Empowering Communities and Individuals to Manage Their Water Resources

The Center for Watershed​ Science and Education ​​is a joint venture of the College of Natural Resources at the University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point and the University of Wisconsin – Madison Division of Extension.

The Center works across the state of Wisconsin and beyond:

  • Supporting watershed stewardship
  • Assisting citizens with lake, river, and drinking water quality problems
  • Promoting strategies for water resource protection
  • Providing water quality assessments and support
  • Preparing students for careers as water resource professionals

 

 
 
 

Areas of Focus

Water and Environmental Analysis Lab

Certified water testing for private wells, groundwater, lakes, rivers, and more. The Water and Environmental Analysis Lab has been providing high quality water analytical services to Wisconsin residents and communities since 1972.

Learn more about our analytical services

Research and Data

Learn about historical and ongoing research, interactive data portals, and other products available through the Center.

WI Well Water Viewer Reports and Publications

Public Outreach & Education

Assisting individuals and communities in understanding and management of their water resources

Water WELLness: Well testing and education Well Water Trend Monitoring Groundwater Model Teacher Workshops

Student Experiences

Opportunities exist for graduate and undergraduate students to work side-by-side with faculty and staff conducting scientific research and performing laboratory analysis.

Learn about our student opportunities

News and Events

569 N Cedar St, Adams, WI 53910

Adams County Water WELLness

Thursday, July 30th @ 6:00 PM

Learn about the well water quality in Adams County at this free educational opportunity open to the public.

The program will last about an hour and cover the following topics:

  • Groundwater Basics: Where does your well water come from
  • Well construction and how it influences water quality
  • Understanding your individual test results
  • General groundwater quality in Adams County
  • Ways to improve your well water quality

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