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Center For Watershed Science and Education

Staff setting up samples for analysis.

Empowering Communities and Individuals 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 UW-Stevens Point students for careers as water resource professionals.​
Staff setting up water samples for analysis

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
Wisconsin Well Water Viewer - Nitrate-Nitrogen

Research and Data

Learn about research, interactive data portals, and other products available through the Center
WI Well Water Viewer Reports and Publications
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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