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Center For Watershed Science and Education

Empowering Communities to Manage Water Recourses

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.​

Test Your Drinking Water

Private well owners are suggested to have their water tested annually

Wisconsin Well Water Quality Viewer

Use the viewer to learn about water quality where you live.

Public Outreach

Student Experience

Opportunities exist for graduate and undergraduate students to work side-by-side with faculty and staff conducting scientific research and performing laboratory analysis.