{"id":20,"date":"2020-11-13T11:52:38","date_gmt":"2020-11-13T17:52:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/freshwater\/?page_id=20"},"modified":"2026-03-30T10:56:36","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T15:56:36","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/freshwater\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"uwm-p-banner\"><div class=\"uwm-p-banner--video\"><video id=\"banner-video\" loop preload=\"auto\" muted><source src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/videos\/freshwater\/SFS_Banner_2023_01.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><button aria-controls=\"banner-video\" id=\"uwm-video-control\" class=\"uwm-p-banner--video-control\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Pause video<\/span><\/button><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/freshwater\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/595\/2022\/07\/freshwater-vid-banner-mobile.jpg\" alt=\"Neeskay vessel with Milwaukee skyline behind\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1500\" height=\"650\" \/><div class=\"uwm-p-banner--gradient\"><\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-banner--content uwm-u-flex uwm-u-flex--column uwm-u-text--center uwm-u-flex--center-y\"><h2>Turn Science Into Action<\/h2><p> Join us in tackling the world&#8217;s water and climate challenges<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"uwm-u-py-80\"><div class=\"uwm-l-container--base uwm-l-container--overflow-hidden\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row uwm-l-row--3\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading heading-separator-short size-h1\" id=\"h-passionate-about-making-a-difference-for-the-environment\">Passionate about making a difference for the environment?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"size-p-lg\">Learn how to use science to address complex ecosystem and climate issues at the nation&#8217;s only school of freshwater sciences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Located on the shores of Lake Michigan, our school offers a unique opportunity to&nbsp;study complex freshwater ecosystems and resources, weather patterns and climate change. You&#8217;ll learn how to apply science toward policy to address the environmental challenges our communities face.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The School of Freshwater Sciences offers bachelor&#8217;s, master&#8217;s, accelerated master&#8217;s and doctoral degree programs in freshwater sciences. Discover your path to making a difference.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-u-flex uwm-u-flex--wrap uwm-u-flex--left\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-u-mr-20 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/freshwater\/academics\/?_program_group_facet=freshwater-science\" rel=\"\">Freshwater Sciences Programs<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n        <figure class=\"uwm-c-img--caption-gray uwm-c-img--video\">\n            <a href=\"#\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault()\" class=\"uwm-p-modal--launch\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"uwm-modal-y06842\" data-modal-prefix-class=\"uwm-p\" data-modal-content-id=\"uwm-modal-y06842\" data-modal-close-text=\"Close\" data-modal-close-title=\"Close\">\n                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/freshwater\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/595\/2023\/10\/freshwater-front-video.jpg\" alt=\"man working on boat\" class=\"wp-image-7602\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/freshwater\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/595\/2023\/10\/freshwater-front-video.jpg 750w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/freshwater\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/595\/2023\/10\/freshwater-front-video-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/>            <\/a>\n            \n                    <\/figure>\n\n        <div id=\"uwm-modal-y06842\" class=\"hidden\">\n            <div class=\"uwm-video\">\n                <iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Sx3L35kOUwo\"  width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"uwm-bg-gray-dark uwm-u-py-80\"><div class=\"uwm-l-container--base uwm-l-container--overflow-hidden\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading heading-separator-short size-h1\" id=\"h-freshwater-journeys\">Freshwater Journeys<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row uwm-l-row--1\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-jena\">Jena<\/h3>\n\n\n\n        <figure class=\"uwm-c-img--caption-gray uwm-c-img--video\">\n            <a href=\"#\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault()\" class=\"uwm-p-modal--launch\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"uwm-modal-q1thyg\" data-modal-prefix-class=\"uwm-p\" data-modal-content-id=\"uwm-modal-q1thyg\" data-modal-close-text=\"Close\" data-modal-close-title=\"Close\">\n                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/freshwater\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/595\/2026\/02\/jena-lagoon.jpg\" alt=\"A woman is holding a blue pale of water on a wooden dock with a lagoon behind her. There are trees in the distance.\" class=\"wp-image-13569\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/freshwater\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/595\/2026\/02\/jena-lagoon.jpg 750w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/freshwater\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/595\/2026\/02\/jena-lagoon-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/>            <\/a>\n            \n                    <\/figure>\n\n        <div id=\"uwm-modal-q1thyg\" class=\"hidden\">\n            <div class=\"uwm-video\">\n                <iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/uP3DqssMuLo\"  width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-clay\">Clay<\/h3>\n\n\n\n        <figure class=\"uwm-c-img--caption-gray uwm-c-img--video\">\n            <a href=\"#\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault()\" class=\"uwm-p-modal--launch\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"uwm-modal-e13n8n\" data-modal-prefix-class=\"uwm-p\" data-modal-content-id=\"uwm-modal-e13n8n\" data-modal-close-text=\"Close\" data-modal-close-title=\"Close\">\n                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/freshwater\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/595\/2026\/02\/clay-stjohn-video.jpg\" alt=\"A man sits in a chair at a conference room table with windows in the background overlooking a skyline.\" class=\"wp-image-13574\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/freshwater\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/595\/2026\/02\/clay-stjohn-video.jpg 750w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/freshwater\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/595\/2026\/02\/clay-stjohn-video-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/>            <\/a>\n            \n                    <\/figure>\n\n        <div id=\"uwm-modal-e13n8n\" class=\"hidden\">\n            <div class=\"uwm-video\">\n                <iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Gvupj_lx8Vc\"  width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; 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The school&#8217;s unique location lets you explore a variety of water systems, including the Great Lakes and a confluence of three urban rivers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With access to state-of-the-art labs and equipment, a genomics center and research vessels, you will have opportunities to develop skills in the latest scientific techniques. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more about the current opportunities for students to get involved in research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-u-flex uwm-u-flex--wrap uwm-u-flex--left\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-u-mr-20 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/freshwater\/students\/freshwater-sciences\/student-research\/\" rel=\"\">Freshwater Sciences Research<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"uwm-bg-white uwm-u-py-80\"><div class=\"uwm-l-container--base uwm-l-container--overflow-hidden\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading heading-separator-short size-h2\" id=\"h-news-amp-stories\">News &amp; Stories<\/h2>\n\n\n<ul class=\"uwm-p-posts uwm-c-list--cleanlist uwm-l-grid uwm-l-grid--2\"><li><figure class=\"post-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/freshwater\/build-your-fall-schedule-freshwater-sciences-courses-to-consider\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/freshwater\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/595\/2025\/09\/Fall-2026-Classes-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"A man and woman sit on a black bench talking to each other. There are changing leaves on the trees behind them and the city bus is driving by in the background.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/freshwater\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/595\/2025\/09\/Fall-2026-Classes-1.jpg 750w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/freshwater\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/595\/2025\/09\/Fall-2026-Classes-1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"post-content\"><a class=\"post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/freshwater\/build-your-fall-schedule-freshwater-sciences-courses-to-consider\/\">Build your fall schedule: Freshwater Sciences courses to consider<\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><figure class=\"post-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/freshwater\/rebecca-klaper-named-2026-wisconsin-academy-of-sciences-arts-letters-fellow\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/freshwater\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/595\/2026\/03\/klaper.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"Headshot of Rebecca Klaper.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/freshwater\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/595\/2026\/03\/klaper.jpg 750w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/freshwater\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/595\/2026\/03\/klaper-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"post-content\"><a class=\"post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/freshwater\/rebecca-klaper-named-2026-wisconsin-academy-of-sciences-arts-letters-fellow\/\">Rebecca Klaper named 2026 Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts &amp; Letters Fellow<\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><figure class=\"post-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/freshwater\/new-documentary-featuring-dr-val-klump-premieres-on-earth-day-at-uw-green-bay\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/freshwater\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/595\/2026\/03\/Website-News-Stories-Val-Movie.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"Headshot of man paired with a movie theater showing a movie.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/freshwater\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/595\/2026\/03\/Website-News-Stories-Val-Movie.jpeg 750w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/freshwater\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/595\/2026\/03\/Website-News-Stories-Val-Movie-300x200.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"post-content\"><a class=\"post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/freshwater\/new-documentary-featuring-dr-val-klump-premieres-on-earth-day-at-uw-green-bay\/\">New documentary featuring Dr. Val Klump premieres on Earth Day at UW\u2013Green Bay<\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><figure class=\"post-image uwm-c-img--video\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/freshwater\/grad-student-is-a-finalist-in-environmental-storytelling-competition\/\" 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href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/freshwater\/monitoring-change-on-wisconsins-shipwreck-coast\/\">Monitoring change on Wisconsin\u2019s Shipwreck Coast<\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><figure class=\"post-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/freshwater\/diving-deep-high-school-students-compete-in-8th-annual-underwater-robot-competition\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/freshwater\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/595\/2026\/03\/uwm-pool-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Pool water with yellow buoy lines marking different lanes in the water.\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"post-content\"><a class=\"post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/freshwater\/diving-deep-high-school-students-compete-in-8th-annual-underwater-robot-competition\/\">Diving deep: high school students compete in 8th annual underwater robot competition<\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><figure class=\"post-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/freshwater\/center-for-water-policy-director-featured-on-milwaukee-journal-sentinel-data-centers-panel\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/freshwater\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/595\/2026\/02\/melissa-data-center-panel-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Three women are on a stage talking to each other with a digital presentation behind them.\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"post-content\"><a class=\"post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/freshwater\/center-for-water-policy-director-featured-on-milwaukee-journal-sentinel-data-centers-panel\/\">Center for Water Policy director featured on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel data centers panel<\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<p class=\"size-p-md uwm-c-link--arrow\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/freshwater\/category\/news\/in-the-news\/\" type=\"category\" id=\"248\">More In The News<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading heading-separator-short size-h2\" id=\"h-center-for-water-policy\">Center for Water Policy<\/h2>\n\n\n<ul class=\"uwm-p-posts uwm-c-list--cleanlist uwm-c-list--border\"><li><figure class=\"post-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/centerforwaterpolicy\/professor-scanlan-appears-in-ee-news-article-on-ai-data-centers\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/centerforwaterpolicy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/667\/2026\/04\/metastanton-150x150.jpeg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"post-content\"><a class=\"post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/centerforwaterpolicy\/professor-scanlan-appears-in-ee-news-article-on-ai-data-centers\/\">Professor Scanlan Appears in E&amp;E News\u00a0Article on AI-Data Centers\u00a0<\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><figure class=\"post-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/centerforwaterpolicy\/professor-scanlan-featured-in-milwaukee-journal-sentinel-on-wisconsin-data-centers\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/freshwater\/wp-content\/plugins\/uwm-blocks\/dist\/posts-external\/..\/images\/uwm-placeholder-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"post-content\"><a class=\"post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/centerforwaterpolicy\/professor-scanlan-featured-in-milwaukee-journal-sentinel-on-wisconsin-data-centers\/\">Professor Scanlan\u00a0Featured\u00a0in Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Article\u00a0on Wisconsin Data Centers<\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><figure class=\"post-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/centerforwaterpolicy\/professor-scanlan-featured-in-milwaukee-journal-sentinel-data-center-video\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img decoding=\"async\" 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