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 Regarding the facility's projects, research, and outreach...

• Huge herds harbored in north. Jason Maloney. Agri-View. May 13, 2022.
  

• Collaborative Network for recirculating aquaculture moves into next phase. Jennifer Smith. Wisconsin Sea Grant. January 20, 2022.
  

• Support your local fish farms, support sustainability. Eva Ryan. University of Wisconsin-Madison for Wisconsin Sea Grant. January 18, 2022.

• Applied Research Aims to Enable the Commercialization of Walleye for the Food Fish Industry. G. Fischer & E. Wiermaa. Aquaculture Magazine. June/July, 2021, p 76-78.
  

• Northern demonstration facility prepares students for in-demand aquaculture careers. University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point- University Communications & Marketing. Point of U. April 22, 2021. 
  

  
  
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• Bringing in Experts from Around the Globe to Expand Sustainable Land-Based US Production of Atlantic Salmon. Catherine Frederick and Yonathan Zohar. Aquaculture Magazine, February/March 2021, 47 (1) 72-75.
  

• Publication Release: DiCocco A, May T, Crouse C, et al. Reducing mortality associated with opportunistic infections in Atlantic salmon Salmo salar fry using hydrogen peroxide and peracetic acid. Aquaculture Research. 2021;00:1–9. https://doi.org/10.1111/are.15155m
  
  

• Meet Emma Wiermaa, Aquaculture Outreach Specialist for UWSP NADF. Fish Farming News-Faces of Aquaculture. Amy Riedel-Stone. Issue 6, 2020. 
  

• Wisconsin Fish Farms Cope with COVID 19 Crisis. Host: Kate Archer Kent, Guests: Chris Hartleb & Brandon Gottsacker. Wisconsin Public Radio, © Copyright 2021, Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System and Wisconsin Educational Communications Board. Air Date: Thursday, December 17, 2020.

• Sea Grant Aquaculture Fellow Begins Two-Year Position in Bayfield to Boost Research Capacity. Jennifer Smith. University of Wisconsin Sea Grant Institute. November 6, 2020.

• Great Lakes Aquaculture Day to highlight regional Fish Farmers, Chefs, and Extension Specialists. Jennifer Smith. University of Wisconsin Sea Grant Institute. Sept. 18, 2020.

• Social license and consumer perceptions of farm-raised fish. Aquaculture. Kristin K. Runge, Bret R. Shaw, Laura Witzling, Christopher Hartleb, Shiyu Yange Deidre M.Perofff (2020).https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aquaculture.2020.735920  

• Predictors of Environmental Policy Support: The Case of Inland Aquaculture in Wisconsin, Environmental Communication. Laura Witzling, Bret R. Shaw, Shiyu Yang, Kristin K. Runge, Christopher F. Hartleb & Deidre M. Peroff. (2020) DOI: 10.1080/17524032.2020.1770308

• Overcoming Barriers to Support the Growth of Land-Based Atlantic Salmon Production. Fischer, et. al. Aquaculture Magazine. June/July 2020. 70-75. 

•  New walleye study aims to make it a viable fish for U.S. recirculating aquaculture. Jennifer Smith. University of Wisconsin Sea Grant Institute. April 13, 2020. 

• Wisconsin fish farmers look to boost their marketing savvy and stay on top of current science. Jennifer Smith. University of Wisconsin Sea Grant Institute. March 25, 2020.
  

• Aquaculture adds new meaning to 'barn'. Jason Maloney for Agri-View, Kenosha News. February 11, 2020. 
  

• Students learn fish passion. Jason Maloney for Agri-View, Kenosha News. February 10, 2020.
  

• Three-year, nationally funded salmon aquaculture project kicks off with northern Wisconsin Meeting. Jennifer Smith, University of Wisconsin Sea Grant Insititute. January 30, 2020. 

• University of Wisconsin's One-of-a-kind Aquaculture Research and Demonstration Facility. Aquaculture Magazine. Vol 5. Number 5. October-November 2019.

• New Survey Finds Wisconsin Fish Farmers Seeing Steady Demand. WPR News by Hope Kirwan. Tuesday, October 15, 2019. 

• Wisconsin Sea Grant announces involvement in federally funded aquaculture research. Jennifer Smith. University of Wisconsin Sea Grant Institute. October 11, 2019.
  

• Maryland Sea Grant, UMBC Awarded $1.2 Million National Aquaculture Grant. Rona Kobell-Maryland Sea Grant. September 19, 2019.
  

• Growing aquaculture and science literacy: Outreach specialist attends summit to promote K-12 aquaculture education. Jennifer Smith. University of Wisconsin Sea Grant. September 3, 2019.
  

• Education Professionals Gather for the 2019 Sea Grant Education Network Aquaculture Summit. Rona Kobell. Maryland Sea Grant. July 29, 2019.
  

• Joining Forces for Aquaculture. Jennifer Smith. Aquatic Sciences Chronicle. Volume 2 2019, pg 8.

• One-of-a-kind Learning Experience. Aquaculture North America Magazine. June 12, 2019.
  

How Hungry Are Wisconsinites for Fish Raised On Local Farms? Bret Shaw. WisContext. May 9, 2019. 

• Wisconsin Aquaculture Conference connects producers, researchers snd others to enhance the industry. Jennifer Smith. University of Wisconsin Sea Grant. April 22, 2019.
  

• Advancing Aquaculture- Wisconsin Sea Grant awarded federal research funds to aid development of salmon aquaculture. Aquatic Sciences Chronicle. Volume 1 2019. 
  

• UW Sea Grant Supports Walleye for Sustianable Food Fish Production. Aquatic Sciences Chronicle. Volume 4 2018.

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• UW-Stevens Point selected for only Great Lakes region Sea Grant award for salmon research. University of Wisconsin System. January 8th, 2019.

 

• Wisconsin Sea Grant awarded federal research funds to aid development of the land-based salmon-farming industry. Jennifer Smith University of Wisconsin Sea Grant Institute. October 31, 2018.                    

• Aquaculture Updates by UWSP NADF. Aquatic Sciences Chronicle: UW Sea Grant Institute & UW Water Resources Institute. 2018 Issue 2.

• Ground Breaking Sea Lamprey Research Happening at UWSP NADF. Bayfield County Land & Water Conservation Dept.- Aquatic Invasive Species Project. Volume 5, Issue 1. Page 1-3.

 

 "ABC-2 Update" & "UW-Stevens Point hosts a workshop on Pond Culture". Buckeye Aquafarming. Ohio State University Extension. Vol.3, No.1 June 2018.

 

 

• Sustainable Land-based Atlantic Salmon Production; Using Recirculating Aquaculture System Technology. YSI Aquaculture Monitoring & Control Systems Application Note A629. 2017

• Sea Grant research to help Wisconsin fish farmers connect with consumers. Jennifer Smith. University of Wisconsin Sea Grant Institute. June 1, 2018.

• Providing a "Road Map" for Aquaculture in Wisconsin. Wisconsin Water News. Podcast by University of Wisconsin-Sea Grant Institute. May 17, 2018.

• Wisconsin university mulls making Aquaculture and Aquaponics a major program. Aquaculture North America. May/June 2018. pg. 25.

• UW-Stevens Point projects funded by Wisconsin Sea Grant. UWSP University Communications and Marketing. April 12, 2018.

• Herds with fins growing. Greg Galbraith. Agri-View. Apr 3, 2018.

  
  

 

• Bayfield School starts up new aquaponics system. Submitted by UWSP Northern Aquaculture Demonstration Facility. Bayfield County Journal. March 22, 2018.

 

 

• Providing a "Road Map" for Aquaculture in Wisconsin. Marie Zhuikov. University of Wisconsin Sea Grant Institute. January 10, 2018.

• Trending Now: Aquaponics. Key players discuss trends and forecast for this growing industry. Matt Jones. Aquaculture North America. November/December Issue 2017.

• In a land of lakes a rally cry for recirculating aquauclture. Twilight Greenaway. Global Aquaculture Alliance. October 23, 2017.

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Aquaculture's Next Big Thing? Aaron Conklin. Marine Technology News. October 10th, 2017

 

• Aquaponics lures Wisconsin's youth into farming. Liza Mayer. Aquaculture North America. Sept. 21, 2017.

• World's Largest Aquaponics Operation Opens in American Heartland. NOAA Sea Grant. Sept. 14, 2017

• Western Wisconsin Aquaculture. Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio. Monday, July 10, 2017.
  

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  Wisconsin Fish Farming Sees Growth After A Decade Of Stagnation. Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio. Monday, June 26, 2017.

 

• Advancing Aquaculture Workforce Development. Aquaculture North America Prospects in Aquaculture Issue. May/June Issue 2017. Pg.12

• Atlantic Salmon on the Horizon for Wisconsin and North America. Marie Zhuikov. University of Wisconsin Sea Grant Institute. Nov. 2, 2016

• "Wisconsin Science Festival: It's not just a Madison thing." David Tenenbaum. Oct. 26, 2016. University of Wisconsin-Madison.

• "What Happens When A Lake Trout Survives a Sea Lamprey Attack?" Marie Zhuikov. University of Wisconsin Sea Grant Institute. Oct. 13, 2016.

• New Lake Herring Aquaculture Manual Provides Direction for Restoration Programs. Marie Zhuikov. University of Wisconsin Sea Grant Institute. Oct. 3, 2016.

• Educator Externship Experience at UWSP Northern Aquaculture Demonstration Facility by Natural Resource Teacher, Sandra Naas.

 

• Caruthers, Teree. "Water Works: Research, development help grow Wisconsin's aquaculture industry". Growing Wisconsin 2016: Pg. 14-16. Print.

• New Auburn High School Environmental Class Takes Field Trip. Bloomer Advance, Inc. May 4, 2016.

• UWSP-NADF Highlights. Wisconsin Aquaculture Association's The Creel. Pg. 8-10
  

• Sea Grant Funds Great Lakes Research, Including UW-Stevens Point Projects. February 24, 2016.

One-of-a-kind Facility Sparks Aquaculture Interest to Students of All Ages. "Science Scene" in Forestry Suppliers. February 19, 2016.  

• Summit casts wide net to increase fish farm production. Judy Brown. Eau Claire, The Country Today. January 20, 2016.

• GIS Suitability Models Identify New Areas for Aquaculture in Wisconsin. Aquaculture North America. Jan/Feb 2016. Volume 7 Issue 1 Pg 26

• BCEDC Promotes Aquaponics and Education. Bottom Line News & Views. Vol.6 Issue 8. Pg.1 &13. December 16-January 19, 2016.

•  Students Delving into Aquaculture, Aquaponics. Ashland Daily Press. December 14, 2015

• Paying a Visit. Wisconsin Aquaculture Association CREEL Newsletter. December 2015. Pg. 5

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• Profitable commercial production for walleye and saugeye. Aquaculture North America. Sept/Oct 2015 Volume 6 Issue 5. pg16.

 

• Water reuse without the expense of a biofilter nor drum filter. Wisconsin Aquaculture Association- The Creel Newsletter.Pg 6-8. September 2015

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  Restored cuts allows for Aquaculture Center to continue research. Ashland Daily Press. August 22, 2015.

 

 

 

• Aquaculture and Applied Research at the UW-Stevens Point Northern Aquaculture Demonstration Facility. Presented by Greg Fischer. Northern Lights Tour at the Great Lakes Visitors Center Ashland, Wis. July 30, 2015.
  

• Eugenol Based Sedative tested for tilapia and yellow perch. Aquaculture North America. Vol 6 Issue 4. July/August 2015.

• Advancing Aquaponics and Aquaculture Education. Wisconsin Aquaculture Association The Creel Newsletter. June 2015. Pg. 6 & 7

• Ashland High School Students Visit NADF. Ashland Daily Press. May 18, 2015

• Advancing Student Sucess with Real Life Experience and Research. Prospects in Aquaculture in Aquaculture North America. 2015 Edition. Volume 6 Issue 3. Page 25.

• UW-Stevens Point Partners With Private Company on Aquaponics Research Facility. Wisconsin Public Raido News. May 5 2015

• 20th Annual Wisconsin Aquaculture Conference Brings Together Farmers and Researchers, Honors Two University of Wisconsin Employees. Wisconsin Aquaculture Association, Inc. March 10, 2015.

• RAS innovations the key to yellow perch development. Hatchery International. March/April 2015. 
  

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Wisconsin Gears up for Arctic Char. Aquaculture North America. March 3, 2015. 

 

 

• Budget Cuts Could Lead To Aquaculture Facility Closure. The Daily Press Ashland, WI. February 16, 2015. Rick Olivo
  

• Students Work with Aquaponics, Aquaculture. Aquaculture Magazine. January 29, 2015

• Students Work with Aquaponics, Aquaculture. The Daily Press Ashland, WI. January 26, 2015

• Dr. Chris Hartleb, director of UWSP-NADF and the Aquaponic Innovation Center has been awarded the UW System Regent Scholar Award, honoring research, innovation and entrepreneurship. January 2015

• UW-Stevens Point Northern Aquaculture Demonstration Facility (NADF); Providing the tools necessary for a future in sustainable aquaculture and aquaponics. The Wisconsin Aquaculture Association: The Creel, pg. 6. December 2014

• National Sea Grant Aquaculture Projects were selected in 2014: Wisconsin Sea Grant and University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Production and Economic Evaluations of New Technologies for Raising Yellow Perch Fingerlings, pg. 12

• Blue Revolution: Farming Water to Grow Food. Dr. Chris Hartleb. University of Wisconisn College of Letters and Science Community Lecture Series

• Moving and shaping the 'aqua' field. University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, College of Letters and Science Annual Report 2013-14. Pg.8. 

• Aquaculture facility forages partnerships for growth. University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, University Relations and Communications

• Aquaponics. University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point: A Partnership for Thriving Communities- Video

• UW-Stevens Point begins Aquaponic Innovation Center with Montello partner, Nelson & Pade, Inc. Rebecca, N. (2014)