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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.
Two Michigan educators chosen to join Sea Grant aboard EPA’s research vessel on Lake Michigan

Published on July 1, 2025
Ashley Community Schools' science teacher, Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge park ranger set sail on July 7.
Legacy phosphorus loads, future solutions: Michigan’s push to reduce phosphorus in Lake Erie

Published on June 20, 2025
Learn about efforts to improve water quality in the Western Lake Erie Basin.
Granting change: Small grants empowering Michigan communities

Published on June 6, 2025
The Clean Boats, Clean Waters program awards $35,000 to twelve conservation groups to educate and empower their local communities in preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species, while actively engaging with boaters and anglers.
Southwest Michigan field crops update – June 5, 2025

Published on June 5, 2025
Wheat is ending pollination and starting kernel development. Corn and soybeans reached early vegetative stages, but cool weather slowed development. Dry, windy conditions allowed lots of field work, including forage raking and baling.
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
Southwest Michigan field crops update – May 29, 2025

Published on May 29, 2025
Wheat is mostly in full flower, and some fungicides for Fusarium head blight have gone out. Corn and soybeans continue in early vegetative stages, potatoes are at tuber initiation, and alfalfa had its first cutting.
Southwest Michigan field crops update – May 29, 2025

Published on May 29, 2025
Wheat is mostly in full flower, and some fungicides for Fusarium head blight have gone out. Corn and soybeans continue in early vegetative stages, potatoes are at tuber initiation, and alfalfa had its first cutting.
MSU researcher hired through Agricultural Resiliency Program working to improve water quality in Michigan

Published on May 21, 2025
Subhasis Giri has joined the MSU Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering.
HABs videos offer tips for a healthy pond or lake

Published on April 24, 2025
Three online presentations cover topics including septic systems, nutrient budgets, direct management options of HABs, and more.