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• MSU Water Page

  Digital Document

  Published on May 28, 2015
  

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  Irrigation Practices to Preserve Water Quality (E0009TURF)

  Digital Document

  Published on May 28, 2015
  Watering the lawn is a necessary activity for many homeowners who desire a high quality turf. When done correctly, irrigating turf will ensure better density and growth that allows the turf to compete more effectively with weeds and to reduce other pest pr

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  Salt runoff can impair lakes

  Article

  Published on February 22, 2018
  Salting roads, parking lots, and sidewalks can turn our “fresh” water salty.

• Silence of the soaker hoses

  Article

  Published on July 15, 2011
  Bacterial iron, a bacterium in well water, can plug up or severely restrict the flow of water through your soaker hose.

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  Meeting the Michigan or Indiana water use reporting requirements

  Article

  Published on March 4, 2019
  Agricultural water users in Michigan and Indiana with the capacity to pump 70 gallons per minute or more need to report their water use by April 1.

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  Water use of biomass crops

  Article

  Published on August 25, 2015
  Michigan State University study shows that key biomass crops use similar amounts of water as corn.

• Native plants for Michigan landscapes: Part 1 – Trees

  Article

  Published on April 5, 2011
  Native plants are a great addition to the landscape to provide a thrifty, no-nonsense landscape for years to come.

• Water – a drop of life

  Article

  Published on May 17, 2016
  All living things need water to live. Read about ways to help youth appreciate water and not take it for granted.

• Water saving perennials: Carefree and beautiful without the fuss

  Article

  Published on August 10, 2011
  Tired of paying steep water bills throughout the summer, or just want to be a good steward? Consider these low-maintenance and drought tolerant perennials.

• Protecting your septic system after a flood

  Article

  Published on September 25, 2017
  With one in five U.S. households depending on septic systems to treat their wastewater, knowing how to protect your system after a major flood could save your system and expensive repairs.

• Getting smart nutrition advice for your family

  Article

  Published on February 23, 2012
  Nutrition is always in the news. Here’s how to know if you can trust what you read or hear.

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  Adequate water supply is the heart of an irrigation system

  Article

  Published on March 4, 2019
  Irrigation investments start with securing an adequate water supply that meets the state legal requirements for large scale water use and minimal potential for conflict with neighbors or adverse resource impacts.

• Are you prepared for flooding and other severe weather this spring?

  Article

  Published on March 14, 2014
  Learn action steps you can take now as we transition into spring, a season in Michigan when floods most typically occur.

• Yard waste practices impact water quality

  Article

  Published on February 3, 2012
  Simple practices such as grasscycling can help protect local water resources.

• Gardening in Michigan

  Digital Document

  Published on April 24, 2012
  Whether you are looking to save money, love fresh flavor, or just enjoy working with nature, Michigan is a great place for growing fruit, vegetables, flowers and other landscape plants.

• Uniform water application essential for irrigated plots and research

  Article

  Published on June 6, 2014
  Assuring Irrigation system uniformity is an essential step in conducting irrigated crop research and demonstrations.

• Tough plants for tough places: Grasses

  Article

  Published on August 29, 2011
  Grasses are the ultimate tough plant for the ultimate tough place – Michigan.

• Excess drying leads to poor mulch performance

  Article

  Published on August 10, 2011
  Wood mulch applied too thickly then allowed to dry out may create a water-repellant condition that leads to poor perennial performance and even death.

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  Pond plants are a vital part of a balanced aquatic ecosystem

  Article

  Published on April 2, 2018
  Plants in your pond balance your pond’s ecosystem. Aquatic plants offer food, shelter and environment for fish in ponds.

• Comprehensive onsite wastewater management education programs offered by MSU

  Article

  Published on January 31, 2014
  MSU Extension is offering onsite wastewater (septic system) educational programs for designers, installers, haulers, homeowners, business owners and municipal officials to improve use and maintenance.