Lake Superior Research Institute News

September 8, 2020

Great Lakes and Lake Champlain Invasive Species program takes a big leap forward

UW-Superior's Lake Superior Research Institute will lead, manage the implementation of the projects described in the Great Lakes Ballast Water Research and Development Plan

May 5, 2020

Growing Together

UW-Superior’s Oexemann Greenhouse remains vibrant through closure

December 12, 2019

UW-Superior Foundation receives $1 million gift to launch LSRI’s floating superior classroom

LSRI hopes to recreate the rich and successful L.L. Smith Jr. (LL Smith) on-the-water programs it conducted from 1978 to 2012

October 10, 2019

UW System Board of Regents approves resolution recognizing UW-Superior freshwater research

Lake Superior Research Institute helping Wisconsin become Silicon Valley of Water

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August 6, 2019

Congressman Stauber’s Director of Grants and Projects visits LSRI’s new ballast water testing facility

August 5, 2019

UW-Superior hosting free tours of new testing facility

Tours will leave the main area at 1:30, 2, and 2:30 p.m.

July 22, 2019

UW-Superior to host free stargazing event

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July 19, 2019

LSRI staff and students collect organisms for testing by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency

Study will help establish clean-up goals for the St. Louis River.

April 16, 2019

Lt. Governor Barnes, Rep. Milroy tour UW-Superior’s Lake Superior Research Institute

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April 5, 2019

Lake Superior Research Institute Director Advocates in Washington D.C. for Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Funding

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January 2, 2019

Research Institute helps GLIFWC, Tribes Track Fish Contamination (EPA Fish and Shellfish Program Newsletter)

August 7, 2018

Catching a trophy

Alumna awarded 2018 Shimano/B.A.S.S. Nation College Scholarship

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July 10, 2018

Lake Superior Research Institute launches new study to document levels of fluoride, metals in groundwater

A $55,626 grant from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources' Groundwater Coordinating Council makes the project possible.

June 11, 2018

A new kind of ‘beer sampling’

Lake Superior Research Institute tests water for Earth Rider Brewery, gives UW-Superior student invaluable experience

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June 11, 2018

Lake Superior Research Institute to conduct beach monitoring

LSRI will monitor Lake Superior beaches for the presence of E. coli

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May 31, 2018

Study on ballast water from U.S. and Canadian lakers

The study documented five species of non-indigenous zooplankton not yet established in western Lake Superior in laker ballast water discharged there

May 14, 2018

UW-Superior celebrates work of faculty and staff

The University of Wisconsin-Superior’s annual Faculty and Staff Recognition program was held on Friday, May 11

April 10, 2018

UW-Superior’s Lake Superior Research Institute receives prestigious award

This is the first non-instructional academic staff program at UW-Superior to receive the award

December 4, 2017

Lake Superior Research Institute launches new major project

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September 12, 2017

Lake Superior Research Institute celebrates 50 years

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June 23, 2017

LSRI achieves certification for Chronic Whole Effluent Testing