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.
News
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MSU researcher receives Michigan Department of Natural Resources grant to continue lake sturgeon study
Published on January 11, 2021
Kim Scribner, a professor in the MSU Department of Fisheries and Wildlife, has received a $780,000 grant from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources for research to restore declining lake sturgeon populations in Michigan. -
MSU AgBioResearch center in Escanaba changes name, enhances forestry mission
Published on December 3, 2020
MSU Upper Peninsula Forestry Innovation Center expands research and outreach programs. -
Citizen science bioblitz events evolve during novel coronavirus pandemic
Published on November 30, 2020
A bioblitz pairs community members with researchers in an effort to identify as many species as possible at a given location during a specific timeframe. During the pandemic, researchers have had to adapt the event structure.
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.
Contact
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Dana Infante, Ph.D.
Professor; MSU AgBioResearch Associate Director
infanted@msu.edu
517-432-7232