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

New director named for MSU Institute of Water Research

Published on October 8, 2024
Pouyan Nejadhashemi has been named director of the Institute of Water Research effective Oct. 15, 2024.
Hydrologic modeling from MSU scientists lends insight into how water can be conserved, managed

Published on October 2, 2024
MSU AgBioResearch-affiliated scientists Yadu Pokhrel and Phanikumar Mantha model the movement of water to help shape guidelines and policies around conservation and management.
Newly published research by MSU scientists shows how low levels of water contamination impact fish behavior and survival

Published on September 25, 2024
Findings were published in Environmental Science & Technology and Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry.