Get Your Feet Wet at UW-Green Bay
UW-Green Bay is a member of the Freshwater Collaborative of Wisconsin, a partnership that provides students with opportunities for water-related coursework, hands-on experiences, internships and research opportunities at the 13 Universities of Wisconsin. If you are interested in a career in water, we invite you to explore the following academic programs at UW-Green Bay.
Freshwater Collaborative Programs
In addition to our water-related degrees, UW-Green Bay hosts these programs that are supported by the Freshwater Collaborative.
Summer Scholars
UW-Green Bay hosts the summer High School Freshwater Scholars program, which provides mentored internship opportunities to explore water science careers and research through field trips and presentations.
Watershed Monitoring
The Lower Fox River Watershed Monitoring Program (LFRWMP) is a network of teachers and students from high schools in Northeast Wisconsin collaborating with university scientists to monitor 11 environmentally impaired streams for water quality and ecological health.
Wild Rice Planting
UW-Green Bay's Lower Fox River Watershed Monitoring program also runs the Wild Rice in the Classroom programs for high schools.
16 Counties going with the flow
A network of educators connects local high schools with the University of Wisconsin.
Imagine exploring the journey of a single drop of water, from farmland to urban areas, all the way to the bay of Green Bay. The Freshwater Educator Network brings these immersive field experiences to life, getting students and teachers out on the water and into the landscape, making learning exciting and impactful. Focused on our region, this program combines the efforts of local high schools and the University of Wisconsin to create meaningful water science experiences.
Partnering to train the next generation of water professionals.
Wisconsinites are blessed with an abundance of rivers, streams and lakes that provide us with safe drinking water, access to recreational activities and thousands of jobs. We must ensure Wisconsin’s water resources are reliable for generations to come.
The Freshwater Collaborative of Wisconsin, a partnership of Wisconsin’s 13 public universities, is working to:
- Provide Universities of Wisconsin-wide programs, internships and research opportunities that teach students real-world skills
- Create a workforce of talented water professionals trained to meet the water challenges of the future
- Fund innovative, collaborative research to solve Wisconsin’s 10 Grand Water Challenges
- Engage industry partners, local communities, policymakers and advocacy groups in the effort to support career opportunities in fresh water
Support From NEW Water
NEW Water is proud to support UW-Green Bay's Student Monitoring Program to further outreach and educational efforts about our most valuable resource: water.
Freshwater News
Stay up to date on the latest happenings around the Freshwater Collaborative news at UW-Green Bay, including stories from students, exciting new research and events.
Ask an Expert
Meet Samantha Betancur, Camps and Outreach Coordinator. She works with faculty and surrounding community partners to create STEM-focused opportunities to propel local students to success. If you have questions about our program, she can help!