MSU Water Alliance

MSU Water Alliance We bring together experts across MSU to find solutions to water-related challenges through research, education, and engagement with communities and industries.

đź“– Our Book of the Month for September is The Water Knife by Paolo Bacigalupi This science-fiction novel, recommended by ...
09/03/2026

đź“– Our Book of the Month for September is The Water Knife by Paolo Bacigalupi

This science-fiction novel, recommended by MSU Water Alliance Director Joan Rose, explores a near-future where climate change has reduced the availability of water.

Have ideas for future Book of the Month selections? Let us know! 👇

09/03/2026

GVSU scientists Jamie Cross and Amanda Buday will showcase their environmental technologies at Meijer in Norton Shores from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Sept. 4.

Our Fall Semester Kickoff is one week away, but there's still time to register.Join us on Sept. 9 to network, learn abou...
09/01/2026

Our Fall Semester Kickoff is one week away, but there's still time to register.

Join us on Sept. 9 to network, learn about water diplomacy, play a game of water trivia, and participate in our travel award drawing for early-career professionals.

Graduate students, postdocs, faculty, specialists, and all other members of the MSU Water Alliance community are encouraged to attend!

👉Register Here: https://msu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3QpnbXWH7yNMVG6

Welcome back, Spartans! đź’šThe start of a new semester is a great time to build simple conservation habits into your daily...
08/31/2026

Welcome back, Spartans! đź’š

The start of a new semester is a great time to build simple conservation habits into your daily routine.

Carry a reusable water bottle
• Refilling a reusable bottle helps reduce the demand for single-use plastic.

Take shorter showers
• Cutting just a few minutes from your shower routine can save gallons of water over time.

Run full loads of laundry
• Washing only full loads means using water more efficiently and getting more out of every wash cycle.

As Lansing explores the possibility of hosting the first Bubble Barrier in the U.S., researchers at MSU and GVSU are bri...
08/28/2026

As Lansing explores the possibility of hosting the first Bubble Barrier in the U.S., researchers at MSU and GVSU are bringing a miniature version of the technology to communities along the Grand River.

The mini model will demonstrate the technology and help gauge community concerns around the bubble barrier.

This project is led by the MSU Water Alliance alongside the GVSU Annis Water Resources Institute, corporate partners, state agencies, and the city of Lansing.

Read More: https://water.msu.edu/feature/mini-model-gathers-community-feedback-lansing-bubble-barrier

Happy World Lake Day! Did You Know: Michigan is home to over 11,000 inland lakes? đź“Ť Houghton Lake is the largest in the ...
08/27/2026

Happy World Lake Day! Did You Know: Michigan is home to over 11,000 inland lakes?

đź“Ť Houghton Lake is the largest in the state, spanning 20,044 acres
đź“Ť Torch Lake is famous for its clear waters
đź“Ť Lake Charlevoix offers endless views
đź“Ť Burt Lake supports five different fish species
đź“Ť Mullett Lake is a haven for boating and fishing

It's time for another Wednesday Water post! This month, we spoke with Alliance member Nish*ta D'Souza, an assistant rese...
08/26/2026

It's time for another Wednesday Water post!

This month, we spoke with Alliance member Nish*ta D'Souza, an assistant research professor in Fisheries & Wildlife at Michigan State University, about wastewater monitoring in her lab.

👉Swipe to learn more about this important public health tool!

Autumn Bland, a PhD student in the Department of Sociology, joined the WaterCube NRT Fellowship Program in 2025. Autumn’...
08/21/2026

Autumn Bland, a PhD student in the Department of Sociology, joined the WaterCube NRT Fellowship Program in 2025.

Autumn’s research focuses on water access and insecurity in the U.S. Working with MSU Associate Professor Stephen Gasteyer and other collaborators, she co-created (Dis)closing the Water Gap, a national dashboard that tracks household water, sanitation, and plumbing access.

Read the Publication: https://journals.plos.org/water/article?id=10.1371/journal.pwat.0000498

Explore the Tool: https://disclosingthewatergap.org


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Registration is open for the 2026 Michigan Sustainability Conference (MISCON), hosted by the Michigan Department of Envi...
08/19/2026

Registration is open for the 2026 Michigan Sustainability Conference (MISCON), hosted by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy(EGLE).

MISCON brings together sustainability professionals across business, government, higher education, and community organizations to share sustainability solutions and best practices.

When: Sept. 9-10, 2026
Where: Lansing, Michigan
Registration Deadline: Aug. 26, 2026

Register Here: https://egle.idloom.events/2026-MISCON

August is National Water Quality Month! Safeguarding Michigan’s water resources requires year-round coordination across ...
08/13/2026

August is National Water Quality Month!

Safeguarding Michigan’s water resources requires year-round coordination across the state:

• Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) sets safety standards and monitors municipal drinking water systems
• Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development - MDARD works with farmers to reduce seasonal fertilizer and pesticide runoff
• Local health departments conduct beach water testing
• Watershed councils help to manage stormwater
• Universities track harmful algal blooms, monitor wastewater, and study emerging contaminants

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