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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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  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.

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  Annual Great Lakes Day conference videos share info on PFAS in the Great Lakes, marine debris and more!

  Published on April 1, 2024
  A playlist of individual recorded sessions are available at the Michigan Sea Grant YouTube site.

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  MSU leader accepted into Food System Leadership Institute program

  Published on December 11, 2019
  Darrell Donahue, MSU Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering chair and Institute of Water Research director, is participating in the national executive leadership program through the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities.

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  Working to preserve healthy water ecosystems

  Published on July 31, 2017
  Through the Institute of Water Research, MSU works to keep preserve water resources.

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  New director named for MSU Institute of Water Research

  Published on October 8, 2024
  Pouyan Nejadhashemi has been named director of the Institute of Water Research effective Oct. 15, 2024.

• Flushing phosphorus down the drain tile

  Published on November 12, 2020
  Learn more about practices to keep phosphorus in your field and out of the water.

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  IWR Hosts Faculty Partners

  Published on November 19, 2021
  In October 2021, MSU's Institute of Water Research held an initial gathering of its team of faculty partners to discuss ongoing and upcoming water-related research projects.

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  CANR Spartans come together to give almost $50K on Give Green Day

  Published on March 22, 2022
  The 2022 Give Green Day was very successful for the CANR community, with nearly $50,000 raised for various projects and programs representing the college, AgBioResearch and MSU Extension.

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  2024 IWR Project Update: An Investigation of Rangeland and Pasture Soil Health and its Drivers

  Published on January 20, 2024
  Experts from Michigan State University’s Institute of Water Research are two years into a groundbreaking five-year study to transform the management of America’s rangelands and pastures.

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  Delisa Scholarship supports students interested in water research and sustainability

  Published on September 21, 2022
  Sally Delisa, ’64 elementary education, established an endowed scholarship in memory of her husband, Robert Delisa, ’64 social science, for students interested in water research and sustainability.

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  MSU students partner with Michigan communities to improve trail access

  Published on May 30, 2025
  Trail Building, Law and Policy course connects student projects to community development

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  Online tool identifies areas where people in Michigan are at greatest risk from harmful algal blooms (HABs)

  Published on June 20, 2023
  Some algal blooms contain toxins that can be harmful to animals or humans.

• Know your lake plants — get out on your lake and sample!

  Published on September 20, 2012
  One key to managing your lake is making accurate identifications of aquatic plants.

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  Collaborating with farmers to help protect streams and rivers in Michigan

  Published on July 1, 2020
  The MSU Institute of Water Research provides research, tools and partnerships that help farmers with environmentally safe water management.

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  Dr. Jeremy Hartsock: Advancing Michigan’s Lake Management Through Plant Research

  Published on April 16, 2025
  Learn how the IWR's Dr. Jeremy Hartsock is working to advance Michigan’s lake management through plant research.

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  MSU alum, philanthropist continues to advance MSU and CANR

  Published on October 12, 2021
  Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering alumnus, Larry P. Walker, Ph.D., is a true philanthropist, giving back his time, talent and treasure to advance Michigan State University.

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  MSU leads $12 million Western Lake Erie Basin performance-based conservation program

  Published on July 14, 2025
  The program is funded by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development and led at MSU by the Institute of Water Research and the Center for Regenerative Agriculture.

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  Saving soil with cover crops

  Published on December 4, 2020
  Podcast recording with a thumb-area farmer delves into how he uses cover crops to save soil and money.

• IWR Spring 2025 Student Intern Highlight

  Published on April 17, 2025
  Join us as we chat with the IWR's 2025 Highlighted Spring Intern, Alyssa Cogan.

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  Water quantity webinar addresses water availability and use

  Published on June 28, 2021
  Local decision-makers play a key role in managing our freshwater resources.