The Lakeshore Water Summit’s 15 Years of Cross-Generational Conservation Impact

The 15th annual Lakeshore Water Summit celebrated a decade and a half of impactful conservation work by the UWGB-Manitowoc Lakeshore Water Institute and its partners. The event highlighted research by the “Stream Team,” a group of student interns who monitor water quality in Manitowoc County creeks, contributing data to watershed restoration efforts. This year’s research demonstrated land use impacts on water quality and local restoration success, showcasing the program’s role in supporting local and regional conservation initiatives.

2022 Lakeshore Water Summit a Great Success

On October 12th, at the University of Wisconsin Green Bay - Manitowoc Campus, members of our lakeshore communities attended the 10th annual Lakeshore Water Summit. Open to the public, these summits highlight the important work done by undergraduate students at UWGB-Manitowoc Campus on our region’s freshwater resources.

Lakeshore Water Institute Interns Present Their Findings at the 2021 Lakeshore Water Summit

LNRP and local partner Friends of Hika Bay, in collaboration with faculty from UWGB-Manitowoc Campus, formed the Lakeshore Water Institute. A core activity of the institute involves undergraduate research students collecting and analyzing water quality data from watersheds in southern Manitowoc County…

Partner Profile: Friends of Hika Bay

One of LNRP’s longest-running “friends” group are those of Hika Bay, in Manitowoc County. John Kirsch and Russ Tooley, both of Cleveland, help spearhead the group and with their collective impact, the Friends of Hika Bay (FOHB)…