Professors and students at the University of Wisconsin-Stout are actively working to combat toxic blue-green algae blooms and enhance water quality in local waterways. Recent funding from the Freshwater Collaborative of Wisconsin supports the Red Cedar Basin Monitoring Program, beginning with a $72,000 grant and followed by a second grant of $89,768.
The program involves students, including Kal Breeden, Dylan Kostuch, and Britney Serafina, testing water in lakes and streams to monitor nutrient levels and algae blooms. Their data will help evaluate pollution management practices and guide future interventions.
UW-Stout is collaborating with multiple partners and has received a total of $306,108 in grants for various freshwater initiatives. Future efforts will focus on subwatersheds identified as high pollution contributors. Additional new grants will support educational outreach and training in freshwater science.
The university’s ongoing research activities also enhance its role in community engagement and policy development around water issues in the region.
