WELCOME to the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife at Michigan State University. We strongly believe that natural resources and environment are vital to the future of humanity. The faculty, staff and students in the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife strive to meet the global challenges that threaten the sustainability of Earth’s ecosystems. Through our renowned and distinguished education, research, and outreach programs, we empower students and stakeholders with the knowledge, skills, and tools needed to safeguard our natural heritage and promote quality of life for all.
Who will make a difference for the rivers, the lakes, the land?
For the fish, the wildlife, the environment?
WE WILL!
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News
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SPDC student receives 2021 CANR Outstanding Student Leadership Award
Published on April 5, 2021
Recent grad Ashley Prince studied construction management and helped form the Professional Women Builders student organization while at MSU. -
MSU named Top 10 agriculture and forestry college in new report
Published on March 23, 2021
Michigan State University is among the top-rated agriculture and forestry colleges worldwide, according to the Quacquarelli Symonds World University Ranking by Subject report released in March 2021. -
Student-led bird banding innovation spearheads continuation of data collection despite COVID-19
Published on March 16, 2021
Two fisheries and wildlife undergraduate students, Hannah Landwerlen and Evan Griffis, designed and built a box that allows bird banding to be performed safely during the novel coronavirus pandemic. -
MSU-led international research team receives $1 million grant to build multi-disciplinary precision livestock farming network
Published on March 1, 2021
Building a multi-disciplinary livestock farming network is the focus of a new $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Data Science for Food and Agricultural Systems program. -
MSU professor leads the way on PFAS research
Published on February 12, 2021
Studying the effects of contaminants on fish populations
Featured In the News
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Frank elected to National Academy of Education
Published on March 12, 2021 by MSU College of Education
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MSU's Institute of Water Research chosen for economic study of groundwater contamination management
Published on March 3, 2021 by Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy
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MSU researchers receive $1 million grant to make livestock farming network
Published on March 2, 2021 by WLNS
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For Shielding Endangered Neighbors, Pandas Make Flimsy Umbrellas
Published on February 25, 2021 by New York Times
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Intense storms from climate change harming Michigan streams and rivers
Published on February 23, 2021 by Great Lakes Now | Michigan Radio
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Lizards may be protecting people from Lyme disease in the southeastern United States
Published on February 5, 2021 by Science Magazine
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The animals that ticks bite in the U.S. South can impact Lyme disease spread
Published on February 5, 2021 by Science News
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Scientists call for global policymakers to treat “fish as food” to help solve world hunger
Published on January 19, 2021 by Environmental Defense Fund
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Grant will let MSU researchers fight the decline of the lake sturgeon
Published on January 11, 2021 by WLNS
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Helping Giant Pandas Doesn't Always Help Their Neighbors
Published on January 7, 2021 by Treehugger
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Events
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Apr 21
Learning to see the pride for the lions: an interdisciplinary assessment of complex systems; Presented By: Jacalyn Mara Beck
April 21, 2021 4:00PM – 5:00PM Virtual
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Apr 22
Population Dynamics of Brown Bears Along Brooks River in Katmai National Park, Alaska Presented by: Leslie Catherine Skora
April 22, 2021 1:00PM – 2:00PM Virtual
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Apr 22
Building State Wildlife Agency Capacity for Effective Partnerships Presented by: Megan Cross
April 22, 2021 2:00PM – 3:00PM Virtual
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Apr 26
Evaluating Genomic Estimates and Reconstructed Pedigrees as Assessment Techniques for Sea Lamprey Populations Presented by: Ellen Weise
April 26, 2021 11:00AM – 12:00PM Virutal
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Apr 29
Examining factors influencing mammal occurrence and assembly Presented By: Herbert Kasozi
April 29, 2021 11:00AM – 12:00PM Virutal