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Freshwater Science Summer Field Experience

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Explore Wisconsin's Freshwaters

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Wisconsin’s freshwater lakes, streams, and groundwater are an important resource and vital to a sustainable future. Faculty from UW-Eau Claire, UW-Oshkosh, UW-River Falls and UW-Stout invite you to spend a week with us exploring western Wisconsin’s freshwater resources, and to learn about freshwater-related degree programs and potential careers.

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We Will Explore:

Freshwater Systems of Western Wisconsin
Groundwater Systems and Drinking Water
Biodiversity in Streams
Stream Restoration
Lake Water Quality and Ecology
Impact of Aquatic Invasive Species
Water and Agriculture
Careers in Freshwater Science

Course Details

Dates: June 16-21, 2024
Details: Participants will arrive at UW-Eau Claire on Sunday, June 16 at 5pm to check into dorms. Two teaching assistants will stay in the dorms with participants as chaperones. We will provide dinner and a meet & greet Sunday evening. Field experiences will take place during the day Monday, June 17 through Friday, June 21. The program will end on Friday, June 21 at 2pm. Participants are responsible for finding transportation to/from UWEC on June 16 and June 21. All transportation the program will be provided. Additional details about the program will be communicated with participants after acceptance to the program.

Example of schedule from past course offerings:

Day of Field Experience	Activity
1	Fish biology in streams: estimating fish population on the Little Niagara Creek at UWEC
2	Impact of dam removal on the Kinnickinnic River: measuring stream velocity, pebble size, identification of invasive species
3	Ecological impact of stream restoration: measuring water quality and insect populations in Gilbert Creek
4	Groundwater resources: measuring groundwater flow and water quality in monitoring wells at UWEC
5	Lake water quality: measuring bacteria, nitrates, and other human/agricultural contaminants