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College of Natural Resources

With the largest natural resources undergraduate program in the nation, the College of Natural Resources has much to offer. CNR students and faculty continually conduct environmental research and study natural resources coursework. UWSP has three field stations, the Central Wisconsin Environmental Station, Treehaven, and the Schmeeckle Reserve. These natural areas are an essential part of the college for hands-on training and experience. The CNR has many professional affiliates and is home to a variety of programs that are run by the college directly, such as GEM, KEEP, and LEAF. The CNR also hosts a number of environmental conferences and an annual CNR Colloquium Series among other initiatives.

*CLUE – The Center for Land Use Education (CLUE) creates learning opportunities for communities to make sound land use decisions that result in a sustainable Wisconsin. CLUE’s vision is for individuals and communities to make decisions with confidence; decisions that are legally, ethically, ecologically, and economically sound.

*CWSE - The Center for Watershed Science and Education (CWSE) supports watershed stewardship, assists citizens with lake, river, and drinking water quality problems, promotes management strategies for water resource protection, provides water quality assessments and support, and prepares students for careers as water resource professionals.

*EETAP - The Environmental Education and Training Partnership (EETAP) serves as a national leader in the delivery of environmental education training to education professionals. It is funded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Environmental Education through a cooperative agreement with UWSP.

*Forestry Outreach Programs - UWSP Forestry Outreach Programs provide programming for forest landowners to provide for grassroots leaderships and a deeper understanding of forest processes and sustainable forest management. UWSP Forestry Outreach Programs work in conjunction with the UW Extension and the Department of Natural Resources.

*GEM - The Global Environmental Management Education Center (GEM) is a center for world class curricula and outreach education services in natural resources and environmental management. GEM’s purpose is pioneering and applying practical learning methods and technology to solve natural resource problems by linking faculty, students, and citizens worldwide.

*NEEAP – The National Environmental Education Advancement Project (NEEAP) supports the development and implementation of quality Comprehensive Environmental Education Programs through a variety of state and local efforts.

*WAEE – The Wisconsin Association for Environmental Education (WAEE) is a statewide professional organization of educators supporting environmental education through advocacy, networking, and recognition. WAEE’s goal is to promote responsible environmental action through education in the classroom and in the community.

*WCEE – The Wisconsin Center for Environmental Education (WCEE) is working to improve environmental education (EE) in Wisconsin. The WCEE assists in the development, dissemination, implementation, and evaluation of teacher and student K-12 EE programs. Programs within the WCEE include:

KEEP – The Wisconsin K-12 Energy Education Program (KEEP) was created to promote energy education in Wisconsin. KEEP is the product of an innovative public private partnership between educators and energy professionals. The goals of the program are to encourage energy efficiency and use of renewable energy, enhance the environment, and ensure the future supply of energy for Wisconsin. KEEP also maintains educational tents at the annual MREA Renewable Energy Fair in Custer, WI.

LEAF – The Wisconsin K-12 Forestry Education Program (LEAF) was created to promote forestry education in Wisconsin. LEAF is based on a partnership between the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources – Division of Forestry and the Wisconsin Center for Environmental Education at the UWSP CNR. LEAF’s mission is to initiate and facilitate the development, dissemination, implementation, and evaluation of forestry education within Wisconsin schools.

GET – GET, or Global Environmental Teachings, is a non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of global environmental literacy. The goals of GET are accomplished through innovative educational programs using a combination of computer technology and travel courses to elevate awareness and knowledge about environmental education among diverse populations.

*WEEB – The Wisconsin Environmental Education Board (WEEB) operates an environmental grants program and is known as a consensus-building group on environmental education issues. Visit the WEEB website for grant information and a list of grants received by UWSP.

*CWES – The Central Wisconsin Environmental Station (CWES) is located on Sunset Lake in Amherst Junction, WI and is a year-round environmental education center and residential facility. CWES’s mission is to foster in adults and youth the appreciation, understanding, skill development, and motivation needed to help them build a sustainable balance between the environment, economy, and community.

*Treehaven – Treehaven is a residential natural resources education and conference facility located between Rhinelander and Tomahawk, Wisconsin. Treehaven rests on a glacial ridge overlooking 1,400 acres of forest and wetlands. Treehaven is home to the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, College of Natural Resource's (CNR) Summer Field Training.

*Schmeeckle Reserve – The Schmeeckle Reserve is a 275-acre natural area on the UWSP campus. The Reserve is managed to protect and restore native ecological communities of central Wisconsin. Schmeeckle is a College of Natural Resources field station, providing rich learning and research opportunities for faculty and students. It is home to the Wisconsin Conservation Hall of Fame (WCHF). Wisconsin has been, and continues to be, a leader in conservation policy and education. In 1984, the WCHF was founded to honor men and women who made significant contributions to the environmental legacy of the state.

*EMSU 2006 – The 2006 Environmental Management for Sustainable Universities conference was held at UWSP and hosted by GEM. The international conference contained delegates from five different continents and addressed how campuses and communities can better work together for a sustainable future.

*Governor’s High School Conference on the Environment - The Governor's High School Conference gives students throughout the state the opportunity to showcase what they are doing to conserve energy both at school and in their homes. Students learn about energy efficiency and conservation, renewable energy alternatives, and careers in energy. They learn how to implement low or no-cost energy action plans in their school and at home, reducing energy consumption, costs, and detrimental environmental impacts.

Solar Olympics - The Solar Olympics are run by Wisconsin Public Service Corporation for high school students in the spring. Solar Olympics gives students hands-on experience with renewable energy and provides activities for students who excel in different subject areas. For example an artistically talented student can compete in the solar sculpture competition. Students who are technically inclined can work in groups to design a solar hot water heater or solar oven.