Fate of the Earth Symposium Recap
The Fate of the Earth: Our Waters Symposium took place at the Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center on March 20-21, 2025. Couldn’t make it? Here’s what happened...
Delisa Scholars Making Waves in Water Research
The Robert J. Delisa Scholarship Fund provides financial support to College of Agriculture & Natural Resources (CANR) undergraduate and graduate students interested in water research and environmental sustainability.
MSU researchers, community leaders address arsenic in rice and other issues of food safety
Research from MSU College of Agriculture & Natural Resources (CANR) faculty members Felicia Wu and Christian Kelly Scott is calling the health benefits of brown rice into question.
Water experts weigh in at Fate of the Earth Symposium
The Water Alliance sat down with Claire Chase and Annalise Blum to discuss their interests in environmental and water-related work and the most pressing water challenges for the next 10-15 years.
MSU professor’s fresh water mission
More than 70% of Earth is covered in water, but only about 3% is drinkable. This finite quantity is segregated in ice caps, lakes, rivers, groundwater and the atmosphere.
MSU Researchers Create Guide for Water User Committees
In 2008, a law under the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act authorized high-capacity water users in Michigan to form Water User Committees (WUC).
New Report Explores the Long-term Costs of Relying on Institutional Controls in Responding to Groundwater Contamination
A team of researchers and policy advisors from MSU's IWR and FLOW published a new report with funding from EGLE to estimate the costs of utilizing institutional controls for groundwater management in Michigan.
How MSU's Research Powers Michigan's Economy and Future
A top global public research university, MSU has built a research enterprise that reaches every part of Michigan, driving the state’s economy and contributing to a stronger, healthier present and future.
Climate and environment at issue in upcoming election: MSU experts can comment
MSU experts can comment on policies and issues impacting the environment that will be influenced by the Nov. 5 election.
Uncovering new insights into shoreline impacts of Great Lakes ice
Researchers are using drones, phones and a cryogenic wave tank to learn more about freshwater coasts.
MSU researchers turn the tide for safer, healthier water
In a world that feels unpredictable, Michigan State University is meeting the moment by creating practical climate solutions today that will ensure a more sustainable and secure future.
MSU researchers to explore climate change solutions based on Indigenous knowledge in new NSF grant
Researchers will work with Indigenous communities to document the numerous challenges they face from climate change.