Anyone who can solve the problems of water will be worthy of two Nobel prizes-one for peace and one for science.
– John F. Kennedy 
 
 
The Fisheries and Water Resources discipline in the College of Natural Resources concentrates
on the study of biological, physical and chemical characteristics of rivers, streams, lakes, groundwater and the interaction of water with land.

 

Majors and minors available:

You can find a sample planning sheet, for each major, by clicking here. The planning sheets outline suggested coursework by semester for each of the majors.  You can also learn more by visiting the UWSP course catalog.
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Discipline Coordinator: Stan Szczytko
Address: College of Natural Resources
University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WI 54481
Telephone: (715) 346-4181
Fax: (715) 346-3624
 
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Licensing and Certification
 
Through appropriate selection of courses you can meet the academic requirements for certification as a Certified Fisheries Professional, Professional Hydrologist and federal guidelines for a Hydrologist. A certificate in wetland science is offered to CNR majors who have completed a course of study that concentrates on the identification and management of wetlands.
 
 

 Fisheries Major

 

The Fisheries major includes the survey and management of fish and other aquatic organisms in freshwater lakes and streams. A Master’s degree will greatly increase employment potential and job responsibilities in fisheries.
 

 Water Resources Major

 

The Water Resources major allows you to develop a program emphasizing the physical, chemical or biological aspects of water resources management.

A minor is also available in water resources.

 
 

 Watershed Management Major

 

The Watershed Management major emphasizes the role that land plays in controlling water quantity and quality.