UWM Center for Water Policy
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We connect science and economics to inform policies that protect, restore, and conserve vital freshwater resources.
Milwaukee, WI
Joined April 2018
Toledo’s streets are celebrating 3 vibrant murals with the unsung heroes of clean water—native plants! From filtering runoff to preventing algae blooms, these plants, like Jack-in-the-pulpit and lakeside daisy, keep our water pure and #LakeErie safe.
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Of the 27 #sturgeon species in the world, 26 are at risk of extinction. But the #lakesturgeon isn't one of them. A living fossil, it's thriving against the odds in #Wisconsin’s Winnebago System! #SaveTheSturgeon #Conservation #LakeWinnebago
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Federal funding freeze pauses #GreatLakes cleanup & research. #Milwaukee’s restoration efforts, shipwreck sanctuaries & freshwater science #funding face uncertainty as scientists & communities wait for updates.
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Over half of U.S. #wetlands lost federal protection under the 2023 #SCOTUS decision in #SackettvEPA, jeopardizing #cleanwater, flood control, & wildlife habitat. Learn more about what’s at stake & strategies to protect our waters in our new publication.
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Just a day late, but #WorldWetlandsDay deserves the love! N. America once had 60–400 million beavers, but their near-extinction led to massive wetland loss. Today, Wisconsin is experimenting with mock beaver dams to restore #wetlands.
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#Quaggamussels are transforming the #GreatLakes, disrupting ecosystems and water quality, ranking as one of the most intrusive #invasivespecies. The new doc "All Too Clear" dives deep into their impact—catch the premiere online Jan 30! @AllTooClearFilm
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Beyond his novel, he calls for action on the climate crisis & highlights Melissa Scanlan's book on how business can be designed to drive the shift to a fossil-free economy. Read "Prosperity in the Fossil-Free Economy" here:
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Fall semester was full of activities and adventures here at the Center. We’ll be taking a social media break for the next few weeks to recharge. See you next semester!
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🚨**DEADLINE EXTENDED**🚨 Great news, undergrads can still apply for this opportunity! Apply by January 12. Details:
We're Hiring! Gain hands-on experience in water policy comms & apply as our Undergraduate Communications Intern (Spring 2025). Applications will be accepted through Sun, Dec. 15, 2024. Open to all UW students. Go to our website in our bio for more info! #waterpolicy #scicomm
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Happy holidays! To celebrate a year of Water Policy at UWM's School of Freshwater Sciences, we developed a 2024 report of Water Policy Publications highlighting our cutting-edge research. Click the link below to read more. @waterscienceUWM
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#Wetlands are nature’s flood protectors, water filters, and wildlife havens—but half are gone in the U.S. Restoring them could save billions in flood costs & improve the environment. Supporting #conservation in the #FarmBill can help farmers lead the way💧
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Are you a "beaver believer"? Beaver dams not only store $3.3B worth of #stormwater, reducing floods, but also create #trout-friendly habitats in #Milwaukee streams. Time to prioritize nature-based solutions & support reintroducing beaver #wetlands. @WDNR
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Once neglected, the KK River is being restored with 7 miles of natural riverbanks, native plants, & community spaces. Projects like Pulaski Park & the 6th-16th St corridor are bringing wildlife & neighbors back together! 💧 #Milwaukee @mkeriverkeeper
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Lake Superior's lake trout season opened Dec. 1 and runs through Sept. 30, 2025, or until the harvest cap is met. Through sound management, #laketrout populations have been rehabbed for #fishing opps! Quotas differ & remember your fishing license. @WDNR
#Laketrout, nearly wiped out by overfishing and sea lampreys, have officially fully recovered in most of #LakeSuperior. After decades of effort, these keystone fish are back, helping stabilize the foodweb! 🐟 #GreatLakes #Conservation #Fishing
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We're Hiring! Gain hands-on experience in water policy comms & apply as our Undergraduate Communications Intern (Spring 2025). Applications will be accepted through Sun, Dec. 15, 2024. Open to all UW students. Go to our website in our bio for more info! #waterpolicy #scicomm
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#Laketrout, nearly wiped out by overfishing and sea lampreys, have officially fully recovered in most of #LakeSuperior. After decades of effort, these keystone fish are back, helping stabilize the foodweb! 🐟 #GreatLakes #Conservation #Fishing
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At 61, Jim "The Shark" Dreyer isn't slowing down. Once afraid of water, he's now tackling his longest #swim yet from Grand Haven to #Milwaukee. A reminder of another way we use & celebrate the #GreatLakes. Dive into his story on the podcast below.
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NOAA is deploying underwater robots to monitor temps, algae, & #waterquality—even under ice! This data helps fishers adapt, supports #climateresilience, & ensures #safedrinkingwater for #GreatLakes communities. Funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
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Lake Michigan’s water levels have dropped 2 inches below average, the lowest in years, due to warmer temperatures and low rainfall. This could impact shoreline ecosystems, shipping, and infrastructure. #ClimateChange #GreatLakes #LakeMichigan
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