A COMMITMENT TO LOCAL AND GLOBAL WATER STEWARDSHIP
As a state with over 15,000 freshwater lakes, we know water. Our access to ample fresh water has put us at the forefront of commercial activity in agriculture, power generation and more while giving way to improving the lives of many across the globe. When it comes to moving, metering, treating and using water in a sustainable manner, Wisconsin possesses world-leading knowledge based on a long history of innovation.
Today we’re home to a broad range of water-focused academic programs, including the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee School of Freshwater Sciences, the nation’s only graduate-level institution dedicated solely to freshwater. Milwaukee is also home to the Global Water Center and designated as one of two United Nations Global Compact Innovating Cities in the nation, making it “The Capital of Water” according to Forbes.
Thirty major public and private educational institutions throughout Wisconsin offer more than 50 different water-focused degree programs. Where better to launch or advance a career aimed at addressing the world’s water challenges?
WATER TECHNOLOGY LEADERSHIP
Wisconsin is consistently ranked at the top, from health care and cost of living to career opportunities and industry development.
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WATER TECH COMPANIESONLY
GLOBAL WATER CENTER IN THE WORLDThe Water Council, 2017
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FRESHWATER CAPITAL OF THE WORLDThe Water Council, 2017
WATER TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY RESOURCES
WATER TECHNOLOGY COMPANIES IN WISCONSIN®
ABB
A.O. Smith
Badger Meter
Centrisys Corporation
Hanging Gardens, LLC
InSinkErator
Kohler
MillerCoors
P&H Mining
Pentair Water Group, Inc.
Rexnord
Rockwell Automation
“Southeastern Wisconsin has become an ecosystem where businesses, universities and other groups can come to collectively solve global water challenges”
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TESTIMONIALS
Wisconsin’s strong economic engine is helping businesses across the state maximize their success. Learn how companies are thriving by exploring our testimonials.
“Southeastern Wisconsin has become an ecosystem where businesses, universities and other groups can come to collectively solve global water challenges”
“Our investment truly shows how committed we are to establishing our leadership in the U.S. market and to the future of the Wisconsin dairy industry.”
“As we establish the Zurn headquarters in Milwaukee, we greatly appreciate the tremendous support that we have received from both the State of Wisconsin and City of Milwaukee. Rexnord anticipates continued growth and expansion of our water businesses as we believe Wisconsin and Milwaukee have created an ecosystem for water technology companies to access world-class talent, innovation and technology development, as well as research partnerships that will help shape and address the world’s water challenges.”
“We moved Exact Sciences to Madison because of the state’s strong, dedicated workers and the first-class universities to recruit talent. With the FDA’s approval of Cologuard and our pipeline for potential new cancer screening tests, WEDC is offering another incentive to continue growing our team in Wisconsin.”