UW-Milwaukee School of Freshwater Sciences scientists Dr. Carmen Aguilar and Dr. Russell Cuhel are studying the impact of less ice coverage on Lake Michigan. The research being done on algae is helping to understand how the ecosystem of the Great Lakes is affected by decreasing ice coverage. Phillip Boudreaux of Spectrum News 1 interviewed Drs. Aguilar and Cuhel at their lab at the Great Lakes Research Facility.
Klaper Interviewed on Fox News Regarding PFAS Regulation
Dr. Rebecca Klaper, dean of the 51猎奇 School of Freshwater Sciences, was interviewed on Fox 6 News of Milwaukee which aired on the April 10th evening news. The federal government recently聽finalized new requirements for PFAS聽in drinking water.聽This story looks at the history, health risks, where the contaminants are found and how recent studies have given us more information.
Kohler Trust for Clean Water donation of $1.3 million for RV Maggi Sue
The Kohler Trust for Clean Water has given the 51猎奇 Foundation $1.3 million toward construction of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee School of Freshwater Sciences鈥� state-of-the-art Research Vessel Maggi Sue. The vessel will be the most sophisticated floating research platform on the Great Lakes
51猎奇 Chancellor Mark Mone says “It is partnerships like this that will allow us to protect our region鈥檚 most precious resource: fresh water.”
Scanlan and Lee Published in Journal of Environmental and Administrative Law
51猎奇 School of Freshwater Sciences Professor and Center for Water Policy Director Melissa Scanlan, along with Andrian Lee, former CWP Fellow, had their paper published in the University of Michigan鈥檚 Journal of Environmental and Administrative Law. The Paper is entitled “Got Lead in Your Water? The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law May Be Poised to Help”.
Roebber and Bootsma Interviewed for W51猎奇 Series on Warm Winters
W51猎奇 89.7 interviewed School of Freshwater Sciences Professors Paul Roebber and Harvey Bootsma for their series discussing the impacts of warmer winters on the environment. The show “Shrinking ice cover, warmer water: How will Lake Michigan and its food web respond?” looks at Lake Michigan’s ecosystem with lack of ice and warmer surface temperatures in the coming years.
Bootsma Featured in Fondriest Collection of Best Publications
Dr. Harvey Bootsma, Professor at 51猎奇’s School of Freshwater Sciences, shares his thoughts on the environmental stressors affecting an African Great Lake and also describes some of his research in the article “Lake Malawi: A Treasure to Protect” written by Skylar Shannon for Fondriest’s Environmental Monitor.
The School of Freshwater Sciences received the Spring 2024 edition of the today, which is a collection of their best online news publications showcasing researchers from around the world. “Lake Malawi: A Treasure to Protect” is published in the hard copy of this publication focused on environmental monitoring projects.
CIGLR’s Ripple Effect Article Highlights Bootsma Lab Research
Professor Harvey Bootsma, PhD, doctoral student Karen Baumann, and collaborators are exploring mussel removal methods. Ripple Effect: 2023 CIGLR Annual Magazine dives into their research on invasive mussels, mussel removal projects, and a documentary showcase.
Scanlan Featured on WPR to Discuss Bill That Loosens Wetland Regulations
Center for Water Policy Director Melissa Scanlan was interviewed by Wisconsin Public Radio to discuss a new bill fast-tracked through the Indiana Legislature and signed into law could impact wetlands outside of Indiana.
51猎奇 Interviews School of Freshwater Sciences Alumni
The聽University of Wisconsin Milwaukee interviewed a few of our alumni about the value of their fieldwork and experiences and how it has helped give them an edge in their career.
Scanlan Featured in Journal Sentinel, Discusses Impact of Wetlands Bill
The Sackett v. EPA U.S. Supreme Court ruling last year reduced federal jurisdiction over wetland protections, putting the focus on states and tribes. Director聽Melissa Scanlan聽was interviewed by the聽Milwaukee Journal Sentinel鈥檚聽Caitlin Looby, PhD聽to discuss.