CNR Events and News

We are excited to launch a new quarterly alumni spotlight series showcasing the awards, achievements, and recognitions of UW-Stevens Point College of Natural Resources alumni. Whether you have received a professional honor, reached a new milestone, or made headlines in your field, share your update and help us highlight the impact of CNR alumni across the world of natural resources. Email us at cnr@uwsp.edu

A hidden gem in the Village of Plover will benefit from the work of UWSP students in the College of Letters and Science and College of Natural Resources. Their collaborative projects and research will make history come alive at Heritage Park to attract and connect more visitors.

Our Wisconsin Forestry Center hosted a Forestry Skills Camp at the Central Wisconsin Environmental Station, where high school students explored forestry careers, gained hands-on field skills, and earned college credit, all while learning from industry professionals in a real-world setting.

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point College of Natural Resources is proud to support a first-of-its-kind initiative made possible through an $8 million Workforce Innovation Grant awarded by the state of Wisconsin to our Wisconsin Forestry Center. As part of this transformative effort, a commercial-scale training sawmill—the only facility of its kind in the United States—has been established at Northcentral Technical College. This sawmill will serve as a critical resource in addressing workforce shortages by providing hands-on training for in-demand careers in the lumber and forest products industry. Photo credit: Ross Vetterkind, NTC

The University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point was honored to host the 2025 National Collegiate Soil Judging Contest, welcoming top student teams from across the country to demonstrate their expertise in soil science. We were proud to support this prestigious event that fosters academic excellence, hands-on learning, and collaboration among the next generation of environmental and agricultural professionals.

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point College of Natural Resources has announced this year’s award recipients. These honors recognize individuals and organizations for their outstanding contributions to natural resources education, conservation, and industry innovation. See who is making a difference.

Five University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point students created art inspired by water and water professionals as part of the 2025 Flow Project Art Exhibit. Making its debut at the Wisconsin Lakes and Rivers Convention, held in Stevens Point March 26-28, the exhibit pairs Universities of Wisconsin students with water professionals across the state to create paintings, sculptures, dances, drawings and other artistic works that celebrate lakes and rivers. Pieces from the exhibit will also be featured at UW-Stevens Point in the display windows outside the Dreyfus University Center Laird Room in April and May.

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point graduate student Ryan Bohen is shedding light on a little-known native fish species in Wisconsin, spearheading research that could inform how fisheries are managed across the state. Bohen, a student in UW-Stevens Point’s College of Natural Resources, is studying the population dynamics of bigmouth and smallmouth buffalo. These two native fish species often go unnoticed in traditional fisheries management. Despite their longevity—some live up to 70 years—and their ecological importance, they have rarely been the focus of scientific inquiry.

In Wisconsin’s serene wetlands, wildlife conservation is soaring to new heights. Amanda Griswold, a graduate student in the College of Natural Resources at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, is using drones equipped with thermal cameras to transform how biologists monitor waterfowl populations and protect critical habitats.

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point’s LEAF – Wisconsin’s K-12 Forestry Education Program and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) – Division of Forestry’s Reforestation Program have been collaborating to get Wisconsin’s School Forests more involved in tree seed collection. Stay informed about the latest updates, achievements, and events at the College of Natural Resources. From groundbreaking research to student success stories, explore how we are shaping the future of conservation.