College of Agriculture & Natural Resources Department of Fisheries and Wildlife

News

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  The rising tide of sand mining: a growing threat to marine life

  Published on February 21, 2025
  Jianguo "Jack" Liu and colleagues call to better identify the significant damage sand extraction across the world heaps upon marine biodiversity. In One Earth.

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  Reuniting fire and oak: A unique partnership for sustaining Michigan’s oak forests

  Published on February 20, 2025
  A new partnership helps shed light on the benefits of prescribed fire for Michigan’s oak forests.

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  CANR FW researcher leads global effort to address data deficiencies in small-scale fisheries

  Published on February 14, 2025
  A newly published study featuring significant contributions from MSU's Dr. Mar Mancha-Cisneros is shedding light on the vital role of small-scale fisheries in addressing hunger and malnutrition while supporting livelihoods worldwide

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  Whelan receives a 2025 CANR Distinguished Service Award

  Published on February 10, 2025
  Gary Whelan will receive a 2025 CANR Distinguished Service Award during the annual ANR Awards on Friday, March 7.

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  Russia-Ukraine War’s unexpected casualties: Hungry people in distant nations

  Published on December 20, 2024
  A unique study shows how the war that has destroyed Ukrainian croplands is disrupting food supply chains thousands of miles away from the battlefields.

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  Liu among “most cited” on global list of top researchers

  Published on November 19, 2024
  Jianguo "Jack" Liu, director of the Center for Systems Integration and Sustainability, has been named to the “2024 Highly Cited Researchers” list, a ranking organized annually by Clarivate Analytics.

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  New facilities and grounds coordinator named at MSU Corey Marsh Ecological Research Center

  Published on November 12, 2024
  Jed Asher, formerly with MSU Infrastructure Planning and Facilities, joined the Corey Marsh team in early November.

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  National Academies release multi-scale research report by committee on which two Spartans serve

  Published on October 22, 2024
  Two MSU sustainability scholars are on a prestigious National Academies committee releasing their findings Thursday about the best ways to understand the biological world.

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  New director named for MSU Institute of Water Research

  Published on October 8, 2024
  Pouyan Nejadhashemi has been named director of the Institute of Water Research effective Oct. 15, 2024.

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  MSU internships in South Africa offer immersive wildlife conservation experiences for students

  Published on September 27, 2024
  This summer, students from CANR and MSU broadly participated in immersive conservation-based internships in South Africa. These experiences allow participants to work with world-class scientists, develop real-world skills and learn about local cultures.

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  MSU scientists awarded two new grants over $1M each to address PFAS impacts on agriculture

  Published on September 27, 2024
  The grants will support a multidisciplinary approach evaluating the impact of PFAS on a Michigan farm.

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  Newly published research by MSU scientists shows how low levels of water contamination impact fish behavior and survival

  Published on September 25, 2024
  Findings were published in Environmental Science & Technology and Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry.

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  Maritime history and archaeology come alive for 4-H youth campers at NOAA Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary

  Published on September 19, 2024
  4-H Great Lakes and Natural Resources Camp campers explore science, careers, and environmental stewardship.

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  MSU scientists working to understand distribution of Michigan’s native, invasive aquatic plants

  Published on September 11, 2024
  Researchers are testing various methods to analyze plant species found in Michigan lakes.

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  Interim Dean Daum shares vision for CANR at Michigan State University

  Published on July 17, 2024
  Matthew Daum, Ph.D., the newly appointed interim dean of CANR at MSU, steps into the role with a wealth of experience and expertise. As he embarks on this new chapter, Dr. Daum shares his perspective on leadership and his vision for CANR's future.