Fisheries & Wildlife at Michigan State University

How do Homeowners Associations influence sustainable landscaping and solar energy adoption? FW and James Madison College Professor Daniel Kramer and FW doctoral student Madeline Carr explore the issue.
Read the full article here: https://theconversation.com/hoas-are-often-barriers-to-sustainable-landscaping-and-solar-energy-heres-how-they-could-be-bridges-instead-288483

MSU researchers found evidence that lake sturgeon may routinely live well beyond 200 years, with some approaching 300 years — far longer than scientists previously believed.

The findings could improve how fisheries managers conserve one of North America’s oldest freshwater fish and may prompt scientists to revisit age estimates for other long-lived species.

“A new international study, led in part by Michigan State University researchers, found women make up nearly 40% of the global small-scale fisheries workforce, which is more than double what many traditional fisheries datasets suggest.” Read the full article from MSUToday here:
https://msutoday.msu.edu/news/2026/07/women-and-fisheries

Kinda chic to live in Michigan 💅

The recent cyclospora outbreak has affected thousands of Michiganders. Visit the following link to read the full MSUToday article about how wastewater monitoring could help identify hotspots, guide testing and monitor when the outbreak begins to subside:
https://msutoday.msu.edu/news/2026/08/cyclospora-outbreak-wastewater-research

Camp Wa Wa Sum has been an important part of MSU's history for almost 80 years. Located along the Au Sable river, the camp has given generations of visitors the opportunity to experience Michigan's natural resources. The Gardiner family has cared for the property and preserved its traditions for 3 generations, specifically Kevin Gardiner now. Learn more about Camp Wa Wa Sum's history here: https://ipf.msu.edu/index%2Ephp/about/news/legacy-stewardship-camp-wa-wa-sum

Stickers, but for FW students 🐆🦆🐟

Join Jillian Rajewski, Fisheries and Wildlife Alumni and current employee at Pollinator Partnership on August 17th and 18th for an urban agriculture workshop! The event is free, and lunch is included for registrants. Register here: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/pollinatorpartnership/event/urbanhabitatforpollinators/
If you have any questions about the event, feel free to email Jillian at [email protected].