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Recent news
May 2026
It’s Officially Stream Monitoring Season! This month’s newsletter focuses on stream trainings, a new baseline data sheet, macroinvertebrate resources, and more!
April 2026
As we begin to roll out spring baseline monitoring trainings, we are excited to connect (or re-connect!) with organizations and volunteers across the state. This month, we’re celebrating our volunteers, including folks reaching 20-years of stream monitoring with WAV and the 2025 WI Stream Monitoring Award recipients.
March 2026
Spring is on the move. Maple sap is rising, bringing the promise of sweet syrup, while melting snow sends fresh water rushing through streams. Read on to learn about the upcoming 2026 WI Lakes and Rivers Convention and online learning resources.
February 2026
The Water Action Volunteer (WAV) program is excited to celebrate 30 years of stream monitoring! In our February newsletter, we highlight the new final scores for WAV stream habitat assessments, the 22nd Annual Invasive Species Action Awards, and more!
January 2026
January’s newsletter focuses on recognizing the WAV network’s efforts to monitor and steward our streams and rivers in 2025, our fourth Winter Water Talk webinar, and more.