University of Wisconsin Sea Grant/Water Resources Institutes

09/04/2026

Some nice coverage of Wisconsin's student winners of the 2026 Aquaculture Challenge in the latest issue of Aquaculture North America! 🐟

Dive into our extensive resources on the topic that interests you. It's like a masterclass to be explored at your own pace.

09/03/2026

Our very own Titus Seilheimer got his flowers...erm, fish...when he was awarded a Lake Michigan Champion of Conservation last month. Congrats, Titus! 🏆

UW–Madison Aquatic Sciences Center fisheries specialist Titus Seilheimer is one of the award recipients for the Lake Michigan Champions of Conservation, given annually for outstanding environmental achievements to help restore, improve, or enhance Lake Michigan and its watershed.

09/02/2026

A watershed-wide challenge requires a watershed-wide solution. Enter: the East River Collaborative.

Coordinated by Wisconsin Sea Grant, the East River Collaborative brings together community members, local governments, nonprofits, and researchers to build resilience to floods and improve water quality in the Green Bay area.

https://impact.wisc.edu/uw-madison-and-green-bay-area-partners-build-flood-resilience-along-the-east-river

With coordinating support from UW–Madison's Wisconsin Sea Grant, the East River Collaborative brings together The Nature Conservancy, NEW Water and local governments to build a more resilient East River watershed.

08/25/2026

Public health grads, listen up - we've got a cool fellowship opportunity for you!

We've partnered with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services to offer a two-year fellowship focused on public health and water-related environmental hazards. The fellow will support outreach, education, training, and environmental health assessment activities focused on water-related and other environmental hazards.

Apply by September 13! https://seagrant.wisc.edu/education/scholarship-and-fellowship-opportunities/ -fellowship-in-water-related-environmental-hazards-and-public-health

08/19/2026

Recent doctoral and master's graduates, are you interested in the Great Lakes and coastal resilience? Apply to our Keillor fellowship for a transformative year of addressing water and policy challenges.

Apps due August 30! https://seagrant.wisc.edu/education/scholarship-and-fellowship-opportunities/

08/18/2026

Calling all aquaculture extension, outreach, and communications professionals! Minnesota Sea Grant, University of Wisconsin Sea Grant/Water Resources Institutes, and the UW-Stevens Point: Northern Aquaculture Demonstration Facility UW-Stevens Point invite you to save the dates for the 2027 National Aquaculture Extension Workshop (NAEW).

Since 1992, this workshop has provided opportunities to build skills, exchange ideas, network, and help strengthen sustainable aquaculture across the nation.

📍 Where: Inn on Lake Superior (Duluth, MN)
🗓️ When: June 7–11, 2027
💡 What to expect: Presentations, professional development, networking, and field trips!

Abstract submissions and registration details are coming soon. Visit the website to learn more and bookmark the event: https://seagrant.umn.edu/2027NAEW

08/17/2026

Apply to be our next Associate Director for Outreach and Engagement, and work with water, people, and our stellar team!

Applications close August 23. Details below ⬇

Looking for a job that connects water + people?

Join our team! The University of Wisconsin–Madison Aquatic Sciences Center, which administers both Wisconsin Sea Grant and the Water Resources Institute, is hiring an Associate Director for Outreach and Engagement.

We're looking for an experienced leader to provide strategic direction and oversight for our outreach and engagement programs with an eye toward building partnerships and engaging communities.

This role will also supervise a team of outreach professionals with expertise in coastal engineering, contaminants, aquatic invasive species, fisheries and aquaculture, coastal tourism, nutrient management, social sciences, and environmental education.

Apply by August 23: https://jobs.wisc.edu/jobs/associate-director-for-outreach-and-engagement-madison-wisconsin-united-states

08/13/2026

We are proud to co-host the 2027 National Aquaculture Extension Workshop with Minnesota Sea Grant and Eat Wisconsin Fish University of Wisconsin Sea Grant/Water Resources Institutes. Anyone involved in aquaculture extension, communications and education mark your calendars! This national opportunity only happens once every 5-7 years, you don't want to miss it! Learn more: https://seagrant.umn.edu/articles/naew-save-date

08/12/2026

Sam, a fashion student at Mount Mary University, created this beautiful, goldfish-inspired dress out of silk. The silk, which is more expensive than plastic-based fabrics like polyester, was provided as part of our efforts to educate the next generation of fashion on sustainability and plastic reduction. Partners: Milwaukee Riverkeeper, funded by National Sea Grant College Program
Read more: https://seagrant.wisc.edu/fashion-students/

08/07/2026

Celebrate one of the world's greatest freshwater resources with us next Friday, August 14 on Lake Michigan Day!

Hosted by the Lakeshore Natural Resource Partnership, this event brings together conservation leaders, researchers, educators, students, and community members to share ideas, build partnerships, and find solutions for a healthier Lake Michigan.
..and very own Titus Seilheimer will also be receiving a Lake Michigan Champions of Conservation award!

Every August, conservation professionals, researchers, community leaders, educators, students, and passionate residents come together to celebrate and protect one of the world's greatest freshwater resources at Lake Michigan Day in Wisconsin.