Project Overview
"Sustainable Management of Water Resources: Southeastern Wisconsin and Beyond" is a joint project of the Great Lakes WATER Institute (GLWI), the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM), and the Brico Fund. The project focuses on three main areas: 1) public education, 2) groundwater, and 3) water policy.
Project Goals:
- To provide science-based information about the waters of Southeastern Wisconsin to the general public and policymakers through the Our Waters series and other avenues.
- To advance scientific understanding of regional groundwater resources and help communities and the region develop long-term, science-based water management plans.
- To develop management approaches for regional water resources that more effectively integrate science in water policy decisions.
Project Partners
The UW-Milwaukee Great Lakes Water Institute (GLWI)
is leading the public education portion of this project. GLWI is the largest academic research facility on the Great Lakes. The mission of GLWI is to further understanding of freshwater resources through multidisciplinary research, education, and outreach.
Contacts:
Val Klump Jennifer Yauck
Director and Senior Scientist Communications Specialist
(414) 382-1700 (414) 430-1798
The UW-Milwaukee Department of Geosciences is conducting this project's groundwater research. Researchers within the department are heavily
involved in a wide range of water supply and water quality projects.
Contacts:
Timothy Grundl Douglas Cherkauer
Chair and Professor Professor
(414) 229-4765 (414) 229-4563
The UW-Milwaukee Department of Urban Planning is providing policy expertise for this project. The department strives to revive urban areas, design future communities, and promote sustainable development.
Contact:
Nancy Frank
Chair and Associate Professor
(414) 229-5372
The Brico Fund is providing support for this project. The mission of the Brico Fund is to effect systemic change—to change attitudes, policies and societal patterns. The Brico Fund awards grants to programs that support the environment, women and girls, and a just and equitable society.
Contacts:
Anne Summers Peter McAvoy
(414) 272-2747 (414) 672-1315 x154
Project Press Releases
It is critical to bring a common sense, scientific approach to regional water management. Faculty at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and the Great Lakes WATER Institute, with support from the Brico Fund, are announcing a research program to help regional communities better manage water supplies, protect our resources and enhance our region's quality of life.
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