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Annis Water Resources Institute

AWRI, community partnerships lead to restoration milestone for Muskegon Lake

The lake's extensive remediation efforts were supported in large part by the research and monitoring conducted by GVSU's Annis Water Resources Institute.

Oct 1, 2025


AWRI secures $1 million NSF grant to advance Great Lakes research

A $1 million grant from the National Science Foundation will support a collaborative effort, involving Grand Valley’s Annis Water Resources Institute, to develop an experiential learning pathway for emerging technologies and strengthen Michigan’s Blue Economy.

Sep 24, 2025



Grant helps GVSU team monitor invasive species in Michigan forests

Summer is a prime time for GVSU researchers. We'll show you some of the projects making an impact.

Aug 26, 2025


GVSU study analyzes 50 West Michigan lakes for salt runoff

Summer is a prime time for GVSU researchers. We'll show you some of the projects making an impact.

Aug 14, 2025



GVSU appoints Ryan Otter as interim vice provost for Research and Innovation

Otter joined GVSU in 2023 from Middle Tennessee State University, where he served as director of its Data Science Institute and held teaching and research responsibilities.

Jun 23, 2025


$241K NSF grant helps experts bring cutting-edge water research instrument to GVSU

Faculty members say undergraduate water research opportunities will expand with this addition.

Sep 24, 2024


New AWRI director to begin role in January

Stuart Jones, a faculty member in the University of Notre Dame's Department of Biological Sciences, has been named the executive director of GVSU's Annis Water Resources Institute.

Sep 4, 2024


Student research, projects shine on Student Scholars Day

Hundreds of students unveiled their projects, discussing with peers, faculty and mentors their research, data and methods while developing an empowered learning experience.

Apr 10, 2024