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

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
MSU AgBioResearch announces two new leaders to assist with oversight of research portfolio

Published on February 9, 2022
Dana M. Infante and James J. Kells have been appointed to new leadership roles in MSU AgBioResearch.
MSU researcher receives $1.9M grant to develop testing framework for PFAS toxicity

Published on January 25, 2022
Cheryl Murphy, a professor in the MSU Department of Fisheries and Wildlife and director of the Center for PFAS Research, leads the project funded by the U.S. Department of Defense’s Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program.

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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.