How It Relates
Established as a Conservation Department in 1946, the natural resources program at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is the oldest and one of the largest of its kind in North America. Within the CNR, students can major in wildlife, water/fisheries, soils, forestry, and resource management and specialize in the options listed above. Minors are also offered in conservation biology, environmental law enforcement, environmental education and interpretation, soils, forestry, wildlife, water, and resource management. Each major and minor involves integration with the other majors and minors so that a student receives a broad integrated background. All students must take introductory course in all majors. During the summer between the sophomore and junior years, all students must participate in the summer field program at Treehaven, located near Rhinelander Wisconsin, which provides practical integrated training in field techniques related to each CNR discipline. Generally students participate in the intern program between their junior and senior years.