College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

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  Terry Gibb

  Water Resource Management and Education
  gibb@msu.edu
  586-469-6440
  

• Gardening in Michigan

  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.

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  Irrigation Practices to Preserve Water Quality (E0009TURF)

  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

• MSU Water Page

  Published on May 28, 2015
  

• Weather - Drought

  Published on July 2, 2012
  The MSU Extension Weather – Drought resource page provides timely information to agricultural producers as weather conditions impact their operation.

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  Huron Pines AmeriCorps begins year of service providing environmental education and outreach

  Published on March 1, 2018
  Huron Pines AmeriCorps member to serve with MSU Extension and Michigan Sea Grant expanding outreach capacity

• Plugging an abandoned well is the right thing to do for your health, safety and the environment

  Published on November 5, 2013
  Abandoned water wells are a source of contamination of drinking water supplies that many people never think about.

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  Everything you need to know about the upcoming Introduction to Lakes course

  Published on August 8, 2016
  This online course aims to help students achieve a deeper understanding of Michigan’s inland lake ecology and will make your next visit even more meaningful.

• Get a head start on spring with MSU Extension digests

  Published on March 20, 2015
  Signing up for MSU Extension news digests will help professionals and consumers learn about specific topics and interests.

• Getting smart nutrition advice for your family

  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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  State releases Part 2 of its official Water Strategy

  Published on July 27, 2016
  Protecting, promoting state’s freshwater resources are key goals.

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  U.S. National Climate Assessment reports on the science of climate change and its impacts

  Published on December 16, 2014
  U.S. Global Change Research Program assessment presents many examples of how climate change is already affecting and will increasingly affect our lives in the future.

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  ‘Crude Move’ webinar series discusses transportation options for crude oil

  Published on August 19, 2016
  Series helps lay out issues, risks, interests and options.

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  Detention Pond guidebook offers private owners advice on proper maintenance

  Published on December 17, 2015
  Reducing the impacts of pollutants and stormwater on local streams resulting from increased development is key to protecting Michigan’s water resources.

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  Water use of biomass crops

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

• Michigan’s unreported large quantity water withdrawal registration initiative and related workshops

  Published on March 6, 2017
  MDEQ offers an opportunity for never before registered large quantity water users to register withdrawals and area workshops allow producers to start the process.

• Two questions to diagnose a standing water problem

  Published on May 23, 2016
  With heavier rains, water may pool around buildings and cause serious damage. Ask yourself the two things to zero in on how to address the problem.

• Are flushable bathroom products safe for sewer and septic systems?

  Published on November 21, 2013
  In recent years, the use of products such as pre-moistened "flushable" wipes have been advertised as a way to feel "cleaner" and "fresher" but most don't know they have caused damage to wastewater systems across the country.

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  Farming far north: The North Farm to host on-farm short courses

  Published on February 17, 2016
  MSU Extension short courses are scheduled at the North Farm to support Upper Peninsula citizens’ use of season extension technologies to produce food both for themselves and for the local markets.

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  Rain gardens part 2 – rain garden plants

  Published on December 2, 2021
  Rain gardens resemble regular perennial gardens and borders but have a more important function in the landscape. Learn more about which plants to include in your family’s rain garden.