{"id":347,"date":"2022-03-21T13:07:14","date_gmt":"2022-03-21T18:07:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/?post_type=program&#038;p=22270"},"modified":"2026-05-27T18:47:39","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T18:47:39","slug":"master-of-science-in-natural-resources","status":"publish","type":"uwsp_programs","link":"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/programs\/master-of-science-in-natural-resources\/","title":{"rendered":"Master of Science in Natural Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Earn Your Master of Science in Natural Resources and Lead the Future of Conservation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Advance your career with the Master of Science in Natural Resources program at the University of Wisconsin\u2013Stevens Point. Offered through the College of Natural Resources, this is a two-year, in-person, thesis-based graduate program that combines hands-on research, field experience, and professional development to prepare students for leadership roles in natural resource management and environmental stewardship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students can customize their degree within the following disciplines: environment and society, fisheries and water resources, forestry, soil and waste resources, and wildlife ecology and management. With access to field stations, applied research opportunities, and nationally recognized outreach centers, the program provides an immersive graduate experience designed to support individual academic and professional goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Admission follows a faculty-adviser model, meaning prospective students are responsible for contacting faculty members whose research interests align with their own. Admission is granted once a faculty member agrees to serve as the student\u2019s graduate adviser and the application is complete.<\/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=\"hcard17792161918721528\"><div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-individual split5050 hcard-imgleft\"><div class=\"hcard-infocell\"><h3 class=\"hcard-title\">Why choose a Master of Science in Natural Resources<\/h3><div class=\"hcard-content\"><p>Choosing a Master of Science in Natural Resources means building advanced expertise and practical experience to address real-world challenges in conservation, sustainability, and natural resource management. You will develop specialized knowledge and applied research skills that prepare you for meaningful and impactful environmental careers.<\/p>\n<p>The program is flexible, allowing you to tailor your studies to your interests while working closely with faculty mentors who support your academic and professional goals. Through interdisciplinary coursework, hands-on research, and professional engagement, you gain the experience needed to stand out in the field.<\/p>\n<p>A key feature of the program is the faculty-adviser model. You take an active role in connecting with a faculty member whose expertise matches your interests, and admission is confirmed once that faculty member agrees to serve as your graduate adviser, ensuring strong mentorship from the start.<\/p><\/div><div><\/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\/CNR-Forestry-Students-climb-2.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\">Affordability<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Master of Science in Natural Resources program offers a range of financial support options to help make graduate study more accessible and manageable. Students may be eligible for graduate assistantships that provide a stipend and potential tuition benefits in exchange for teaching or research responsibilities. These positions not only help offset the cost of the program but also provide valuable professional experience that supports academic and career development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additional funding opportunities may also be available through scholarships, grants, and federal or state financial aid programs. Together, these resources help reduce the overall cost of earning an advanced degree and allow students to focus more fully on their thesis research and professional growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Apply-To-The-MNR\">Applying to the Master of Science in Natural Resources at UW-Stevens Point<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Applying to the Master of Science in Natural Resources program is a personalized, faculty-centered process designed to ensure strong alignment between your academic interests, research goals, and faculty expertise. Rather than a traditional admissions model, acceptance is based on finding a graduate faculty adviser who agrees to support and guide your studies. This approach helps ensure that each student enters the program with a clear research direction and meaningful mentorship from the beginning of their graduate experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1. Choose your area of interest<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Begin by selecting the discipline that best aligns with your goals, such as Environment and Society, Fisheries and Water Resources, Forestry, Soil and Waste Resources, or Wildlife Ecology.<em> <\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 2. Connect with a Faculty adviser<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reach out directly to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/directory\/profiles\/?position_types%5B%5D=Faculty&amp;department_ids%5B%5D=7&amp;search=&amp;page_size=12\">College of Natural Resources faculty<\/a> whose research interests match yours. Admission requires a faculty member to agree to serve as your graduate adviser.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Submit application materials<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Prepare and send the following required materials:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Resume or CV <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Statement of purpose (professional interests and goals) <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Writing sample (academic paper) <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Two letters of recommendation <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proof of at least a 3.0 GPA in the last two undergraduate years<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4: Complete the Graduate Application<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Submit the official UWSP Graduate School application, including: \n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Application form<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Application fee<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Official transcripts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>International students must apply through International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 5: Review and Admission Decision<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Once a faculty member agrees to serve as your adviser and all materials are received, your application will be reviewed. If accepted, you will receive an official admission notification to the program. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Additional Notes: <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some applicants who do not meet the minimum GPA may still be considered if a prospective adviser submits a waiver request, and it is approved. Graduate assistantship opportunities may also be available to support students financially during their studies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"important-date blockspacetop blockspacebottom\" id=\"\"><div class=\"site-width\"><h2>Important Dates<\/h2><p>To receive top consideration for admission to the MNR program, sign up for an information session or submit your application by the priority deadline for your intended semester.<\/p><div class=\"date-grid col-small-one col-medium-two col-large-two col-xlarge-four col-xxlarge-four\">\n<div class=\"id-caldate\"><div class=\"date-block\"><div><div class=\"lil-calendar\">6\/15<\/div><\/div><div class=\"id-title\">Fall Semester Application Deadline<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"id-caldate\"><div class=\"date-block\"><div><div class=\"lil-calendar\">11\/1<\/div><\/div><div class=\"id-title\">Spring Semester Application Deadline<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Courses-and-Cost\">Courses for the Master of Science in Natural Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Master of Science in Natural Resources program is a thesis-based graduate degree designed to provide students with advanced academic training and independent research experience. Working closely with a graduate committee, students develop a customized plan of study that includes required coursework, research credits, and a culminating thesis. The program also includes a final comprehensive oral examination to demonstrate mastery of both coursework and research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Credit Requirement<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Minimum of 30 graduate credits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>At least 15 credits at the 700-level or above<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Courses selected with your graduate committee based on your research and goals<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Graduate Committee<\/strong> \n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Minimum of 3 graduate faculty members<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>At least 2 members must be from the College of Natural Resources<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Core Coursework<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Graduate seminar required (NRES 795 \u2013 1 credit)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Research methods course requirement:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>NRES 750 or NRES 791 (1 credit)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Limited number of credits from core NRES courses may count toward the 30-credit total<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Thesis Requirement<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Completion of an independent research thesis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Minimum of 6 credits of NRES 799 (Thesis)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thesis completed under faculty adviser and committee supervision<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Final approved thesis submitted electronically to the university library<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Final Examination<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Comprehensive oral exam<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Covers both coursework and thesis research\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Conducted by your graduate committee<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwsp-accordion blockspacetop blockspacebottom\"><div class=\"accordion\" id=\"\"><div class=\"card-intro\" style=\"text-align:left\"><h2 class=\"h2\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2><p>Applying to and completing a graduate degree can raise many important questions about admissions, requirements, funding, and program expectations. Below you will find answers to common inquiries about the Master of Science in Natural Resources to help you better understand the application process, academic structure, and student experience.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"panelcontainer nofirst\">\n<details class=\"wp-block-create-block-uwsp-accordion-section\"><summary class=\"accordion-heading\">Can I apply if my undergraduate degree is not in natural resources?<\/summary><div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<p>Yes. Students from related or unrelated fields may apply, but additional coursework may be required depending on your academic background.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-create-block-uwsp-accordion-section\"><summary class=\"accordion-heading\">Is the program course-based or thesis-based?<\/summary><div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<p>The program is a thesis-based Master of Science degree, requiring independent research and a final oral examination in addition to coursework.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-create-block-uwsp-accordion-section\"><summary class=\"accordion-heading\">How long does the program take to complete?<\/summary><div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<p>The program is designed to be completed in approximately two years of full-time, in-person study.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-create-block-uwsp-accordion-section\"><summary class=\"accordion-heading\">What are the application deadlines?<\/summary><div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<p>The application deadlines for the Master of Science in Natural Resources program are June 15 for fall admission and November 1 for spring admission.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-create-block-uwsp-accordion-section\"><summary class=\"accordion-heading\">What financial support is available?<\/summary><div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<p>Students may be eligible for graduate assistantships, scholarships, and federal or state financial aid, which may help offset tuition costs and provide a stipend.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-create-block-uwsp-accordion-section\"><summary class=\"accordion-heading\">Are assistantship guaranteed?<\/summary><div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<p>No. Assistantships are competitive and are typically awarded by individual faculty members based on funding availability and student qualifications.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-create-block-uwsp-accordion-section\"><summary class=\"accordion-heading\">What are the minimum GPA requirements?<\/summary><div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<p>A minimum GPA of 3.0 in the last two years of undergraduate study is generally required, though waivers may be considered in some cases with faculty support.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-create-block-uwsp-accordion-section\"><summary class=\"accordion-heading\">Who can I contact for more information? <\/summary><div class=\"accordion-content\">\n<p>For more information about the Master of Science in Natural Resources program, you can contact the program office by email at cnrms@uwsp.edu or by phone at 715-346-4617.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Meet Our Instructors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our faculty members teach in one of the nation\u2019s top undergraduate natural resources colleges, which means your instructors are leading professionals in their fields of study and will provide quality and relatable courses with the current curriculum for your MS program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/directory\/profiles\/?department_ids%5B%5D=7&amp;search=&amp;page_size=12\">View all our faculty and staff here.<\/a><\/p>\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: 33%;\">\n<div id=\"uwsp-directory-profile-646\"\n     data-profile=\"646\"\n     data-profile-name=\"Benjamin Sedinger\"\n     class=\"uwsp-profile-card \"\n     >\n  <div class=\"card-header\">\n          <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"175\" height=\"175\"\n           src=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2026\/04\/CNR-Wildlife-Sedinger-Ben.jpg\"\n           class=\"card-img\" alt=\"Profile Photo: Benjamin Sedinger\">\n      <\/div>\n  <div class=\"card-body\">\n    <h2>Benjamin Sedinger<\/h2>\n\n        <ul class=\"card-titles\">\n              <li class=\"card-title\">Kennedy-Grohne Chair in Waterfowl and Wetlands Conservation <\/li>\n              <li class=\"card-title\">Associate Professor of Wildlife<\/li>\n                <\/ul>\n    \n    <div class=\"card-contact\">\n              <div>342 Trainer Natural Resources<\/div>\n                    <div><a href=\"tel:715-346-2529\"\n                aria-label=\"Call Benjamin Sedinger\">715-346-2529<\/a><\/div>\n                    <div><a href=\"mailto:ben.sedinger@uwsp.edu\"\n                aria-label=\"Email Benjamin Sedinger\">ben.sedinger@uwsp.edu<\/a><\/div>\n          <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"card-footer\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/directory\/profile\/benjamin-sedinger\/\" role=\"button\"\n       title=\"View Benjamin Sedinger\">View profile <i class=\"far fa-arrow-alt-circle-right ms-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n    <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"uwsp-directory-profile-691\"\n     data-profile=\"691\"\n     data-profile-name=\"Bryant Scharenbroch\"\n     class=\"uwsp-profile-card \"\n     >\n  <div class=\"card-header\">\n          <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"175\" height=\"175\"\n           src=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2026\/04\/Scharenbroch-Bryant-1.jpg\"\n           class=\"card-img\" alt=\"Profile Photo: Bryant Scharenbroch\">\n      <\/div>\n  <div class=\"card-body\">\n    <h2>Bryant Scharenbroch<\/h2>\n\n        <ul class=\"card-titles\">\n              <li class=\"card-title\">Associate Professor <\/li>\n                <\/ul>\n    \n    <div class=\"card-contact\">\n              <div>278 Trainer Natural Resources<\/div>\n                    <div><a href=\"tel:715-346-3704\"\n                aria-label=\"Call Bryant Scharenbroch\">715-346-3704<\/a><\/div>\n                    <div><a href=\"mailto:bryant.scharenbroch@uwsp.edu\"\n                aria-label=\"Email Bryant Scharenbroch\">bryant.scharenbroch@uwsp.edu<\/a><\/div>\n          <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"card-footer\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/directory\/profile\/bryant-scharenbroch\/\" role=\"button\"\n       title=\"View Bryant Scharenbroch\">View profile <i class=\"far fa-arrow-alt-circle-right ms-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n    <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"uwsp-directory-profile-777\"\n     data-profile=\"777\"\n     data-profile-name=\"Cady Sartini\"\n     class=\"uwsp-profile-card \"\n     >\n  <div class=\"card-header\">\n          <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"175\" height=\"175\"\n           src=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2026\/04\/Sartini-Etheredge-Cady.jpg\"\n           class=\"card-img\" alt=\"Profile Photo: Cady Sartini\">\n      <\/div>\n  <div class=\"card-body\">\n    <h2>Cady Sartini<\/h2>\n\n        <ul class=\"card-titles\">\n              <li class=\"card-title\">Associate Professor and Coordinator of the Wildlife Disci&#8230;<\/li>\n              <li class=\"card-title\">Principal Investigator for the Stephens Family Foundation&#8230;<\/li>\n                <\/ul>\n    \n    <div class=\"card-contact\">\n              <div>186 Trainer Natural Resources<\/div>\n                    <div><a href=\"tel:715-346-4546\"\n                aria-label=\"Call Cady Sartini\">715-346-4546<\/a><\/div>\n                    <div><a href=\"mailto:cady.sartini@uwsp.edu\"\n                aria-label=\"Email Cady Sartini\">cady.sartini@uwsp.edu<\/a><\/div>\n          <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"card-footer\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/directory\/profile\/cady-sartini\/\" role=\"button\"\n       title=\"View Cady Sartini\">View profile <i class=\"far fa-arrow-alt-circle-right ms-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n    <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"uwsp-directory-profile-636\"\n     data-profile=\"636\"\n     data-profile-name=\"Daniel Isermann\"\n     class=\"uwsp-profile-card \"\n     >\n  <div class=\"card-header\">\n          <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"175\" height=\"175\"\n           src=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2026\/04\/CNR-WCFRU-Isermann-Dan.jpg\"\n           class=\"card-img\" alt=\"Profile Photo: Daniel Isermann\">\n      <\/div>\n  <div class=\"card-body\">\n    <h2>Daniel Isermann<\/h2>\n\n        <ul class=\"card-titles\">\n              <li class=\"card-title\">Unit Leader &#8211; Wisconsin Cooperative Fishery Research Unit<\/li>\n                <\/ul>\n    \n    <div class=\"card-contact\">\n              <div>163B Trainer Natural Resources<\/div>\n                    <div><a href=\"tel:715-346-3221\"\n                aria-label=\"Call Daniel Isermann\">715-346-3221<\/a><\/div>\n                    <div><a href=\"mailto:dan.isermann@uwsp.edu\"\n                aria-label=\"Email Daniel Isermann\">dan.isermann@uwsp.edu<\/a><\/div>\n          <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"card-footer\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/directory\/profile\/daniel-isermann\/\" role=\"button\"\n       title=\"View Daniel Isermann\">View profile <i class=\"far fa-arrow-alt-circle-right ms-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n    <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"uwsp-directory-profile-656\"\n     data-profile=\"656\"\n     data-profile-name=\"Kendra Liddicoat\"\n     class=\"uwsp-profile-card \"\n     >\n  <div class=\"card-header\">\n          <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"175\" height=\"175\"\n           src=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2026\/04\/Liddicoat-Kendra.jpg\"\n           class=\"card-img\" alt=\"Profile Photo: Kendra Liddicoat\">\n      <\/div>\n  <div class=\"card-body\">\n    <h2>Kendra Liddicoat<\/h2>\n\n        <ul class=\"card-titles\">\n              <li class=\"card-title\">Associate Professor and Coordinator of Discipline <\/li>\n              <li class=\"card-title\">Global Affiliate Scholar &#8211; Ed.D. in Educational Sustainab&#8230;<\/li>\n                <\/ul>\n    \n    <div class=\"card-contact\">\n              <div>235 Trainer Natural Resources<\/div>\n                    <div><a href=\"tel:715-346-2028\"\n                aria-label=\"Call Kendra Liddicoat\">715-346-2028<\/a><\/div>\n                    <div><a href=\"mailto:kendra.liddicoat@uwsp.edu\"\n                aria-label=\"Email Kendra Liddicoat\">kendra.liddicoat@uwsp.edu<\/a><\/div>\n          <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"card-footer\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/directory\/profile\/kendra-liddicoat\/\" role=\"button\"\n       title=\"View Kendra Liddicoat\">View profile <i class=\"far fa-arrow-alt-circle-right ms-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n    <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"uwsp-directory-profile-178\"\n     data-profile=\"178\"\n     data-profile-name=\"Kevin Masarik\"\n     class=\"uwsp-profile-card \"\n     >\n  <div class=\"card-header\">\n          <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"175\" height=\"175\"\n           src=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2026\/04\/CNR-CWSE-Masarik-Kevin.jpg\"\n           class=\"card-img\" alt=\"Profile Photo: Kevin Masarik\">\n      <\/div>\n  <div class=\"card-body\">\n    <h2>Kevin Masarik<\/h2>\n\n        <ul class=\"card-titles\">\n              <li class=\"card-title\">Director of the Center for Watershed Science and Education <\/li>\n              <li class=\"card-title\">Extension Water Specialist<\/li>\n                <\/ul>\n    \n    <div class=\"card-contact\">\n              <div>224E Trainer Natural Resources<\/div>\n                    <div><a href=\"tel:715-346-4276\"\n                aria-label=\"Call Kevin Masarik\">715-346-4276<\/a><\/div>\n      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