WELCOME to the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife at Michigan State University. Our faculty, staff, and students 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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National Academies release multi-scale research report by committee on which two Spartans serve
Published on October 22, 2024
Two MSU sustainability scholars are on a prestigious National Academies committee releasing their findings Thursday about the best ways to understand the biological world. -
New director named for MSU Institute of Water Research
Published on October 8, 2024
Pouyan Nejadhashemi has been named director of the Institute of Water Research effective Oct. 15, 2024. -
MSU internships in South Africa offer immersive wildlife conservation experiences for students
Published on September 27, 2024
This summer, students from CANR and MSU broadly participated in immersive conservation-based internships in South Africa. These experiences allow participants to work with world-class scientists, develop real-world skills and learn about local cultures. -
MSU scientists awarded two new grants over $1M each to address PFAS impacts on agriculture
Published on September 27, 2024
The grants will support a multidisciplinary approach evaluating the impact of PFAS on a Michigan farm. -
Newly published research by MSU scientists shows how low levels of water contamination impact fish behavior and survival
Published on September 25, 2024
Findings were published in Environmental Science & Technology and Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry.
Featured In the News
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China counts wild pandas. Nobody believes its tally
Published on October 15, 2024 by New York Times
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Panda conservation seen in US-China efforts helping other species thrive, scientists say
Published on October 7, 2024 by South China Morning Post
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MSU, DNR partner to protect lake sturgeons from extinction
Published on August 22, 2024 by MSU Today
Check out the live video feed of the peregrine falcon nesting box installed atop Spartan Stadium in 2022 by the MSU Fisheries and Wildlife Club.
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