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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.

National coverage for a local freshwater project! Smithsonian Magazine features proposed Bubble Barrier in Lansing’s Gra...
10/09/2026

National coverage for a local freshwater project! Smithsonian Magazine features proposed Bubble Barrier in Lansing’s Grand River.

The technology uses underwater air curtains to capture floating plastic before it enters the Great Lakes.

This project is led by the MSU Water Alliance alongside GVSU Annis Water Resources Institute, Meijer, Michigan EGLE, Michigan Waterways Stewards, Michigan DNR, LimnoTech, and the City of Lansing.

Read the story: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/innovation/could-this-dutch-invention-help-tackle-plastic-pollution-in-americas-waterways-180989651/

The Michigan Section AWWA (MI-AWWA) is hosting its 2nd Young Professionals Summit in Lansing this March.Call for Abstrac...
10/09/2026

The Michigan Section AWWA (MI-AWWA) is hosting its 2nd Young Professionals Summit in Lansing this March.

Call for Abstracts is Open!

If you're interested in presenting, we strongly encourage you to submit an abstract before the deadline.

This summit is an opportunity to:

🤝 Connect with fellow early-career professionals and established water industry leaders
🌐 Expand your professional network across Michigan’s water sector
💡 Share your insights and research findings

Event Details:

🗓️ March 9–10, 2027
📍 Location: Lansing Community College – West Campus
👉Abstract Submission Deadline: October 30, 2026

🔗 Submit your abstract or learn more: https://www.mi-water.org/yp-summit

Michigan-based artist Avery Williamson and MSU's Lissy Goralnik have hosted several interactive pop-ups recently, includ...
10/08/2026

Michigan-based artist Avery Williamson and MSU's Lissy Goralnik have hosted several interactive pop-ups recently, including one at BealFest!

These creative sessions are gathering community input for an upcoming art installation that will accompany Lansing’s proposed bubble barrier.

📍Get Involved:

Missed the earlier pop-ups? The team will be hosting another interactive table at the 2026 Sustainability Month Fair on Tuesday, Oct. 13. Stop by to learn more and help shape the installation.

Read more about the project: https://water.msu.edu/feature/artist-avery-williamson-partners-msu-grand-river-art-installation

Energy efficiency means using less energy to get the same (or better) results. Making simple changes in our daily routin...
10/07/2026

Energy efficiency means using less energy to get the same (or better) results. Making simple changes in our daily routines not only lowers energy bills but helps conserve natural resources, reduces emissions, and protects our environment.

Here are a few easy energy-saving tips!

🌡️ Optimize your thermostat: Adjust it 7–10 degrees closer to outside temperatures for 8 hours a day.
💨 Tune up your HVAC: Replace air filters every 1–3 months to avoid straining your system.
☀️ Embrace natural light: Use daylight whenever possible to save electricity.
🔌 Power down: Shut down and unplug electronics when not in use.

📖 Our Book of the Month for October is Unbottled by sociologist Daniel JaffeeIt addresses the explosive growth of the bo...
10/05/2026

📖 Our Book of the Month for October is Unbottled by sociologist Daniel Jaffee

It addresses the explosive growth of the bottled water industry and its impacts on social justice, public water systems, and the environment.

Have ideas for future BOTM selections? Let us know!👇

Looking for water-related talks and activities during the month of October?• Great Lakes Microplastics Summit (Virtual) ...
10/02/2026

Looking for water-related talks and activities during the month of October?

• Great Lakes Microplastics Summit (Virtual) Learn about microplastics in surface and drinking water and their impact on human and environmental health (https://egle.idloom.events/2026-Microplastics-Summit)

• MSU Sustainability Month Fair (East Lansing) Explore sustainability happening across campus (https://sustainability.msu.edu/events/2026/10/sustainability_month_fair)

• Lunch & Learn: Harmful Algal Blooms (Virtual) This event is hosted by the MSU Water Alliance and discusses HABs in our waters (https://water.msu.edu/index%2ephp/event/lunch-learn-harmful-algal-blooms)

• Lunch & Learn: Water Connects Us All, Ireland and the U.S. (Virtual) This event is hosted by the MSU Water Alliance and addresses the global protection of water (https://water.msu.edu/index%2ephp/event/lunch-learn-water-connects-us-all-ireland-and-us)

Central Michigan University Sociology Professor and MSU alumnus Cedric Taylor is hosting a screening of his documentary,...
09/28/2026

Central Michigan University Sociology Professor and MSU alumnus Cedric Taylor is hosting a screening of his documentary, "A Benton Harbor Story".

The film examines how decades of disinvestment, state emergency management, and infrastructure failure led to the Benton Harbor water crisis, and details how local residents organized for safe water, accountability, and a voice in decisions affecting their community.

When: Thursday, October 1, 2026 | 7 PM
Where: Wells Hall B117, East Lansing, MI
💬 Discussion following the film

Free and open to the campus community. Scan the QR code to watch the trailer! (https://youtu.be/_uj6XUjYXCk?is=vVWxaL8MTrcWlbKl)

[Campus & Community Town Hall]How can communities, researchers, policymakers, and industry leaders work together to prot...
09/24/2026

[Campus & Community Town Hall]

How can communities, researchers, policymakers, and industry leaders work together to protect public health and ensure access to clean water?

Join the MSU Graduate Scholar Learning Community for a hybrid town hall discussion exploring issues related to clean water access, environmental stewardship, accountability, and opportunities for public engagement.

Participants will have the opportunity to share perspectives and contribute to a conversation that values both scientific evidence and lived experience.

🗓️ Oct 1 | 6:30 PM
📍 Brody Hall / Online
🔗 RSVP by Sept 30: https://bit.ly/SEEFTownHallMSU

PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are human-made synthetic compounds engineered to repel heat, oil, and water. ...
09/22/2026

PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are human-made synthetic compounds engineered to repel heat, oil, and water. But these "forever chemicals" do not break down easily in the environment and can pose serious health risks.

Consumer goods are one area where PFAS are found.

Swipe through for a closer look.

How do we monitor water to keep our communities safe? Meet three Michigan State University labs leading the way in water...
09/18/2026

How do we monitor water to keep our communities safe?

Meet three Michigan State University labs leading the way in water research, public health, and environmental safety:

Water and Environmental Health Lab (WEHL) – Led by Dr. Nish*ta D’Souza (Fisheries & Wildlife at Michigan State University), this lab works with local health departments to monitor wastewater for pathogens like SARS-CoV-2, Influenza, Norovirus, and Cyclospora to detect early community outbreaks.

Environmental Virology Lab (EnviroLab) – Led by Dr. Irene Xagoraraki (Michigan State University College of Engineering), this team researches how viruses spread through wastewater and how to effectively remove them during treatment.

Hydro Water Quality Lab – Led by Dr. Subhasis Giri (Michigan State University College of Engineering), this lab gathers on-site water data to build digital tools and apps that help farmers and community members better manage soil and water resources.

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