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Wastewater Monitoring: Inside the Rose Lab

When a virus spreads through a community, the first warning sign is often in the sewer. Step inside MSU’s Water Quality and Environmental Microbiology Lab, also known as the Rose Lab, where scientists use wastewater to track viruses and protect public health.
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Learn how we collaborate with communities to find solutions to water-related challenges.
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This event addresses microplastics in surface and drinking water.
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How MiNet is Safeguarding Michigan’s Water Year-Round

For public health officials, researchers, and community leaders, the end of swim season signals the start of another cycle. The work of testing water quality and tracking contamination continues well into the fall.
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MSU Fisheries and Wildlife celebrates 75 years of water science and stewardship

MSU’s Department of Fisheries and Wildlife (FW) marked its 75th anniversary with a two-day program Sept. 12-13, 2025, highlighting the department’s many impacts, including long-standing ties to water.