UW-Stevens Point: Northern Aquaculture Demonstration Facility 2.79

The UWSP-Northern Aquaculture Demonstration Facility is recognized for promoting sustainable aquaculture among the public, private and tribal sectors through technology transfer, applied research, demonstration and outreach.

Wisconsin's highly diversified aquaculture industry has over 2,600 registered commercial fish farms, 14 state hatcheries, 2 federal hatcheries and all the resources needed to accommodate significant expansion. This facility will serve as an incubator for new aquaculture practices; providing students and faculty resources for the development of life-long learning.


The facility is the northern-most campus of the University of Wisconsin-Steven's Point. The University's College of Letters and Science directs the facility in collaboration with various partners based on projects and program goals. Some of our partners include:

-Wisconsin's Aquaculture Industry
-Wisconsin Sea Grant and North Central-Region Aquaculture Center
-Federal, Tribal & State Fish Hatcheries/Natural Resource Agencies
-Private aquaculture Entrepreneurs
-Wisconsin Public Schools (K-12) & Community Organizations
-University of Wisconsin-Extension
Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection

Tours are FREE and open to all ages Monday-Friday 10am to 3pm. It is recommended to schedule in advance with Emma Wiermaa: ewiermaa@uwsp.edu or 715-779-3262, especially for larger groups or special times.