Welcome - River Studies Center

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THE RIVER STUDIES CENTER

Bordering the greatest river system in North America, the UWL River Studies Center prepares experts in freshwater science and river futures. The precious freshwater resources on the planet and the challenges surrounding them have created an intense need for careers in water. The River Studies Center brings together students and faculty from a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs to work on freshwater challenges in partnership with state and federal organizations.

300+ Peer-reviewed Publications since 1972

150+ Master's Theses since 1972

$8+ million in Research Funding since 2010

See our work in action..

We have dedicated a half-century to providing students with hands-on experiences studying the health of freshwater systems — rivers, lakes, streams, and more — many located just miles from UWL in the Upper Mississippi River valley. Our leadership, scholarship and outreach activities help sustain, restore and increase awareness of these valuable ecosystems.