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  The July H2O column: In the world of copepods—small, shrimp-like aquatic organisms—Rudi Strickler is a bit like the paparazzi. For more than 40 years, the GLWI researcher has filmed the animals as they eat, interact, and chase mates. Most recently, his work helped unlock the secret behind one copepod's mating "tango." An archive of all H2O columns from the Bay View Compass is available here.
 In Search of the Lake Trout, a video produced by National Public Radio's Science Friday, follows GLWI scientist John Janssen and his research team as they search for baby trout at Lake Michigan's mid-lake reef.
 National Public Radio's Science Friday broadcast a live show about the Great Lakes from Milwaukee on May 16. GLWI scientists Val Klump and Rebecca Klaper were two of the show's guests.
 Inland Seas, a newly released film by GLWI scientist Rebecca Klaper, delves into the science behind the Great Lakes Compact. The film plays at Discovery World in Milwaukee this May.
 GLWI researchers arrived in April at Growing Power, an urban farm on Milwaukee's north side, with a special delivery: 10,000 young yellow perch.
 Governor Jim Doyle visited the WATER Institute Feb. 22 to tour the facility and to call upon state legislators to pass the Great Lakes Compact.
 Lake Sturgeon Bowl's top prize went to Marshfield High School this year. The annual academic tournament, held Feb. 23, tested the marine and freshwater knowledge of Wisconsin students.
 The Weather Channel's Forecast Earth aired "The Great Lakes Water Battle" on Jan. 12. Portions of the program were filmed aboard GLWI's research vessel, Neeskay.
 Our Waters is an educational series about regional water issues, published by GLWI and UWM with support from the Brico Fund. Fact sheets in the series include:
Regional Water Supplies
Diversions of Great Lakes Waters
Beach Water Quality
Learn more about Our Waters here.
 A Water Summit was held in July at Discovery World at Pier Wisconsin to discuss ideas for making the Milwaukee region a world leader in water-related research and industry. GLWI director Val Klump was an invited panelist at the event, which included representatives from academia, industry, and the community.
 Senator Herb Kohl toured the Great Lakes WATER Institute and was recognized for his advocacy and support of regional aquaculture. Kohl helped secure funding to establish the USDA/ARS Aquaculture Cooperative at GLWI and has supported its continued funding. It is the only program of its kind in the Great Lakes region. Click here for more information.
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