MSU ExtensionWater Quality

MSU Extension works with community leaders to create water-protection strategies, landowners and industry to reduce risks of water pollution, and state agencies to develop water quality information systems.

News

Local conservation issues tackled by couple through skills and knowledge gained in Michigan Conservation Stewards Program (CSP)

Published on August 6, 2019

Find out how you can learn more about Michigan’s ecosystems and apply your expertise to volunteer opportunities in your community

Attend the farm drainage field day on Sept. 12-13, 2019

Published on August 1, 2019

Come to a drainage field day in Lenawee County and learn how to protect the soil and water.

Harmful algal bloom forecast 2019

Published on July 15, 2019

This year we are experiencing unusual and disruptive weather patterns resulting in high lake levels highlighting the need to manage our freshwater resources in the Great Lakes.

Common pond types in Michigan

Published on July 1, 2019

If you have a pond on your property, did you ever wonder how the pond got there? Why is the water pooling in that area? How did the pond form? Is it natural or is it man-made?

Explore the rarely seen world of freshwater plants!

Published on June 27, 2019

Take a deep dive into aquatic plant identification with a 2-day course at Kellogg Biological Station