Michigan Sen. Sam Singh on MSU agriculture research, outreach: ‘There’s a need and a want’
Michigan Senator Sam Singh, who represents the 28th District, touted MSU's work as essential to supporting the state's second-largest industry.
Spartans Making a Difference: High-efficiency Carbon Capture
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).
Earth Day 2026 | MSU Water Alliance
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.
World Water Day 2026 | MSU Water Alliance
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.
Student documentary on the Great Lakes gains global film festival recognition
A 10-minute student-produced environmental documentary about the Great Lakes is already drawing attention from three film festivals, with more expected.
When flooding hits, MSU Extension is here to help
Whether you’re a homeowner, farmer, parent or concerned community leader, MSU Extension offers trusted support during severe weather.
MSU PhD Student Partners with Nepal, Thailand on Wastewater Monitoring Project
Emilia Emerson has turned research that began during her master’s into an international collaboration with professors in Nepal and Thailand.
Will my turf recover from recent flooding?
Recent rainfall events caused flooding on golf courses, lawns and other turf areas. Depending on how long the turf was submerged and whether soil deposition occurred will determine whether turf survives.
Joan Rose Awarded 2026 Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize for Pioneering Work in Water Safety
Professor Joan Rose, the Homer Nowlin Chair in Water Research at MSU and director of the MSU Water Alliance, has been named the 2026 recipient of the Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize (LKYWP).
WaterCube NRT Fellows Attend National Science Foundation Annual Meeting in Golden, Colorado
WaterCube NRT trainees Autumn Bland and Rui Li presented posters at the National Science Foundation (NSF) Research Traineeship Annual Meeting, Mar. 23-24, 2026, in Golden, Colorado.
MSU Student Wins ADDY Award, Collaborates with Filmmaker Kalyanee Mam
Alva Nguyen, a communicator with the MSU Water Alliance, received the 2026 Judge’s Choice Award from the American Advertising Federation (AAF) Lansing for his short film River Has No Borders.
Repairing your flood-damaged fields
Heavy rains and flooding have left many farm fields in need of physical repair. Along with debris, the flood waters may have deposited sand and silt drifts that could vary from just a few inches to nearly one foot deep.