Welcome to the CNR!
Connecting to a sustainable
future through world-class natural resources education
The College of Natural Resources at the University of
Wisconsin Stevens Point is the nation's largest and premier undergraduate
institution for natural resources and environmental management. The College has
deep roots in Wisconsin's strong conservation heritage, inspired by Aldo
Leopold, John Muir, Gaylord Nelson and others.
The program's beginnings can be traced to 1946, when the nation's first
"conservation education” major was established at UWSP. Today, the College
emphasizes hands-on field training and an integrated core curriculum that
exposes students to the multiple disciplines of forestry, soils, water
resources, wildlife and human dimensions of natural resource management. To
facilitate this field-oriented approach to learning, the College has 3 field
stations -- Central Wisconsin Environmental Station, Schmeeckle Reserve, and
Treehaven. In addition, the College offers a renowned program in paper science
and engineering.
The College's strong reputation can be attributed largely to its longstanding
commitment to recruit faculty who enjoy and excel at teaching. CNR faculty also led the campus in research grants,
creating opportunities for students to participate in scholarly research.
Individual student success is a high priority in the College, as evidenced by an
excellent job placement rate for our graduates.
We currently have 10,000 alumni, 1300 undergraduate majors
and 80 plus faculty and staff. Whether you are a prospective student, potential
partner or contributor we hope you will join us in creating a sustainable future
for Wisconsin and the world!