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
-
Protecting the Au Sable River
Published on June 23, 2021
As climate change and invasive species continue to threaten Michigan’s fisheries, MSU and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources are working together to assess the resilience of the iconic trout stream. -
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. -
Lab focuses on addressing emerging forest diseases
Published on February 18, 2021
Work includes addressing oak wilt in Michigan
Programs
Contact
-
George Smith
Director of AgBioResearch, Senior Associate Dean for Research
smithge7@msu.edu