Noah Lottig

I’m a scientist and consultant specializing in water quality monitoring and the integration of innovative technologies to support the management of lakes and rivers. With over a decade of experience in aquatic ecosystem research, I help lake associations, agencies, and watershed groups make data-informed decisions to better understand, protect, and restore their freshwater resources.

As a Site Manager with the North Temperate Lakes Long-Term Ecological Research Program at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, I lead efforts that integrate advanced monitoring technologies with ecosystem science. My work spans real-time water quality sensing, long-term ecological data collection, and the development of models that help explain and predict water quality dynamics.

I specialize in building and applying data systems that inform lake and watershed management, including fisheries assessments, dissolved oxygen and thermal modeling, and carbon cycling analysis. Whether designing custom monitoring platforms or collaborating on regional-scale conservation efforts, I focus on turning complex environmental data into actionable insight.

Through the development of open-source, real-time sensor platforms, I also help communities implement scalable, cost-effective monitoring solutions. My goal is to democratize access to high-quality environmental data—empowering local stakeholders to engage more deeply with their lakes and rivers.

Educational History
B.S., Biology and Legal Studies, University of Wisconsin Superior (2003)
M.S., Biological Sciences, Virginia tech (2005)
Ph.D., Limnology and Marine Science, University of Wisconsin (2009)