UW-Green Bay to Host Public Lecture Focused on the Future of the Freshwater Economy in Northeast Wisconsin
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 27, 2025
The event is sponsored in part by The Tommy Thompson Center for Public Leadership
Green Bay, WI – The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay will host Peter Annin for a ‘Community Conversation on Nurturing Northeast Wisconsin’s Freshwater Economy’ on Thursday, April 17, 2025 beginning at 4 p.m. in the Christie Theatre on the UW-Green Bay campus. Peter Annin, director of the Mary Griggs Burke Center for Freshwater Innovation at Northland College and author of The Great Lakes Water Wars, will deliver a compelling presentation on the Green Bay region and Wisconsin’s strategic position on the Great Lakes amidst global water scarcity.
This event is free and available to the public and registration for the event is open. The public lecture is focused on the future of water in Northeast Wisconsin and provides an opportunity to engage with leading experts and support vital freshwater science and strategy.
Following Annin’s presentation, he will be joined by Troy Streckenbach, Brown County executive, and Matt Dornbush, UW-Green Bay dean of the Cofrin School of Business, for a panel discussion. Attendees are invited to stay after the talk for a reception and hors d’ouevres from 5:15 – 6 p.m. in the Wintergarden, UW-Green Bay Mary Ann Cofrin (MAC) Hall.
This event is a unique opportunity to learn from and interact with experts in freshwater science. UW-Green Bay is at the forefront of freshwater science and sustainability initiatives. The university’s involvement in projects like the National Estuary Research Reserve (NERR) and the Freshwater Collaborative of Wisconsin highlights its commitment to advancing knowledge and solutions for freshwater challenges. Additionally, UW-Green Bay’s innovative research and educational programs are preparing the next generation of water scientists and leaders.
The Great Lakes are a vital source of drinking water, irrigation, transportation and recreation for millions of people. They play a critical role in the regional economy and are essential for maintaining biodiversity and ecological health. Protecting and managing these freshwater resources is important in the face of global water scarcity.
This event is free and open to the public, hosted by the Tommy Thompson Center for Public Leadership, in collaboration with the NERR and the UW-Green Bay Cofrin School of Business. Seating is limited. Register to reserve your spot. For more information about the featured speaker, read about Peter Annin here.
About UW-Green Bay
The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay is a school of resilient problem solvers who dare to reach higher with the power of education that ignites growth and answers the biggest challenges. Serving 11,198 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students as well as 85,883 continuing education learners annually, UW-Green Bay offers 200 academic degrees, programs, and certificates. With four campus locations in Northeast Wisconsin, the University’s access mission welcomes all students who want to learn, from every corner of the world. Championing bold thinking since opening its doors in 1965, it is a university on the rise – Wisconsin’s fastest growing UW. For more information, visit www.uwgb.edu.
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