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.

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?