Eco U®
Involved for Decades
Environmentalism is part of our past, present and future.
Rally cries ebb and flow— ecology, environmentalism, "going green", sustainability—but our focus has remained constant since 1965. At UW-Green Bay, students, faculty and the greater community are encouraged to get involved with the living world around them.
Evolving Impact
We're building a sustainable future on a strong foundation.
In 1969, the Green Bay campus was 3 buildings dwarfed by 600 acres of fields and pasture. The Environmental Sciences building was most prominent along with the promise that "Environmental Problems Will Be the Central Concern of New University of Wisconsin at Green Bay.” A lot has changed, but the promise hasn't. Today, our impact on the environment in our region is profound and growing.
The Birth of
ECO U®
Branching out since the beginning.
From the day our campus opened, the ecological focus of the university attracted attention in newspapers and magazines across the country.
Innovating
Wastewater
Lisa Bauer-Lotto is the 2026 recipient of our Alumni Earth Caretaker Award. Lisa initiated the first net-zero water international validation standard, establishing a new global benchmark for third-party verified water stewardship. Working in partnership with UL®, she helped develop a groundbreaking framework to measure alternative water resources and validate net-zero freshwater use.
Lisa Bauer-Lotto '96
Master of Environmental Science
Have questions about Eco U?
Contact John Arendt, our Sustainability Director, to discuss your interest, concerns or ideas about sustainability at UW-Green Bay.