You will learn how the state's universities are addressing the most significant challenges to our water supply during a special forum at Crossroads at Big Creek in Sturgeon Bay on Friday. Representatives from more than a dozen universities will present research on eight areas, including PFAS, lead and clean drinking water, agriculture, water management concerning phosphorus and nitrates, aquaculture, and more. The work showcases the state investment made to look for potential solutions for the state's freshwater supply. State Senator Robert Cowles was one of the legislators responsible for securing the funding for the Freshwater Collaborative of Wisconsin to do the work that they are doing. Despite retiring from the State Senate at the end of this year, Cowles says it was vital for him to help get the ball rolling on the research and the potential projects that could follow.

The Freshwater Collaborative of Wisconsin informational hearing will occur from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.