Natural Resources
Michigan State University AgBioResearch and MSU Extension research and outreach in natural resources covers a wide variety of topics, including climate change, conservation, fisheries and wildlife, forestry, the environment, energy and water.
MSU received more than $42 million from 2021-2023 for water-related research, development and outreach activities. Over 50% of this funding is linked to the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, MSU AgBioResearch and MSU Extension.
News
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Mitigating effects of invasive insect attacking hemlock trees
Published on October 1, 2018
A tiny insect — no larger than 1.5 millimeters in length — threatens more than 170 million trees in Michigan, and the cascading ecosystem effects could be catastrophic. -
Global Water Pathogens Project awarded $1.6 million to put research into practice
Published on May 3, 2018
The Global Water Pathogens Project will be supported in part by a new three-year, $1.6 million grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. -
Restless Soul Leads to Lifelong Work in Water
Published on April 10, 2017
Joan Rose is accomplished. And she improves lives every day for people she doesn’t even know. But her story isn’t finished.
Programs
Partnership for Ecosystem Research and Management
The Partnership for Ecosystem Research and Management unites MSU with fisheries, wildlife management, and forest management agencies to help keep Michigan’s natural resources healthy and sustainable.
Institute of Water Research
The Institute of Water Research at Michigan State University is dedicated to developing science-based technology, research, educational programs, and partnerships to help understand and address critical water issues.
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