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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MSU researchers at forefront of efforts to halt spread of oak wilt
Published on April 17, 2023
Lab provides novel methods to protect trees against infection of deadly tree disease -
MSU researchers engage in CDC center of excellence aimed at addressing vector-borne diseases
Published on November 22, 2022
Michigan State University researchers will be supported by $1.3M in grant funding, part of larger $10M project. -
Michigan State University and USGS team up in state-federal partnership for fishery and wildlife science
Published on November 3, 2022
Michigan to host the 42nd USGS Cooperative Research Unit
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