Heavy rains in northwest Michigan have resulted in flooding
Many orchards across northwest Michigan are impassable due to standing water in orchards. Growers are concerned about covering for early disease control with the excess water in the orchard.
Ask the expert: What to know about data centers
Associate Professor and MSU Water Alliance member Erik Nordman answers questions on how the rapid growth of data centers impacts water, electricity, and Michigan’s economy.
MSU Student Poetry Finds a Permanent Home at Tollgate Drain Wetlands
Community members gathered at UrbanBeat in Old Town, Lansing to celebrate the permanent installation of six winning poems at Ingham County’s Tollgate Drain Wetlands.
Study links PFAS exposure to weaker immune response, raising water protection needs
New research finds that exposure to PFAS may weaken the immune system in adults, raising new concerns about the long-term health effects of these widely used chemicals.
'DASH' divers help lake residents manage aquatic invasive species
Learn how divers can survey for and reduce the amount of aquatic invasive species in Michigan lakes.
Harmful Algal Blooms in Western Lake Erie
Lake Erie is the smallest and shallowest of the five Great Lakes, and it is divided into three parts, including the shallow western basin, the flatter central basin, and the deep eastern basin.
GLWA’s Cheryl Porter reflects on making history as AWWA president
Cheryl Porter reflects on her historic AWWA presidency, challenges facing aging water systems, and how institutions can prepare the next generation of water professionals.
MSU Water Alliance 2026 Sustainability Bracket Challenge
The MSU Water Alliance and the MSU Surplus Store and Recycling Center are teaming up for a Sustainability Bracket Challenge inspired by the excitement of the NCAA March Madness tournament!
MSU researchers launch international project to shed light on Africa’s smallest-scale fisheries
Millions in sub-Saharan Africa rely on small-scale, informal “safety net fisheries” for food and income, yet their impact is often overlooked. An MSU-led initiative aims to better document and understand these vital but undercounted systems.
Artist Avery Williamson partners with MSU on Grand River art installation
Michigan-based artist Avery Williamson has partnered with Michigan State University to develop an exhibit reflecting the science and community of the Grand River with a focus on micro- and nano plastics.
Angelique B. Willis to be honored with 2026 MSU Graduate Student Award for Community Engagement
Angelique Willis is strongly committed to leveraging her expertise in Health Geography, Public Health, Epidemiology, Environmental Health, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to enhance drinking water quality and safeguard human health.
Panel on Careers in Water Provides Lessons from Experts in the Field
The 2026 WaterCube NRT Annual Retreat and Symposium, held Feb. 20 at the Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center, featured 12 trainee research presentations followed by a panel on Careers in Water.