The Center for Limnology (CFL) is a global leader in freshwater science. We conduct research across Wisconsin and the world to better understand and preserve our invaluable freshwater resources. We also foster the next generation of aquatic scientists by offering field-based, hands-on research and training for undergraduate students.
How your gifts make an impact
Your donation is a direct investment in the next generation of freshwater scientists.
All funds raised go toward our Student Support Fund and are used to hire summer undergraduate research fellows at both Hasler Lab in Madison and Trout Lake Station in northern Wisconsin. Summer research fellows get career-defining field and lab experience as they collect data, conduct research, and communicate their science to the public.
Why we need your support
Water is Earth’s most vital resource, and the next generation of scientists will play a leading role in helping us protect and conserve it. Your support provides promising undergraduate students with the gift of summer field experience — setting them up for careers as researchers, teachers, and communicators in the freshwater sciences.
Here’s what a recent summer undergraduate had to say about the experience:
“This has been one of the coolest experiences of my life. I’ve learned so much in the few short months I’ve been here and have been inspired by all the hard-working and passionate people I’ve met along the way … I now know what I want to spend the rest of my life doing and have been given an invaluable stepping stone to my future goals.”
— Kayla Bain, UW–Madison senior