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  Institute of Water Research

  The Institute of Water Research at MSU is dedicated to developing science-based technology, research, educational programs, and partnerships to address critical water issues that foster human well-being in Michigan and beyond.

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  Pouyan Nejadhashemi, Ph.D.

  MSU Research Foundation Professor
  pouyan@msu.edu
  517-432-7653
  

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  Cora Johnson

  Research Assistant I
  corajohn@msu.edu
  

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  Jeremy Hartsock, Ph.D.

  Academic Specialist - Outreach
  hartsoc4@msu.edu
  

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  Quinton Merrill

  Research Assistant I
  merrillq@msu.edu
  

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  Lois Wolfson, Ph.D.

  Senior Specialist - Emeritus
  wolfson1@msu.edu
  

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  Jeremiah Asher

  Assistant Director
  asherjer@msu.edu
  517-432-5586
  

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  Alaina Johnson

  Project Manager
  nunnalai@msu.edu
  

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  Elizabeth Throckmorton

  Research Administrator
  throckm6@msu.edu
  

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  Cole Kelley

  Research Assistant I
  kelle118@msu.edu
  

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  Ruth Kline-Robach

  Outreach Specialist
  kliner@msu.edu
  

• Training, engaged research, and decision-support products help inform researchers, practitioners, and people about Freshwater and Human Health of the Great Lakes region.

  Published on December 4, 2024
  The MSU engagement core team offered community engagement training for scientists associated with the Center.

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  An Overview of Existing Water Law in Michigan Related to Irrigation Water Use and Riparian Considerations

  Published on February 1, 2011
  This resource outlines Michigan’s water laws governing irrigation, including riparian and groundwater rights, nuisance protection under the Right to Farm Act, permitting for large withdrawals, surface water use, and legal precedents for water conflicts.

• MSU Institute of Water Research

  Published on March 26, 2012
  MSU Institute of Water Research

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  Enrollment now open: Popular MSU Extension course Introduction to Lakes Online offered January 2026

  Published on September 3, 2025
  Register today for this unique opportunity to learn about inland lakes.

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  Agriculture’s role in protecting Lake Erie

  Published on April 1, 2015
  Phosphorus runoff: A large contributor to problems in Western Lake Erie Basin.

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  NEW REPORT EXPLORES THE LONG-TERM COSTS OF RELYING ON INSTITUTIONAL CONTROLS IN RESPONDING TO GROUNDWATER CONTAMINATION

  Published on September 2, 2024
  A team of researchers and policy advisors from MSU's IWR and FLOW published a new report with funding from EGLE to estimate the costs of utilizing institutional controls for groundwater management in Michigan.

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  $19M research project seeks to understand how management impacts soil health, farmer well-being

  Published on December 7, 2021
  An international coalition co-led by MSU announced a $19 million project aimed at understanding how grazing management decisions impact soil health on pasture and rangeland, and how soil health can positively impact a producer’s land and well-being.

• MSU's Institute of Water Research upgrades SIDMA, advancing social indicator tracking for nonpoint source pollution programs

  Published on August 25, 2025
  MSU's Institute of Water Research upgrades SIDMA, advancing social indicator tracking for nonpoint source pollution programs

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  MSU receives $1 million EPA grant supporting water quality in Michigan

  Published on June 2, 2020
  The MSU Institute of Water Research will lead project to improve water quality in the Saginaw River watershed through farmer-led outreach and education.

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  MSU part of new center leading climate change research in Midwest

  Published on September 29, 2021
  MSU researchers are lending their expertise on a variety of topics, from fisheries management to forest ecology.