Characterization of Dissolved Organic Matter in a Eutrophic Coastal Lagoon

Liberty Ansorge, “Characterization of Dissolved Organic Matter in a Eutrophic Coastal Lagoon” Mentor: Laodong Guo, Freshwater Sciences Veterans Park Lagoon, a closed ecosystem near the Milwaukee Harbor belonging to the coastal system of Lake Michigan has shown evidence of increased…… Read More

Chloride and Sulfate Concentrations of Milwaukee Waters During the COVID-19 Shutdown

Ryan Roekle, “Chloride and Sulfate Concentrations of Milwaukee Waters During the COVID-19 Shutdown” Mentors: Russell Cuhel, Carmen Aguilar, and Steven Levas, Freshwater Sciences Human activities in urban centers can alter the chemical composition of local waters via processes such as…… Read More

Effect of High Density Polyethylene on Yellow Perch (Perca flavescens) through Water Exposure

Jacob Braun, “Effect of High Density Polyethylene on Yellow Perch (Perca flavescens) through Water Exposure” Mentor: Dong-Fang Deng, Freshwater Sciences The use of plastics including high-density polyethylene (HDPE) has caused their proliferation throughout our ecosystem and waterways. Their effects are…… Read More

Impacts of Feeding Diets Contaminated with Polyethylene on the Growth and Health of Yellow Perch

Emma Kraco and Jacob Braun, “Impacts of Feeding Diets Contaminated with Polyethylene on the Growth and Health of Yellow Perch” Mentor: Dong-Fang Deng, Freshwater Sciences Plastics such as high-density polyethylene (HDPE) enter waterways and can break into smaller pieces overtime……. Read More

Weather-Weary Wastewater Bacteria

Garrett Scapellato, “Weather-Weary Wastewater Bacteria” Mentors: Ryan Newton and Emily Lamartina, Freshwater Sciences To relieve pressure caused by heavy rain, wastewater treatment plants release raw or partially treated sewage into natural waterways. These events, called combined sewer overflow (CSOs), introduce…… Read More