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

MSU researcher examines agricultural conservation practices to reduce environmental impact on Great Lakes

Published on August 2, 2023
Ghane receives $1.2 million MDARD funding for continued water quality research
MSU researchers receive NSF grant to address ‘Grand Challenge’ of plant biology

Published on July 18, 2023
Pursuing ways to anticipate observable plant attributes through mathematical analysis, predictive modeling
Center for PFAS Research positions MSU scientists as leaders in field

Published on July 12, 2023
Michigan State University researchers are partnering with colleagues across the state, country and worldwide to address PFAS contamination.