{"id":1607,"date":"2026-05-27T17:56:36","date_gmt":"2026-05-27T17:56:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test-uwsp-multi.pantheonsite.io\/college-of-natural-resources\/?page_id=1607"},"modified":"2026-05-27T19:31:21","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T19:31:21","slug":"fisheries-and-water-resources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/college-of-natural-resources\/fisheries-and-water-resources\/","title":{"rendered":"Fisheries and Water Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Build a Career with a degree in Fisheries and Water Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Discover how a major in Fisheries and Water Resources at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point can turn your love for the outdoors, science, and technology into a rewarding career. If you\u2019re passionate about keeping fish, aquatic habitats, and water resources healthy, our 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. Join UW-Stevens Point and make a significant impact on Fisheries and Water Resources.<\/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=\"hcard17799047162906914\"><div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-individual split5050 hcard-imgleft\"><div class=\"hcard-infocell\"><h3 class=\"hcard-title\">Why Choose Fisheries and Water Resources at UW-Stevens Point? <\/h3><div class=\"hcard-content\"><p>If you care about protecting fish, aquatic habitats, and water quality, a major in Fisheries and Water Resources at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is the perfect choice. This program combines your love for nature, science, and technology to help you build a meaningful career.<br><br>At UW-Stevens Point, you\u2019ll study fish, wildlife, lakes, rivers, streams, groundwater, and water quality. You can specialize in Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, Hydrology, or Water Resources. Our expert faculty will teach you how to manage and protect water ecosystems for environmental and human needs.<br><br>By choosing this major, you\u2019ll gain the knowledge and experience to make a real impact on preserving water resources and supporting healthy aquatic life. Start your journey at UW-Stevens Point and help shape the future of water sustainability!<\/p><\/div><div><\/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<\/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<div class=\"uwsp-featured-links flink-white blockspacetop blockspacebottom\" id=\"\"><div class=\"site-width\"><div class=\"uwsp-featuredlinks-body split6633 linksright \"><div class=\"uwsp-featuredlinks-info links-content-alignleft\"><h3>Undergraduate and Graduate Programs<\/h3><p>Our fisheries and water resources program offers degrees tailored to your career goals.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"uwsp-featuredlinks-links\"><div class=\"fl-buttoncontainer fl-button-tidy col-small-one col-medium-three col-large-three col-xlarge-three col-xxlarge-three\">\n<div class=\"featbutton ft-button-bg4\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/programs\/fisheries-and-aquatic-sciences\/\" target=\"_blank\">Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"featbutton ft-button-bg2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/programs\/hydrology\/\" target=\"_blank\">Hydrology<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"featbutton ft-button-bg3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/programs\/water-resources\/\" target=\"_blank\">Water Resources<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"featbutton ft-button-bg3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/programs\/environmental-science-and-management\/\" target=\"_blank\">Environmental Science and Management<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"featbutton ft-button-bg4\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/programs\/master-of-natural-resources-degree\/\" target=\"_blank\">Master of Natural Resources in Conservation and Leadership (online)<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"featbutton ft-button-bg1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/programs\/master-of-science-in-natural-resources\/\" target=\"_blank\">Master of Science in Natural Resources<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"cardblock-frame blockspacetop blockspacebottom\" id=\"\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/college-of-natural-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/05\/tnr_mural.jpg);background-position:center center\"><div class=\"card-coloroverlay\" style=\"background-image:linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(255, 255, 255,0.7), rgba(81,38,152,0.7))\"><div class=\"site-width\"><div style=\"text-align:center\" class=\"card-intro introbg-purple card-intro-100\"><h2 class=\"h2\">Empower Your Success<\/h2><div class=\"cb-intro-paragraph\">Discover endless opportunities with our Student Resources! The CNR Student Success Center offers academic advising and career support to help you excel. Explore scholarships to ease financial stress and join student organizations to build skills, network, and create lasting connections. Empower your success today!<\/div><\/div><div class=\"card-container img1x1 cardshadow col-small-one col-medium-three col-large-three col-xlarge-three col-xxlarge-three\">\n<div class=\"uwsp-trad-card\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/college-of-natural-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/01\/CNR-2025-CNR-SSC-Staff-Team.jpg)\"><div class=\"card-image-holder\"><div class=\"card-image\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"The staff of the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point College of Natural Resources Student Success Center.\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/college-of-natural-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/01\/CNR-2025-CNR-SSC-Staff-Team.jpg)\"><\/div><\/div><h5 class=\"uwsp-trad-card-microtitle\"><\/h5><h3 class=\"uwsp-trad-card-title\">Student Success Center<\/h3><h4 class=\"uwsp-trad-card-subtitle\"><\/h4><div class=\"uwsp-trad-card-text\"><p>The CNR Student Success Center is here to support you throughout your academic journey. From navigating coursework to planning your career, they provide the resources and guidance you need to succeed.&nbsp;<\/p><\/div><div class=\"uwsp-trad-card-button-container\">\n<a class=\"uwspbtn uwsp-btn-solid-purple\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/college-of-natural-resources\/student-success-center\/\" target=\"_self\">Visit <i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwsp-trad-card\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/college-of-natural-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/05\/CNR-Homecoming-Scholarship-Recipient.jpg)\"><div class=\"card-image-holder\"><div class=\"card-image\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/college-of-natural-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/05\/CNR-Homecoming-Scholarship-Recipient.jpg)\"><\/div><\/div><h5 class=\"uwsp-trad-card-microtitle\"><\/h5><h3 class=\"uwsp-trad-card-title\">Scholarships<\/h3><h4 class=\"uwsp-trad-card-subtitle\"><\/h4><div class=\"uwsp-trad-card-text\"><p>Over $350,000 in CNR scholarships is awarded annually, with even more available university-wide. A single, simple application makes it easy to apply.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"uwsp-trad-card-button-container\">\n<a class=\"uwspbtn uwsp-btn-solid-purple\" href=\"https:\/\/uwsp.scholarships.ngwebsolutions.com\/CMXAdmin\/Cmx_Content.aspx?cpId=1601\" target=\"_self\">Apply <i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwsp-trad-card\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/college-of-natural-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/01\/ClubSportsFISHING.jpg)\"><div class=\"card-image-holder\"><div class=\"card-image\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/college-of-natural-resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/01\/ClubSportsFISHING.jpg)\"><\/div><\/div><h5 class=\"uwsp-trad-card-microtitle\"><\/h5><h3 class=\"uwsp-trad-card-title\">Student Organizations<\/h3><h4 class=\"uwsp-trad-card-subtitle\"><\/h4><div class=\"uwsp-trad-card-text\"><p>Enhance your knowledge and skills beyond the classroom by joining one of our student organizations.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"uwsp-trad-card-button-container\">\n<a class=\"uwspbtn uwsp-btn-solid-purple\" href=\"https:\/\/spin.uwsp.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\">Join <i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/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 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 id=\"uwsp-directory-profile-648\"\n     data-profile=\"648\"\n     data-profile-name=\"Jered Studinski\"\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-FishandWater-Studinski-Jered.jpg\"\n           class=\"card-img\" alt=\"Profile Photo: Jered Studinski\">\n      <\/div>\n  <div class=\"card-body\">\n    <h2>Jered Studinski<\/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>184 Trainer Natural Resources<\/div>\n                    <div><a href=\"tel:715-346-2832\"\n                aria-label=\"Call Jered Studinski\">715-346-2832<\/a><\/div>\n                    <div><a href=\"mailto:jered.studinski@uwsp.edu\"\n                aria-label=\"Email Jered Studinski\">jered.studinski@uwsp.edu<\/a><\/div>\n          <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"card-footer\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/directory\/profile\/jered-studinski\/\" role=\"button\"\n       title=\"View Jered Studinski\">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-658\"\n     data-profile=\"658\"\n     data-profile-name=\"Joshua Raabe\"\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\/Raabe-Joshua.jpg\"\n           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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.jpg);\"><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"program-card-overlay\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"program-card-title\">Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences<\/h3>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\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=\"308\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/programs\/hydrology\/\">\n\t\t<div class=\"program-card-background\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/04\/Fisheries-and-Water-Resources-Students-using-measurement-tool-2.png);\"><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"program-card-overlay\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"program-card-title\">Hydrology<\/h3>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\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=\"310\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/programs\/water-resources\/\">\n\t\t<div class=\"program-card-background\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/05\/CNR-Water-Students-at-Computers-8.jpg);\"><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"program-card-overlay\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"program-card-title\">\u200b\u200bWater Resources<\/h3>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<button class=\"program-carousel-prev\" aria-label=\"Previous\">&#10094;<\/button>\n\t<button class=\"program-carousel-next\" aria-label=\"Next\">&#10095;<\/button>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Build a Career with a degree in Fisheries and Water Resources Discover how a major in Fisheries and Water Resources at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point can turn your love for the outdoors, science, and technology into a rewarding career. 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