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.
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
Partnership for Ecosystem Research and Management
The Partnership for Ecosystem Research and Management unites MSU with fisheries, wildlife management, and forest management agencies to help keep Michigan’s natural resources healthy and sustainable.
Institute of Water Research
The Institute of Water Research at Michigan State University is dedicated to developing science-based technology, research, educational programs, and partnerships to help understand and address critical water issues.
Contact
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Dana Infante, PhD
Professor; MSU AgBioResearch Associate Director
infanted@msu.edu
517-432-7232