Wisconsin Water Resources Institute

Kevin Masarik, groundwater education specialist at UW-Stevens Point, conducts testing
One of Wisconsin’s 15,000 lakes
Sandra McLellan, microbiologist at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee School of Freshwater Sciences
Council Spring in Madison
Municipal well
Well drilling in Havenwoods State Forest in Milwaukee

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News

Wisconsin’s rural residents concerned about water quality

December 4, 2023

A new report plumbs Wisconsin rural residents' perceptions about water quality in their state.

Honor for former WRI director

November 13, 2023

The Groundwater Coordinating Council plays a strong role in understanding Wisconsin's groundwater, and protecting it. Last week, WRI's former director was honored by the group.