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-led effort spawns creation of new migratory freshwater fish database
Published on May 18, 2022
Scientists cataloged the life histories of 1,250 North American migratory fish species to help natural resources managers make more-informed conservation decisions. -
New MSU research supported by sustainable agriculture fund
Published on May 12, 2022
Researchers are studying land management decisions made by owners of both farmland and woodland. The work is supported by MSU alumni Doug and Maria Bayer. -
MSU researcher receives $750K grant to examine effects of wildfire burn severity on soil health
Published on February 14, 2022
Project is funded by USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Programs
Contact
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George Smith
Director of AgBioResearch, Senior Associate Dean for Research
smithge7@msu.edu
517-355-0123