The House just passed a bill that would fund a research and development program for abandoned wells. This bill aims to protect public health and water quality. Via The Hill thehill.com/policy/energy-…

The majority of Wisconsinites support wakeboat restrictions due to concerns over ecological damage, conflicts with other lake users, and invasive species being spread. They urge the Wisconsin DNR and Legislators to take action. Journal Sentinel jsonline.com/story/sports/c…

The accelerated Lead Pipeline Replacement Program is getting a boost after President Biden announced $3B in funding to address lead pipes. Additionally, the Department of Housing and Urban Development will invest $90M to reduce residential health hazards, including those caused by lead. whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/…

The U.S. EPA offers technical assistance to drinking H2O, wastewater, & stormwater utilities under their Creating Resilient Water Utilities Initiative. The initiative provides practical tools, training, & technical assistance to increase climate resilience. amwa.net/article/epa-of…

Average temperatures across the Great Lakes are rising. This May marks record-high temps following the region's second warmest Winter, with Lake Michigan being the warmest of the Great Lakes. mlive.com/weather/2024/0…

Joe Bevington, MS candidate at UWM Freshwater Sci, studied communication gaps between shoreline anglers and policymakers for his thesis research project, revealing mechanisms to improve participation in Wisconsin DNR policy processes. Watch the presentation ⬇️ youtu.be/3KsTks6LS-M?si…

With another successful academic year coming to a close, we will be taking a step back from social media for the summer and will resume daily water law and policy in the news updates in the fall! See you then!

“Utility leaders on the Great Lakes & St. Lawrence Seaway such as Montreal, Toronto, and Milwaukee show that a change towards more sustainable practices is possible, and additional cities, with the right guidance and support, can become leaders as well” . uwm.edu/freshwater/uwm…

🌍💧 Can the water sector achieve net zero emissions? UW-Milwaukee students explored this with the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative. Learn more here: uwm.edu/centerforwater… #NetZero #WaterSector

🚫💧 The Wisconsin Court of Appeals halts water bottling plans in Lake Superior watershed. Midwest Environmental Advocates celebrate this victory! #ProtectLakeSuperior wpr.org/environment/co…

🚨 New Publication: "Solving the Phosphorus Paradox: Five States’ Approaches to Restoring Nutrient Impaired Surface Water" by Anya Janssen and Melissa Scanlan published at Environs Law Journal at UC Davis School of Law uwm.edu/centerforwater…

Looking for a water policy expert? Check out the Freshwater Collaborative Water Policy Network: coordinated by the UWM Center for Water Policy, connects government agencies, private sector & other stakeholders with water policy experts from the Universities of Wisconsin tinyurl.com/mpj8ukde

Federal money is pouring into cities to replace potentially harmful lead water pipes. But are the replacements really better? Here's why cheaper plastic pipes can carry their own risks. Our article in The Conversation U.S. theconversation.com/lead-water-pip…

The Center for Water Policy is pleased to announce our 2024-25 Water Policy Scholar, Professor James Wasley of SARUP at UWM! Learn more about his research project: uwm.edu/centerforwater…

📣New publication! 📖⚡️ JET published "Great Lakes Offshore Wind: Creating a Legal Framework for Net Positive Environmental, Social, and Financial Benefits” by Andrian Lee, Melissa Scanlan, & Cora Sutherland. Check it out here: uwm.edu/centerforwater…

Milwaukee's Harbor Fest & Sturgeon Fest are just around the corner on Sep. 29! 🐟🌊 As we gear up for the festivities, check out the amazing work behind reintroducing sturgeon to the Milwaukee River. urbanmilwaukee.com/2024/02/15/a-f…

Balancing shoreline infrastructure and conservation is crucial! Seawalls diminish fish habitats & reduce biodiversity, impacting ecosystems & recreational public access (i.e. fishing). #Milwaukee #Environment #PublicAccess #Fish #Access #Recreation jsonline.com/story/news/loc…

Every September, rivers & streams burst with life as tens of thousands of salmon make an annual migration from the Great Lakes. This natural event is rooted in decades of deliberate fishery management with significant economic & eco impacts. #salmonrun manisteenews.com/news/article/m…

How would you improve your neighborhood? The City of Milwaukee is seeking your feedback as residents about your community. Fill out the survey & be entered to win an iPad! #CommunityMatters #communityengagement #Milwaukee #Input #localpride conplanmke.org/surveys/

Every piece of food we grow, produce, process, clean, and transport carries a ‘water footprint’. ~ 2 lbs of bananas require 209 gallons of freshwater. Ideas to limit food waste? Apply for grants for food recovery & composting by 11/22 (milwaukee.gov/FEEDMKEMiniGra…). #foodwaste