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Michigan’s young engineers are using LEGO robotics to combat sea lamprey

A group of fourth and fifth graders from Wass and Hill Elementary Schools have traded in their backpacks for blueprints. Assisted by MSU Associate Professor Michael Wagner, an expert on aquatic invasive species, the team has designed a buoy to help protect the Great Lakes from a long-standing threat to the region’s ecosystem: the sea lamprey.
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How Hydrologic Modeling Is Helping With Water Conservation

Newly appointed Michigan State University AgBioResearch-affiliated scientists are diving deeper into the water story, working to better understand water movement and the human impact on it.
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How to Stop the Human Waste Problem on Michigan Beaches

Michigan's beaches face a serious contamination issue, largely due to failing septic systems that leak human waste into lakes, leading to E. coli outbreaks and other health risks. MSU expert Joan Rose is working with communities to modernize waste management and restore water quality, providing a roadmap for future improvements.