Conservation, Innovation, Leadership
The College of Natural Resources at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is built on the core values of conservation, innovation, and leadership. We prepare students to lead in fields that shape the future of sustainability, environmental conservation, and resource management. Our diverse programs integrate scientific research, hands-on experience, and a strong commitment to preserving and managing the natural world.
At UW-Stevens Point, we offer specialized programs in wildlife ecology, fisheries and water resources, forestry, soil and waste resources, and environment and society. Our Paper Science and Chemical Engineering program also provides unique opportunities to innovate in the production of sustainable materials, focusing on renewable resources and environmentally responsible manufacturing.
Through expert faculty guidance, cutting-edge research, and immersive fieldwork, our students gain the knowledge and skills needed to address some of the world’s most critical environmental challenges. Whether you’re passionate about wildlife conservation, water management, sustainable forestry, or paper science innovation, the College of Natural Resources equips you to make a lasting impact and be part of the solution for a sustainable future.
Where to Find the CNR
Location:
The Trainer Natural Resources Building is located at 800 Reserve Street on the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point campus in Stevens Point, WI.
Campus Map:
You can find the Trainer Natural Resources Building marked as Building 12 on the UW-Stevens Point Campus Map.
Meet the CNR Dean
Brian joined UW-Stevens Point in 2002 as assistant unit leader of the Wisconsin Cooperative Fishery Research Unit, a partnership among the U.S. Geological Survey, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, and UW-Stevens Point. While with the fishery research unit, he established the college’s Molecular Conservation Genetics Laboratory, which focused on applied genetic research in fisheries, wildlife, and other resources. The laboratory continues to partner with state, regional, and national agencies in Great Lakes and freshwater fisheries management efforts. In 2014, he became the CNR Associate Dean for Outreach and Extension, overseeing all outreach and extension activities within the College. He assumed the role of Dean in July of 2020. He lives with his wife and two sons in Plover, Wisconsin.
Meet the CNR Dean’s Team
The Dean’s Team for the College of Natural Resources provides administrative leadership and support for the college’s operations, programs, and strategic priorities. Working collaboratively across departments and campus partners, the team supports the college’s ongoing success and daily operations. The Dean’s Office is located in Room 100 of the Trainer Natural Resources Building.
Brenda Lackey
- Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
- College of Natural Resources
Brian Stezenski-Williams
- Development Director
- College of Natural Resources
Caitlin Alba
- College of Natural Resources Recruitment Specialist
Cathy Scheder
- CNR Associate Dean of Outreach, Extension, and Extramural…
- Associate Lecturer – Ed.D. in Educational Sustainability
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Deb Peters
- Admin Specialist for the Dean and Personnel
Kyle Herrman
- Professor and Coordinator for Fisheries and Water Resourc…
Sharon Reichert
- Administrative Office Specialist
Stacey Allen-Bannach
- Communications Specialist