Water Alliance News
New Putting Green Irrigation System Saves Water
Each year, golf courses around the U.S. spend billions of dollars to keep fairways and putting greens lush and thriving. Depending on where a golf course is located, many courses around the world spend around $1 million each year on irrigation.
All About the Water Alliance Hubs
Water science is broad and multi-faceted. It’s studied by experts not just in natural and physical sciences, but also in social science, engineering, public health, to name a few. The MSU Water Alliance was created to bring these disciplines together and encourage collaboration to solve problems.
Medema Receives Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize
Gertjan Medema, a Dutch microbiologist, was honored with the 2024 Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize. He’ll officially accept the award at the Singapore International Water Week in June.
Rose Receives Guardian of the Environment Award
Joan Rose, Homer Nowlin Chair in Water Research, was honored as a “Guardian of the Environment” for her outstanding lifetime of effort by the Great Lakes Environmental Festival in Manistee.
Rural Water Crisis Vital to Health of the Planet
Water issues there have escalated into a dire situation that demands immediate attention. The groundwater we count on to supply America’s rural residents is facing a critical risk of overextraction and contamination
MSU Works with Farmers to Fight Climate Change by Improving Water Quality and Drainage
The Isley family of Lenawee County and Michigan State University are working together to improve the water quality and reduce toxic algae in the Lenawee County area.