Established in 2003. The LFRWMP provides opportunities for authentic science learning. In the spring and summer students conduct amphibian and bird surveys.
We are a network of high school teachers, middle school teachers, and students in NE Wis collaborating with UW-Green Bay to do long-term stream monitoring, education, data collection and research on Lower Fox River tributaries. Project Overview:
The Lower Fox River Watershed Monitoring Program (LFRWMP) is a network of teachers and students from high schools in Northeast Wisconsin collaborating o
07/30/2026
The summer is flying by! Our Freshwater high school scholars have gone on two more field trips. One to Door County to learn about bryophytes with Dr. Keir Wefferling, and one to the East Twin River to do a mussel survey with Jesse Weinzinger from the DNR (and UWGB alumni!)
07/02/2026
Our 16 high school scholars are busy working with their mentors this summer and have already had their first field trip at Silver Creek with Titus Seilheimer. The rainy weather didn't dampen the spirits of this group!
Wild rice field trips were in full swing in May. Thanks to all of our presenters and teachers that made these 9 field trips possible. Come and see how wild rice growing out at L.H. Barkhausen Waterfowl Preserve and Woodland Dunes.
07/01/2026
Wild rice in the classroom field trips were in full swing in May. Here are a few photos of students enjoying their outdoor experience. Thanks to all the group leaders and teachers that made these 9 field trips possible!
06/11/2026
The start of our busy spring season was macroinvertebrate monitoring with Red Smith's Scouts at Baird Creek. Families came to learn how small insects tell us about water quality.
05/06/2026
The movie premiere of 'The Natural World of the Bay' by film maker Dan Larson was well received by a sell out crowd at UW-Green Bay on Earth Day. The funds raised were an amazing gift to the Lower Fox River Watershed Monitoring Program to continue to get students out into our watershed. Thank you Dan for your work.