Flexible plastic packaging is ubiquitous but problematic, as it degrades into microplastics that pollute our water, food, and air. MSU's Yoorae Noh is investigating how these plastics interact with harmful substances in water systems, aiming to contribute to the developing science on their environmental and health impacts.

Water microbiologist Joan Rose was honored for her lifetime of water research with the International Water Association Global Water Award. She was recognized Aug. 10 at the IWA World Water Conference in Toronto, Canada.

Michigan State University researchers are tackling a problem no one has ever solved: How do you stop an invasive fish from entering a river without entirely blocking all fish?

Michigan's beaches face a serious contamination issue, largely due to failing septic systems that leak human waste into lakes, leading to E. coli outbreaks and other health risks. MSU expert Joan Rose is working with communities to modernize waste management and restore water quality, providing a roadmap for future improvements.

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.