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Rose Receives Guardian of the Environment Award

Joan Rose, Homer Nowlin Chair in Water Research at MSU, was honored as a “Guardian of the Environment”.
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Rural Water Crisis Vital to Health of the Planet

The groundwater we rely on to supply America’s rural residents is facing a critical risk of over-extraction and contamination.
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Making a Splash in Water Research

MSU is committed to finding solutions to modern problems that jeopardize the availability of clean, safe water for natural ecosystems and human use.
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MSU Works with Farmers to Fight Climate Change by Improving Water Quality and Drainage

The Isley family of Lenawee County and MSU are working together to improve the water quality and reduce toxic algae in the Lenawee County area.
A researcher in a yellow coat testing for PFAS in water

New EPA PFAS ruling: MSU experts provide overview of changes

Municipal water systems must remove “forever chemicals” from their tap water under a new rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency.
Members of the MSU Water Alliance sitting by a microphone

Amplifying MSU Expertise and Connecting with the Community

Joan Rose, Jo Latimore, and Amber Pearson discuss the Water Alliance’s vision, mission, and objectives along with some of the challenges and opportunities ahead.
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MSU to Address Global Water Issues Through New Alliance

MSU has harnessed its vast water research expertise to create the MSU Water Alliance, a bridging organization among existing water science units on campus and among faculty with water expertise.
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MSU Works to Make Drinking Water Safer by Fighting Contaminants

MSU has been awarded a grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to better understand the amount of pathogens and disinfection byproducts in drinking water distribution systems and to assess associated health risks.
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More trained leaders needed to solve global water crisis

MSU is looking to address global water issues by developing a graduate training program to create a highly competent workforce with the broad technological, scientific and cultural skills needed to resolve current and future water challenges.
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Study Shows Machine Learning More Accurately Monitor PFAS in Michigan Drinking Water

Newly published research from MSU scientists demonstrates how regionally specific machine learning-based modeling more effectively monitors levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) chemicals in Michigan drinking water compared to nationwide models.
Younsuk Dong and associates stand under the LOCOMOS system

Increasing Crop Yield and Reducing Water Consumption with Precision Irrigation

Younsuk Dong, an Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist, has created a system that will improve irrigation and plant disease management.
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Climate Change Threatens Asia’s Water Tower

MSU researchers are identifying policy changes that need to happen now to prepare for the future impacts projected by climate models.