The Red Cedar River is misunderstood. An MSU environmental science librarian is working to change that with research on the river’s history.

As Great Lakes coastlines face the dual threats of rising water levels and severe erosion, MSU researchers are helping Michigan communities build resilience through data-driven planning. By collaborating with local leaders and equipping them with crucial insights, they're preparing for the inevitable return of high waters and the challenges they bring.

State Representative Phil Skaggs recently spoke at a Water Alliance event on the importance of the state's septic systems.

Water experts from 39 units across Michigan State University came together to collectively tackle 21st century water problems at the MSU Water Alliance hub networking event.

Each year, golf courses around the U.S. spend billions of dollars to keep fairways and putting greens lush and thriving. Depending on where a golf course is located, many courses around the world spend around $1 million each year on irrigation.

Water science is broad and multi-faceted. It’s studied by experts not just in natural and physical sciences, but also in social science, engineering, public health, to name a few. The MSU Water Alliance was created to bring these disciplines together and encourage collaboration to solve problems.

Gertjan Medema, a Dutch microbiologist, was honored with the 2024 Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize. He’ll officially accept the award at the Singapore International Water Week in June.

Joan Rose, Homer Nowlin Chair in Water Research, was honored as a “Guardian of the Environment” for her outstanding lifetime of effort by the Great Lakes Environmental Festival in Manistee.

Water issues there have escalated into a dire situation that demands immediate attention. The groundwater we count on to supply America’s rural residents is facing a critical risk of overextraction and contamination

Michigan State University is committed to finding solutions to modern problems that jeopardize the availability of clean, safe water for natural ecosystems and for human uses, including drinking, agriculture and so much more.

The Isley family of Lenawee County and Michigan State University are working together to improve the water quality and reduce toxic algae in the Lenawee County area.

Municipal water systems must remove “forever chemicals” from their tap water under a new rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency meant to prevent deaths and serious illnesses linked to the substances.