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
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MSU research shows emerald ash borer threatening tree species vital to Indigenous cultures
Published on September 19, 2023
Findings were published in the journal Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment -
New MSU study shows innovative machine learning techniques more accurately monitor PFAS in Michigan drinking water
Published on August 30, 2023
Researchers sought to create regional models that take into account factors unique to Michigan. -
AgBioResearch scientist develops tools to inform water conservation strategies
Published on August 9, 2023
Glenn O’Neil builds online resources to help ‘bridge the gap’ between scientific research and on-the-ground application
Programs
Contact
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George Smith
Director of AgBioResearch, Senior Associate Dean for Research
smithge7@msu.edu
517-355-0123