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

Hydrologic modeling from MSU scientists lends insight into how water can be conserved, managed

Published on October 2, 2024
MSU AgBioResearch-affiliated scientists Yadu Pokhrel and Phanikumar Mantha model the movement of water to help shape guidelines and policies around conservation and management.
Newly published research by MSU scientists shows how low levels of water contamination impact fish behavior and survival

Published on September 25, 2024
Findings were published in Environmental Science & Technology and Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry.
MSU scientists working to understand distribution of Michigan’s native, invasive aquatic plants

Published on September 11, 2024
Researchers are testing various methods to analyze plant species found in Michigan lakes.