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

Michigan Clean Water Corps to be administered by MSU through new $1.7 million grant

Published on September 30, 2020
The Michigan Clean Water Corps, a statewide network of volunteer programs for monitoring lake and stream water quality, will now be administered through MSU with a grant from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy.
The fish are biting, but Michigan’s charter fishing industry is struggling

Published on August 17, 2020
A recent Michigan Sea Grant survey found that the average captain lost 15 trips during the early part of the 2020 season, which led to an overall loss of $4.5 million in revenue from charter fees.
Collaborating with farmers to help protect streams and rivers in Michigan

Published on July 1, 2020
The MSU Institute of Water Research provides research, tools and partnerships that help farmers with environmentally safe water management.