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, partners working to improve Au Sable River resiliency
Published on November 29, 2023
Researchers from Michigan State University are working with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources to ensure the sustainability of the Au Sable River fishery. -
Fish-tracking network grows strong under leadership of MSU Fisheries and Wildlife professor
Published on November 15, 2023
Chris Vandergoot is the director of the Great Lakes Acoustic Telemetry Observation System (GLATOS), which brings together researchers and fishery managers alike who use sound to monitor fish. -
MSU scientist protects wildlife populations through disease surveillance, management
Published on November 8, 2023
Sonja Christensen seeks to curtail wildlife disease in Michigan and beyond.
Programs
Contact
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George Smith
Director of AgBioResearch, Senior Associate Dean for Research
smithge7@msu.edu
517-355-0123