. Professor聽James Price聽published a new paper in Land Economics. Price, J., Dupont, D., Adamowicz, W., & Lloyd-Smith, P. (2025).聽Protecting against flood impacts: A choice …
Center for Water Policy Director and Lynde B. Uihlein Endowed Chair and Professor Melissa Scanlan was featured in a 620 WTMJ radio segment and news article talking about data centers. In it, she suggests ways to overcome fragmented information on the …
Article excerpt from Wisconsin Sea Grant Some people revel in the dog days of summer, but for a dozen aquaculture interns, the season was all about fish. In partnership with Wisconsin Sea Grant and funded through a grant from the …
The Freshwater Collaborative has awarded Universities of Wisconsin schools $4.2 million to support water education and research programs across the state.聽Of that total, UW-Milwaukee received nearly $1 million in grants. Dean Rebecca Klaper was interviewed for the story on Wisconsin …
Data centers require massive volumes of water to operate, and the growing use of artificial intelligence means more of these centers are popping up in water-abundant regions such as the Great Lakes. However, despite their access to the vast bodies …
The School of Freshwater Sciences’ Freshwater Colloquium creates a platform for students, faculty and scientists to discuss their research and emergent issues related to freshwater resources. Presentations are open to the public. All events will take place on Mondays from …
Dr. Laodong Guo and Postdoctoral Research Associate Shimaa Kteeba coauthored a new research paper titled “UV-induced release and characterization of dissolved organic matter from disposable face mask layers and polypropylene” that was published in the Journal of Hazardous Materials. The …
Abandoned boats are being left on the shores of Wisconsin鈥檚 rivers and lakes. Not only are these boats difficult and expensive to remove, but it can be unclear who is responsible for removing them when the owner will not or …
Professor Emeritus Jonathan Kahl has received one of the 2026 awards from the American Meteorological Society (AMS). The AMS recognizes outstanding individuals and organizations of the weather, water, and climate community through its Awards and Honors program annually. Dr. Kahl …
