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New field guide to aquatic invasive plants in Michigan released by MSU Extension Center for Lakes and Streams
Published on September 30, 2025
This new resource serves as a practical guide to identifying and reporting aquatic invasive plants in lakes, streams, and ponds. -
Lark joining MSU through Agricultural Resiliency Program to address land use challenges facing today’s farmers
Published on June 11, 2025
Tyler Lark, an expert in land use change and sustainable agriculture, will become an assistant professor at MSU in August 2025. -
MSU researcher hired through Agricultural Resiliency Program working to improve water quality in Michigan
Published on May 21, 2025
Subhasis Giri has joined the MSU Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering. -
How to access water withdrawal information post-2008 from the MIWATT (Michigan’s Water Withdrawal Assessment Tool) website.
Published on February 20, 2025
Michigan’s Water Withdrawal Assessment Tool (MIWATT) data can be helpful when looking at nearby withdrawals or checking on a withdrawals status is unknown. -
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 study how to increase water-, nutrient-use efficiency in greenhouses, nurseries
Published on September 18, 2024
Tom Fernandez, a professor in the Department of Horticulture, has conducted extensive research on how to efficiently irrigate plants in greenhouses and nurseries. His newest project examines how to effectively treat water after it’s used in production. -
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. -
MSU researcher examines relationship between water infrastructure, economic development in rural U.S. communities
Published on September 4, 2024
Stephen Gasteyer, an associate professor in the Department of Sociology, is gaining deeper insight into the gap in U.S. water access by analyzing the link between water infrastructure and economic development in rural U.S. communities. -
MSU researchers helping low-volume meat processors determine wastewater treatments
Published on August 28, 2024
Two projects to help small meat processors manage wastewater have been funded by the Michigan Alliance for Animal Agriculture. -
MSU researchers build connection between forests and drinking water, outreach and conservation strategies follow
Published on August 21, 2024
A team of MSU researchers has shown there’s “untapped potential” for ensuring that Michigan forests provide clean and abundant drinking water. -
MSU researchers develop low-cost sensors to help farmers irrigate more efficiently, manage diseases
Published on August 14, 2024
Scientists have developed a system called LOCOMOS to monitor irrigation efficiency. -
Michigan plant leaders play key role in new climate resiliency program
Published on May 29, 2024
Leaders from the Michigan Plant Coalition began discussions in 2016 on ways their industries could prepare for challenges brought upon by climate change. -
New Agricultural Climate Resiliency Program funds four projects
Published on April 22, 2024
Each project will be supported at roughly $1.25 million over three years. -
Scale-up facilities increase opportunities for MSU researchers
Published on September 14, 2021
Investments have had significant impacts on MSU biosystems engineering researchers, but additional support in water research and smart agriculture is key for continued growth. -
Protecting the Au Sable River
Published on June 23, 2021
As climate change and invasive species continue to threaten Michigan’s fisheries, MSU and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources are working together to assess the resilience of the iconic trout stream. -
Spartan siblings share passion for biosystems engineering
Published on March 26, 2021
Alicia and Ryan Ziegler use their biosystems engineering experiences at MSU to solve real-world problems in food, energy and the environment. -
Monitoring MSU’s campus for the novel coronavirus
Published on March 22, 2021
Jade Mitchell, associate professor in the MSU Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering, and doctoral student Ryan Julien play a critical role in analyzing public health implications and informing decision-making. -
MSU professor leads the way on PFAS research
Published on February 12, 2021
Studying the effects of contaminants on fish populations -
Developing the next generation of wastewater treatment technology
Published on February 4, 2021
Pilot wastewater treatment plant partnership between MSU, City of East Lansing provides opportunities for research and education
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