The global movement of exotic animals in the pet trade is multibillion-dollar industry and spans hundreds of countries. Unfortunately, trade can also facilitate the movement of invasive species and diseases.

Understanding how wildfire smoke behaves can help people make informed decisions during smoke events. While spraying water may seem like a good idea, research shows it is not an effective way to reduce smoke particle concentrations.

This partnership is equipping agricultural professionals and farmers with the knowledge and tools needed to implement conservation practices that improve water quality while supporting farm productivity.

Over 500 volunteers participate in the Vernal Pool Patrol program, identifying, mapping, monitoring and providing data on vernal pools across the state to assist MSU researchers.

The projects are funded through the Growing Healthy Together Initiative, an AgBioResearch-led program established in February 2026 to solve complex health challenges through transdisciplinary research.

Associate Professor and MSU Water Alliance member Ethan Theuerkauf's research has found a fivefold increase in shoreline armoring along Lake Michigan’s coast between 2014 and 2021.

Michigan stands alone as the only state in the country without a comprehensive statewide code regulating onsite wastewater treatment systems, more commonly known as septic systems.

Michigan Senator Sam Singh, who represents the 28th District, touted MSU's work as essential to supporting the state's second-largest industry.

MSU researchers have developed a promising new method for carbon dioxide (CO2) capture. It involves using a macroporous hydrogel infused with a solution made from algae amino acids (microalgal amino acid salt solution or MAASS).

For Earth Day 2026, we asked MSU students to reflect on their personal connection to water and share thoughts about living more sustainably on campus.

Hear from MSU Water Alliance Hub leaders Elena Litchman, Ethan Theuerkauf, and Wade Syers as they discuss global water access and building stronger, more resilient communities in the Great Lakes.

A 10-minute student-produced environmental documentary about the Great Lakes is already drawing attention from three film festivals, with more expected.