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25 years of sturgeon research: MSU celebrates conservation success at Black Lake

Published on September 8, 2026
Sturgeon Palooza will commemorate a quarter century of research, restoration and partnerships that have helped revive Michigan's iconic lake sturgeon population.
From Beijing to Six Continents: Summer School Advances Telecoupling and Metacoupling Research

Published on September 4, 2026
More than 160 participants from six continents joined a hybrid program at Beijing Normal University to explore telecoupling, metacoupling, and global sustainability challenges.
Is this aquatic plant invasive?

Published on September 2, 2026
Learn to distinguish between invasive and native aquatic plants of Michigan with our series of illustrated identification cards.
Remembering Dr. Howard Tanner

Published on August 27, 2026
The MSU College of Agriculture and Natural Resources community commemorates the life and enduring legacy of Department of Fisheries and Wildlife alumnus Howard Tanner.
Year two of Michigan’s Aquatic Invasive Species Detection Blitz casts a wider net for community science

Published on August 27, 2026
The 2026 Blitz brought more participants, more observations and more verified aquatic invasive species records.
Bridging disciplines to address invasive species and disease risks in the pet trade

Published on July 27, 2026
MSU researchers collaborate with the pet trade to better understand invasive species and pathogen introductions, evaluate prevention strategies, and develop science-based recommendations that support ecosystems and responsible pet ownership.
The milfoils: The good, the bad, and the ugly

Published on July 17, 2026
Discover the differences between Michigan’s native, beneficial watermilfoil plant species and their non-native counterparts.
Beyond Panda Conservation Today: A Framework for a Changing World

Published on June 19, 2026
New study led by Michigan State University introduces a decision-support framework that helps conservation managers evaluate whether today's strategies will remain effective as climate change reshapes habitats and ecosystems.
MSU AgBioResearch Director George Smith stepping down in August to become dean at University of Arizona

Published on June 1, 2026
Smith has been the AgBioResearch director since 2021.
Steelhead stocking connects Spartans to the Red Cedar River

Published on May 19, 2026
MSU community members gathered along the Red Cedar River on April 28 for a steelhead stocking. Hosted by the MSU Fisheries and Wildlife Club and Michigan DNR partners, the event highlighted fish stocking efforts in Michigan waterways.
Fellowship focus: Maison Fellowship advances raptor research in the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife

Published on May 12, 2026
Funding from the Joseph Laurence Maison Fellowship is powering Fisheries and Wildlife graduate student Nick Alioto’s research on the migratory behavior of red-tailed hawks in Michigan.
MSU researchers receive $148K NSF grant to create wetlands partnership

Published on May 12, 2026
Project will focus on developing education plans and activities related to wetlands that address community needs and increase participants’ scientific literacy and engagement.
Fellowship Focus: Ambrose Pattullo Fund empowers creative storytelling

Published on May 1, 2026
Department of Community Sustainability graduate student Tyler Swanson was recently awarded the Ambrose Pattullo Graduate Fellowship for his short story “The Way Through.”
Ringing in spring with a peep! Getting to know the spring peeper

Published on April 23, 2026
Don’t be fooled by its small stature—Michigan’s smallest frog also happens to be the loudest.
CANR honors departments, units with Culture, Access and Belonging badges

Published on April 23, 2026
The CANR and the Office of Culture, Access and Belonging will honor the Culture, Access and Belonging Badge Award recipients during the CANR Faculty and Staff Awards reception on May 6.