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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New MSU research center focusing on natural resources
Published on February 1, 2020
The Corey Marsh Ecological Research Center opened in November 2018 and will host long-term ecological research projects. -
PhD student researches unconventional water sources for nursery crop irrigation
Published on December 18, 2019
Shital Poudyal's work aims to lower the environmental footprint and increase overall sustainability of nursery-grown trees. -
U.S. protected areas do not meet international conservation targets for lakes
Published on October 21, 2019
According to a recent study published by a team of scientists at Michigan State University and the University of California, Berkeley, the U.S. is currently not protecting enough lakes.
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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George Smith
Director of AgBioResearch, Senior Associate Dean for Research
smithge7@msu.edu
517-355-0123