Natural Resources

Michigan State University AgBioResearch's work in natural resources covers a wide variety of topics, including conservation, fisheries and wildlife, forestry, the environment, energy and water.

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MSU researcher leads innovative effort to protect lake whitefish using genetic markers

Published on June 9, 2025
Jared Homola, an assistant professor in the MSU Department of Fisheries and Wildlife, is using advanced genetic modeling to help conserve Lake Michigan’s declining lake whitefish population and improve fishery management strategies.
MSU researcher hired through Agricultural Resiliency Program working to improve water quality in Michigan

Published on May 21, 2025
Subhasis Giri has joined the MSU Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering.
MSU researcher receives $500K grant to study tree species suited to future Michigan climates

Published on May 15, 2025
Jeremy Johnson, assistant professor in the MSU Department of Forestry, leads the project.