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.
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.
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 for Women’s History Month
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.
River levels stable for now, flooding risk ongoing
Water levels along the Red Cedar River did not rise as high as earlier forecasts suggested, but additional rain expected this week could bring renewed flooding concerns in low-lying areas of campus.