{"id":1620,"date":"2026-05-27T18:12:09","date_gmt":"2026-05-27T18:12:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test-uwsp-multi.pantheonsite.io\/college-of-natural-resources\/?page_id=1620"},"modified":"2026-05-27T18:19:59","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T18:19:59","slug":"soil-and-waste-resources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/college-of-natural-resources\/soil-and-waste-resources\/","title":{"rendered":"Soil and Waste Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pursue a Strong Education and Bright Future with Soil and Waste Resources <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, the Soil and Waste Resources program allows you to make a lasting impact on land and resource management. Whether you&#8217;re focused on improving crop production, creating sustainable land-use strategies, or managing waste and environmental protection, our program offers the knowledge and skills to make a difference. You can specialize in soil science and land management or waste management and environmental protection while gaining valuable hands-on experience in labs and field courses. Develop expertise in biology, chemistry, math, and communication, and be ready to take on a variety of environmental challenges.<\/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=\"hcard17799054928551365\"><div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-individual split5050 hcard-imgleft\"><div class=\"hcard-infocell\"><h3 class=\"hcard-title\">Why Choose Soil and Waste Resources at UW-Stevens Point? <\/h3><div class=\"hcard-content\"><p>The Soil and Waste Resources program at UW-Stevens Point equips you with the tools to address some of today&rsquo;s most important environmental issues. Specialize in either soil science and land management or waste management and environmental protection to build a career that makes a positive impact on the world.<br \/><br \/>Our program combines classroom instruction with hands-on field and lab experiences, covering key subjects such as biology, chemistry, math, and communication. You&#8217;ll be prepared for careers in soil science, conservation, agronomy, or environmental protection.<br \/><br \/>Additionally, you can earn a Wetland Science Certificate to expand your knowledge and skills. If you&#8217;re passionate about sustainability and solving environmental problems, UW-Stevens Point is the ideal place to start your career.<\/p><\/div><div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"hcard-mediacell\"><div class=\"iframe-container\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/HBYCuN9MnY4\" 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 soil and waste resources program offer 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-two col-large-three col-xlarge-three col-xxlarge-three\">\n<div class=\"featbutton ft-button-bg4\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/programs\/soil-science-and-land-management\/\" target=\"_blank\">Soil Science and Land Management<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"featbutton ft-button-bg1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/programs\/waste-management-and-environmental-protection\/\" target=\"_blank\">Waste Management and Environmental Protection<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"featbutton ft-button-bg2\"><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-bg2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/programs\/master-of-science-in-natural-resources\/\">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<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Meet Your Faculty and Staff<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The faculty members within the Soil and Waste 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<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.<\/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-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-787\"\n     data-profile=\"787\"\n     data-profile-name=\"Daniel Keymer\"\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-SoilandWaste-Keymer-Daniel.jpg\"\n           class=\"card-img\" alt=\"Profile Photo: Daniel Keymer\">\n      <\/div>\n  <div class=\"card-body\">\n    <h2>Daniel Keymer<\/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>267 Trainer Natural Resources<\/div>\n                    <div><a href=\"tel:715-346-2616\"\n                aria-label=\"Call Daniel Keymer\">715-346-2616<\/a><\/div>\n                    <div><a href=\"mailto:daniel.keymer@uwsp.edu\"\n                aria-label=\"Email Daniel Keymer\">daniel.keymer@uwsp.edu<\/a><\/div>\n          <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"card-footer\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/directory\/profile\/daniel-keymer\/\" role=\"button\"\n       title=\"View Daniel Keymer\">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-654\"\n     data-profile=\"654\"\n     data-profile-name=\"Jacob Prater\"\n     class=\"uwsp-profile-card \"\n     >\n  <div class=\"card-header\">\n          <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" 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