Yahara Lakes 101

The University of Wisconsin-Madison has been a world leader in research, education, and engagement around water resources for 150 years. That tradition continues. This talk will review a few key areas of current activity on UW's campus from the Center for Aquatic Sciences, the Center for Limnology, the Nelson Institute Program in Water Resources Management, and the cross campus initiative on "Water@UW". Highlighting especially work in the Great Lakes, Wisconsin, and the Yahara watershed, the talk will focus on "decision-ready science", the relationship between basic research and problem-solving, and the UW's philosophy on training the next generation of water stewards.