Hydrology

EXPLORE COMPLEX WATER SYSTEMS WITH A DEGREE IN HYDROLOGY

Work with scientists, engineers, and public regulators to forecast and manage floods or droughts, reduce wastewater, promote sustainable water usage, evaluate the feasibility of projects like irrigation systems and hydroelectric plants, and protect water resources with a degree in hydrology.

Why study Hydrology at UW-Stevens Point?

Hydrology addresses the movement of water and the roles land plays in controlling water quantity and quality. Graduates work for environmental consulting firms and state, federal, tribal, and local resource management agencies.

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WHAT TO EXPECT

Various lakes and streams from the Wisconsin River to the Little Plover River can be found within minutes of our campus. Hydrology students explore these areas and the watersheds draining into them in classes and through research projects.

Hydrology graduates work with environmental consulting firms and state, federal, tribal, and local resource management agencies involved in:

hydrology
geographic information systems (GIS)
stormwater management
land planning
water resource protection
and civil works

Your Hydrology degree will satisfy the academic requirements to become certified as a professional hydrologist through the American Institute of Hydrology. Graduates only need professional experience and the completion of an exam to complete the certification requirements.

GET INVOLVED ON CAMPUS

Discover your passions, build your resume, and make friends along the way! Whether it is joining a student organization, working at one of our centers, or participating in research at one of our three field stations, there are plenty of opportunities for you to get involved.

Join the student chapter of the American Water Resources Association, the Society of American Foresters, or any of our other 200+ student organizations housed within Campus Activities and Student Engagement.
Our Center for Watershed Science and Education, Fisheries Analysis Center, Aquatic Biomonitoring Laboratory, and Wisconsin Cooperative Fishery Research Unit provide opportunities for you to work side-by-side with faculty and staff, conducting scientific research and performing laboratory analysis.
Present your research findings at professional meetings, conferences, and our annual Jim and Katie Krause CNR Student Research Symposium.
Read the CNR Reporter, a weekly newsletter, for information on upcoming presentations, student organization meeting times, and other important happenings on and around campus.

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Navigate Your Major

Major Maps help students map their first day to the first job in their chosen field. While a four-year plan outlines classes to get a degree, Major Maps help students learn how to build career-ready skills and experiences outside the classroom. Each Major Map shows how students can get the most of their UW-Stevens Point journey from enrollment to graduation and beyond. It’s a roadmap to discovering your purpose!

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GAIN EXPERIENCE OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM

Prepare for your career with additional hands-on experiences in all areas of natural resource management during a required summer field experience. You can choose between our six-week, hands-on summer field experience held at our Treehaven field station or on-campus, or take part in our European Environmental Seminar and learn how European natural resource management compares to the United States.

Summer internships and jobs are another great way to build your resume. We make them easy to find through our partnership with Handshake.

MEET YOUR FACULTY AND STAFF

The faculty members within the fisheries and water resources discipline bring a wide array of knowledge and experience to our indoor and outdoor classrooms at UW-Stevens Point.

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