{"id":306,"date":"2022-03-21T12:44:48","date_gmt":"2022-03-21T17:44:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/?post_type=program&#038;p=22153"},"modified":"2026-05-27T16:14:09","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T16:14:09","slug":"fisheries-and-aquatic-sciences","status":"publish","type":"uwsp_programs","link":"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/programs\/fisheries-and-aquatic-sciences\/","title":{"rendered":"Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">MANAGE FRESHWATER FISH POPULATIONS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Build the skills to understand and manage freshwater fish populations by gaining knowledge of the relationships between aquatic ecosystems&#8217; physical, chemical, and biological components with a degree in fisheries and aquatic sciences. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwsp-horizontal-cards gold-hex blockspacetop blockspacebottom\"><div class=\"site-width\"><section class=\"hcard-container\" aria-label=\"Horizontal Card\"><div class=\"uwsp-horizontal-card-container\" aria-live=\"off\">\n<div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-block\" id=\"hcard1779207218751011\"><div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-individual split6633 hcard-imgleft\"><div class=\"hcard-infocell\"><h3 class=\"hcard-title\">Why study Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences at UW-Stevens Point? <\/h3><div class=\"hcard-content\"><p>As a Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences student you will study and learn to manage fish, other aquatic wildlife, and the habitats and people who influence them.<\/p><\/div><div>\n<a class=\"uwspbtn uwsp-btn-solid-purple\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/05\/Grad-Plan-Fisheries-and-Aquatic-Sciences-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Sample Graduation Plan <i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"uwspbtn uwsp-btn-solid-purple\" href=\" https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/college-of-natural-resources\/scholarships\/ \" target=\"_blank\">Scholarships and Aid <i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"uwspbtn uwsp-btn-link-purple\" href=\"https:\/\/linktr.ee\/uwspcaitlinalba\" target=\"_blank\">Learn More: Talk to an Expert <i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"hcard-mediacell\"><div class=\"iframe-container\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5vMVbZsucms\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-block\" id=\"hcard17792073510216099\"><div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-individual split6633 hcard-imgleft\"><div class=\"hcard-infocell\"><h3 class=\"hcard-title\">Alumni Map <\/h3><h4 class=\"hcard-subtitle\">Where are they now?<\/h4><div class=\"hcard-content\"><p>UW-Stevens Point College of Natural Resources alumni live and work worldwide! Check out our map if you are interested in exploring job or networking opportunities close to home.<\/p>\n<p>If you would like to add your information to our interactive alumni map, please fill out the form below.<\/p><\/div><div>\n<a class=\"uwspbtn uwsp-btn-solid-purple\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/college-of-natural-resources\/alumni\/\" target=\"_blank\">Alumni Map <i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"uwspbtn uwsp-btn-solid-purple\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/r\/nErfqcHi2E\" target=\"_blank\">Share Your Update <i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"hcard-mediacell\"><div class=\"hcard-images hcard-oneimg\"><div class=\"hcard-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/05\/alumni-map.jpg)\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"hslider-buttoncontainer\"><button class=\"hsliderBack horizontal-sliderbutton\" aria-label=\"previous slide\">\u276e<\/button><div class=\"single-card-nav\"><\/div><button class=\"hsliderForward horizontal-sliderbutton\" aria-label=\"next slide\">\u276f<\/button><\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WHAT TO EXPECT<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Fisheries and aquatic science graduates work for state, tribal, and federal resource management agencies, non-profit organizations, and consulting firms. Where they are involved with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>manipulating fishery resources through regulating human use<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>managing aquatic habitat<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>raising and stocking fish<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>conducting research and fish population estimates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Graduates of our program are well-trained to enter the workforce or pursue an advanced degree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> Look for the blue dots on our <a href=\"https:\/\/www3.uwsp.edu\/cnr\/Pages\/alumniForm.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">alumni map<\/a> to see where our fisheries and water resource graduates are today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">GET INVOLVED ON CAMPUS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Discover your passions, build your resume, and make friends along the way! Join a student organization, work within one of our centers, or participate in research at our three field stations. There are plenty of opportunities for you to get involved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Join the student chapters of the <a href=\"https:\/\/spin.uwsp.edu\/organization\/FS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fisheries Society<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/spin.uwsp.edu\/organization\/AWRA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">American Water Resources Association<\/a>, or any of our other 200+ student organizations housed within Campus Activities and Student Engagement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Our Center for Watershed Science and Education, Fisheries Analysis Center, Aquatic Biomonitoring Laboratory, and Wisconsin Cooperative Fishery Research Unit provide opportunities for you to work side-by-side with faculty and staff, conducting scientific research and performing laboratory analysis.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Present your research findings at professional meetings, conferences, and our annual <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/college-of-natural-resources\/jim-and-katie-krause-cnr-student-research-symposium\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jim and Katie Krause CNR Student Research Symposium<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Read the CNR Reporter, a weekly newsletter, for information on upcoming presentations, student organization meeting times, and other important happenings on and around campus.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">GAIN EXPERIENCE OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our required summer field experience prepares you for your career with additional hands-on experiences in all areas of natural resource management. Choose between our six-week, hands-on summer field experience held at our Treehaven field station or on-campus or our European Environmental Seminar to learn how European natural resource management compares to the United States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Summer internships and jobs are another great way to build your resume. We make them easy to find through our partnership with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/ACAC\/Pages\/jobs-internships.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Handshake<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Meet Your Faculty and Staff<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The faculty members within the fisheries and water resources discipline bring a wide array of knowledge and experience to our indoor and outdoor classrooms at UW-Stevens Point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"uwspbtn uwsp-btn-link-purple\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/directory\/profiles\/?department_ids%5B%5D=7&amp;search=&amp;page_size=12\" target=\"_blank\">View All Faculty and Staff <i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:22px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uwsp-directory-profile-list wp-block-uwsp-directory-profile-4 align-center\"\n     style=\"--profile-container-width-desktop: 100%; --profile-item-width: 25%;\">\n<div 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aria-label=\"Call Kyle Herrman\">715-346-4832<\/a><\/div>\n                    <div><a href=\"mailto:kyle.herrman@uwsp.edu\"\n                aria-label=\"Email Kyle Herrman\">kyle.herrman@uwsp.edu<\/a><\/div>\n          <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"card-footer\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/directory\/profile\/kyle-herrman\/\" role=\"button\"\n       title=\"View Kyle Herrman\">View profile <i class=\"far fa-arrow-alt-circle-right ms-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n    <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fisheries and Water Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are passionate about keeping fish, aquatic habitats, and water resources healthy, the Fisheries and Water Resources majors are perfect for you. Study and manage fish, aquatic wildlife, streams, lakes, groundwater, watersheds, and water quality for ecosystems and human use. Choose from fisheries and aquatic sciences, hydrology, or water resources, each offering specialized training and customizable programs. Learn from expert faculty in fields like fisheries, hydrology, geology, and water chemistry.  <\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\" --carousel-height: 400px; --carousel-visible-cards: 3;\" class=\"program-carousel-container wp-block-uwsp-programs-program-carousel\" data-visible-cards=\"3\" data-interval=\"8000\">\n\t<div class=\"program-carousel-viewport\">\n\t\t<div class=\"program-carousel-track\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"program-carousel-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"program-card program-card-graphical\" data-program-id=\"306\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/programs\/fisheries-and-aquatic-sciences\/\">\n\t\t<div class=\"program-card-background\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2022\/03\/CNR-Fisheries-and-Water-Resources-768x510.jpg);\"><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"program-card-overlay\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"program-card-title\">Fisheries and Aquatic 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