MSU Initiatives
Michigan Network for Environmental Health & Technology (MiNet)
MiNet is a statewide network of laboratories that use advanced PCR-based methods to assess recreational water quality, identify sources of fecal contamination in surface water, and monitor SARS-CoV-2 in wastewater.
Institute of Water Research (IWR)
IWR is one of 54 federally designated water institutes created under the Water Resources Research Act of 1964, supported by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). It also receives ongoing support from MSU AgBioResearch and MSU Extension, and is a member of the National Institutes for Water Resources.
Center for PFAS Research
The MSU Center for PFAS Research works to quantify and communicate PFAS risks and mitigate the impacts on human health, agriculture and natural resources.
MSU Enviroweather
Enviroweather aims to develop and deliver a sustainable weather-based information system that helps users make pest, plant production, and natural resource management decisions in Michigan.
Quantitative Fisheries Center
The Quantitative Fisheries Center aims to enhance fishery management by improving quantitative methods for stock assessment and decision-making. It also focuses on understanding fish community and population dynamics.
Center for Intelligence Water Resources Engineering
This center uses advanced technologies to tackle 21st-century water challenges, balancing conservation with usage by considering both human and natural water resources.
MSU Extension
Lakes, Streams & Waterbeds
MSU Extension teams with local, state, regional and federal agencies and stakeholder organizations to protect and promote the sustainable use of the state’s distinctive aquatic resources.
Center for Lakes and Streams
The mission of the MSU Extension Center for Lakes and Streams is to advance the conservation and stewardship of Michigan’s inland lakes and streams through engagement, education and research.
Natural Resources
Our natural resources programs improve public understanding, helping landowners and communities use those assets for sustainable long-term social and economic development and conserve natural resources for future generations.
Our Additional Partners
Michigan Sea Grant
Michigan Sea Grant is committed to diverse and inclusive engagement to facilitate research, education and outreach through partnerships with people and organizations to foster healthy Great Lakes coastal ecosystems, communities and economies.
They envision healthy, sustainable and accessible Great Lakes ecosystems with equitable, inclusive, just and diverse communities that depend upon them.
Great Lakes Echo
Great Lakes Echo is produced by the Knight Center for Environmental Journalism at MSU. Original content is produced by students, faculty, professional journalists and Capital News Service.
It fosters and serves a news community defined by proximity to and interest in the environment of the Great Lakes watershed, and uses traditional reporting methods to push the frontiers of journalism while remaining rooted in the values of accuracy and fairness, harnessing the knowledge, interests, skills and energy of that community.
MSU Agricultural Water Management Programs
MSU Agricultural Water Management
This site contains resources, articles and experts relevant to a wide range of water issues in agriculture. Find help and information on issues from irrigation maintenance to tile drain installation.
MSUE Irrigation
Irrigation plays a big part in agriculture. Learn the ins and outs of agricultural irrigation and find resources to meet your needs.
MSU Agriculture Irrigation Program (Tools & Resources)
Irrigation plays a big part in agriculture. Learn the ins and outs of agricultural irrigation and find resources to meet your needs.
MSU Agricultural Drainage Program
The Department of Biosystems & Agricultural Engineering's Drainage Program provides education and practical solutions to address agricultural water management issues.