The Partnership for Ecosystem Research and Management unites MSU with fisheries, wildlife management, and forest management agencies to help keep Michigan’s natural resources healthy and sustainable.

Partnership for Ecosystem Research and Management (PERM) unites Michigan State University scientists from the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife and Department of Forestry with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) to address chronic and emerging threats to Michigan’s wildlife and natural resources.

Partnership between MSU, Sault Tribe encourages tribe members to consider pursuing natural resources careers

Environmental DNA technology helping MSU researchers more accurately examine aquatic communities

Forestry Professor Helps Shape Urban Forestry Research, Policy, and Practice as Part of National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council

PERM 25th Anniversary

Former and current members of the Partnership for Ecosystem Research and Management discuss the impact of the program in its first 25 years.

MSU announces new Center for PFAS Research

Training future foresters new part of partnership between MSU, community colleges, industry

On the radar: Hunting invasive crayfish in Michigan rivers and streams

What is Mass Timber?

George Berghorn, an assistant professor in the MSU School of Planning, Design and Construction, explains the materials and processes of the new cutting edge building material.

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