Past News Articles
2025
- December 17, 2025 GVSU in 2025: A review of the headlines, images and moments
- November 24, 2025 Laker Raker drone sweeps 4,700 pieces of plastic from Lake Michigan shoreline
- October 21, 2025 AWRI, community partnerships lead to restoration milestone for Muskegon Lake
- September 24, 2025 AWRI secures $1 million NSF grant to advance Great Lakes research
- August 14, 2025 GVSU study analyzes 50 West Michigan lakes for salt runoff
- July 15, 2025 GVSU in Photos, July 2025: Expanding young minds, reaching new heights and appreciating Laker flora and fauna
- July 14, 2025 Spider Sense
- June 24, 2025 Be a freshwater scientist for a day: Lake Michigan expedition mixes maritime science and history
- June 23, 2025 GVSU appoints Ryan Otter as interim vice provost for Research and Innovation
- May 14, 2025 SALT STUDY: Researchers set to sample water from 50 West Michigan lakes
2024
- October 24, 2024 GVSU green roofs play role in sustainability efforts
- September 24, 2024 $241K NSF grant helps experts bring cutting-edge water research instrument to GVSU
- September 7, 2024 Muskegon’s Annis Water Resources Institute names new executive director
- September 4, 2024 New AWRI director to begin role in January
- April 10, 2024 Student research, projects shine on Student Scholars Day
- March 15, 2024 A to Z on The Great Lakes: A warm winter's impact on algae, zooplankton
- February 18, 2024 GVSU president talks about university’s future role in Muskegon County
2023
- December 6, 2023 2023 White Lake Area Water Quality Video Series: A Landmark Initiative by WMEAC
- August 16, 2023 GVSU’s ‘Pixie Drone’ collects plastic from waterways
- August 15, 2023 Check out floating litter-picker-upper while helping clean up Muskegon Lake
- July 17, 2023 Muskegon Co. beach still 'swim at your own risk' until E.coli contamination abates
- July 14, 2023 E. coli contamination advisory issued for park on Muskegon Lake
- July 12, 2023 AWRI plays key role in Muskegon Lake's ecological recovery
- June 29, 2023 Science Says What? Bacteria in Lake Huron sinkhole do a daily tango
- May 15, 2023 Two Generations and $70 Million Later, Muskegon Lake Is Restored
- May 12, 2023 AWRI helping keep Muskegon beach clean with robots
- May 11, 2023 New beach cleanup robot targets microplastics
- April 18, 2023 Meijer boosts Great Lakes plastic cleanup effort with new $550K donation
- April 13, 2023 Hidden gem lake near Muskegon to get water quality study ahead of preservation plan
- April 12, 2023 Student Scholars Day showcases research, projects
- March 1, 2023 Conserving Michigan Fisheries
- February 23, 2023 Sociology experts partner with Muskegon Heights community leaders to collect data reflecting lived experiences
- February 17, 2023 Faculty celebrated for achievements at convocation ceremony
- February 6, 2023 Mona Lake restoration efforts focus on former celery fields topic of public meeting
- February 2, 2023 Grand Valley team chronicles microbial migration related to Earth's oxygenation
2022
- December 2, 2022 Exploring Lake Huron sinkholes may help find life on other planets
- November 1, 2022 Grand Valley student chalks up a research success
- September 19, 2022 Drones set to join Lake Michigan beach cleanup crews
- September 11, 2022 Mona Lake restoration project involving former celery fields topic of public meeting
- Aug 29, 2022 Muskegon County Lake to Receive Nearly $500,000 Makeover
- Aug 29, 2022 AWRI hosts U.S. Senator Gary Peters on tour of Muskegon Lake
- Aug 23, 2022 AWRI-operated drones to clean up plastic on beaches, waterways
- Aug 4, 2022 Q&A: Al Steinman reflects on his two decades as director of Annis Water Resources Institute
- July 29, 2022 On Higgins Lake, distrust and old grudges cloud septic debate
- July 13, 2022 Tourist mecca? Muskegon Lake cleanup gives community a new lease on life
- July 13, 2022 $80M and decades of effort rid Muskegon Lake of its industrial toxicity
- July 12, 2022 Great Lakes resurrection: Muskegon Lake transforms from industrial dump to ‘ridiculous’ potential
- June 1, 2022 GVSU in photos, May 2022: Dog kisses, cornhole and Lakers at the big lake
- May 25, 2022 AWRI's work helps Muskegon Lake reach pivotal milestone
- May 13, 2022 AWRI, GVSU ready for conferences on water issues
- April 5, 2022 GVSU researchers studying high chloride, phosphorus levels in Grand Rapids lake
- March 24, 2022 Grand Valley among nation's leaders in Fulbright Scholars
2021
- November 10, 2021 GVSU sociologist helps natural resource management community partners collect key social science data for projects
- August 17, 2021 GVSU research helps find possible link in oxygenation of young Earth
- August 3, 2021 Article linking Earth's slowing rotation to atmospheric oxygenation published in Nature Geoscience
- July 28, 2021 GVSU researchers work with health departments to test wastewater for COVID-19
- July 20, 2021 Steinman named to national committee to assess Everglades restoration, researcher compares Everglades to Great Lakes
- April 22, 2021 AWRI director featured on national television morning show for expertise on climate change and Lake Michigan erosion
- February 23, 2021 Grad student's research on addressing teen risk behaviors takes top honors at thesis competition
2020
- Noember 13, 2020 Grand Valley partnership, testing to provide public health experts with data about potential COVID-19 hotspots
- July 31, 2020 GVSU, Muskegon County and EGLE celebrate 20 years of water quality testing on state beaches
- June 3, 2020 Administrator Wheeler announces selection of 14 individuals to serve on re-established Great Lakes Advisory Board in Grand Rapids
- April 24, 2020 COVID-19 disrupts Great Lakes Research
- February 12, 2020 March 7 workshop will educate about natural shoreline habitat and best management practices
- February 3, 2020 Convocation ceremony will recognize faculty members for service, teaching, research
- February 2, 2020 ‘A NEW NORMAL’: Declining sportsmen’s dollars upend funding model for nature conservation, outdoor recreation
- January 31, 2020 Ancient Analog: What can Lake Huron’s cyanobacteria tell us about the earth’s past or about other planets?
2019
- December 4, 2019 Annis Water Resources director to speak about role of government in environmental protection
- September 10, 2019 AWRI assists with threatened juvenile sturgeon
- September 6, 2019 Higgins Lake’s crystal waters are under threat. Blame poop (and other stuff)
- September 5, 2019 Dr. Alan Steinman, the Allen and Helen Hunting Director of the GVSU-Robert B. Annis Water Resources Institute: A Conversation About Water, Invasive Carp, and Climate Change
- August 28, 2019 Removing sturgeon from Big Manistee, Muskegon rivers before sea lamprey treatment
- August 21, 2019 How was Michigan’s PFAS water crisis overlooked for years?
- August 20, 2019 Competing visions for a famed river in a Midwest hotspot—Part 2
- August 7, 2019 How Hush Puppies shoes sparked a water contamination crisis
- August 7, 2019 Is it pollution? Lake Michigan beach worries triggered by photos on social media
- July 26, 2019 Large amounts of dune grass washing up on Grand Haven beach
- July 26, 2019 The Green Room: PFAS Part I-Health Impacts
- July 10, 2019 Duck Lake beach in West Michigan closed due to high E. coli
- July 7, 2019 Waterlogged Wonderland: high water, rainy weather put damper on West Michigan tourism, recreation industries
- June 24, 2019 Five faculty members highlighted on national public radio segment
- May 23, 2019 Muskegon Lake recovery highlighted in documentary by alumnus
- May 16, 2019 West Michigan researchers focus on plastic pollution in lakes
- May 16, 2019 Researcher's work with PFAS citizen's group featured in Science Magazine
- March 28, 2019 AWRI to host Lake Michigan offshore wind presentation
- February 22, 2019 Biology grad student wins thesis competition
- February 13, 2019 GVSU mourns death of former GVU foundation director and longtime supporter
- February 1, 2019 Grand Valley's Annis Water Resources Institute enters partnership with MSU to address water challenges
2018
- November 13, 2018 AWRI researcher testifies at PFAS hearing
- October 18, 2018 GVSU researcher receives environmental award for PFAS work
- September 26, 2018 Health Forum event will spotlight water quality
- September 12, 2018 GVSU researchers investigate biological, chemical effects of microplastics
- September 10, 2018 Annis Water Resources Institute hosts delegation from Japan
- August 31, 2018 GVSU to partner with Ottawa County on groundwater management plan
- July 27, 2018 Researcher studying whether food production could be safer with new E. coli test
- June 9, 2018 Research vessel docks in Michigan City, teaches about Lake Michigan water quality
- March 26, 2018 Watershed monitoring is community effort (Holland Sentinel)
2017
- November 8, 2017 AWRI speaker to discuss restoring fish migrations
- October 23, 2017 CLAS alumni to visit campus for presentations and events
- September 5, 2017 New endowed fund will help with high-return water research
- August 24, 2017 AWRI training addresses water treatment challenges
- July 7, 2017 AWRI researchers studying phosphorus, nitrogen in Spring Lake
- July 3, 2017 GVSU expert: Role of freshwater in global carbon cycle needs urgent study
- May 23, 2017 Grand Valley education assistant wins national teaching award
- May 15, 2017 GVSU education vessel receives new radar, weather equipment
- February 6, 2017 Project Clarity 2016 dashboard featured in Holland Sentinel
- February 5, 2017 Director of GVSU water institute receives national award for work
- February 1, 2017 AWRI director to present watershed project to state officials
2016
- December 16, 2016 AWRI receives Macatawa Watershed Project's "Stakeholder of the Year" award
- September 19, 2016 Israeli delegation visits AWRI
- June 30, 2016 Steinman receives community leadership award
- June 9, 2016 R.B. Annis posthumously honored at GVSU 2016 Enrichment Award Presentation
- April 27, 2016 Great Lakes law, water management focus of AWRI guest speaker
- March 3, 2016 AWRI to be inducted into Michigan Environmental Hall of Fame
- February 22, 2016 GVSU director appointed to EPA advisory board
- January 25, 2016 Vail wins 2016 Informal Science Educator Award
2015
- November 30, 2015 AWRI director to testify on invasive species before House subcommittee
- November 19, 2015 Steinman to speak about Great Lakes at Washington, D.C. congressional briefing
- October 25, 2015 Steinman says water defines Michigan
- October 9, 2015 Steinman talks Blue Economy
- September 13, 2015 Brook trout study explores life-giving groundwater seeps
- September 1, 2015 July & August 2015 Newsletter: Charlyn Partridge joins AWRI Faculty
- August 17, 2015 Michigan's new water strategy - 90 minute informational webinar by MDEQ
- July 31, 2015 Great Lakes fungi: cancer killer?
- July 17, 2015 Annis Water Resources Institute to host international group
- July 15, 2015 GVSU wrapping up summer educational trips
- July 13, 2015 Lakers get their feet wet at the AWRI
- July 9, 2015 Annis Water Resources Institute to offer educational boat cruises
- July 1, 2015 June 2015 Newsletter: Diverse undergraduate research experiences at AWRI funded by NSF
- June 1, 2015 May 2015 Newsletter: AWRI Summer Student Interns
- May 5, 2015 AWRI researcher gets major grant to teach research science
- May 4, 2015 April 2015 Newsletter: AWRI Graduate Student Receives Grant Funding
- April 17, 2015 Ottawa County feeling the water pressure: Michigan agriculture is making a dent in the subterranean water supply
- April 14, 2015 Freshwater Security in a Changing World
- April 7, 2015 New report highlights broad impact of water on Michigan's economy
- April 1, 2015 Muskegon Lake water cleanup showing results, institute reports
- March 5, 2015 February 2015 Newsletter: AWRI Scientists See Recommendations Implemented
- February 4, 2015 January 2015 Newsletter: AWRI presents at the Michigan Chapter of the American Fisheries Society
- February 2, 2015 Higher water levels in the Great Lakes and a shift to "climate variability"
2014
- December 20, 2014 AWRI's 2014 Year in Review
- December 15, 2014 Study reveals spread of invasive species in Great Lakes
- December 3, 2014 November 2014 Newsletter: AWRI Fish Biologist Awarded Grant to Study Yellow Perch
- November 4, 2014 October 2014 Newsletter: Robert B. Annis Field Station Update
- October 2, 2014 September 2014 Newsletter: Incoming Graduate Students at AWRI
- September 3, 2014 August 2014 Newsletter: Sabbatical Visitor Spending Fall at AWRI
- August 25, 2014 Incoming graduate student's biology research published
- August 11, 2014 Climate change negatively impacting Great Lakes, GVSU researcher says
- August 6, 2014 July 2014 Newsletter: New grant on aquatic fungi in the Great Lakes
- August 4, 2014 Expert explains algae blooms in West Michigan waters after dangerous Toledo incidents
- August 4, 2014 Could toxic algae bloom affect West Michigan's water supply?
- July 8, 2014 June 2014 Newsletter: AWRI postdocs move on
- June 2, 2014 May 2014 Newsletter: AWRI researcher wins sustainability award
- May 8, 2014 AWRI researcher wins sustainability award
- May 5, 2014 Former GVU Foundation director and longtime AWRI supporter dies
- May 1, 2014 April 2014 Newsletter: AWRI summer student interns
- April 24, 2014 AWRI to host research workshop series
- April 22, 2014 Watershed restoration documentary highlights AWRI involvement
- April 9, 2014 New Grand Valley Field Station earns LEED Gold Certification
- April 2, 2014 March 2014 Newsletter: AWRI Vessel Maintenance
- March 3, 2014 February 2014 Newsletter: AWRI Science Advisory Board
- February 11, 2014 Grand Valley researchers draw link between zebra mussels, risk of algae blooms
- February 6, 2014 GVSU researcher wins scientist of the year honors
- February 3, 2014 December 2013/January 2014 Newsletter: AWRI Graduate Student Alumni Profiles
- January 20, 2014 Michigan's Blue Economy: WGVU's West Michigan Week
2013
- December 18, 2013 AWRI's 2013 Year in Review
- December 3, 2013 November 2013 Newsletter: From Basic Research to Private Enterprise: Making the Most of Invasive Aquatic Plants
- November 4, 2013 October 2013 Newsletter: AWRI Collaborative Research
- October 2, 2013 September 2013 Newsletter: Incoming Graduate Students at AWRI
- October 1, 2013 Students study water quality aboard GVSU research vessel
- September 4, 2013 August 2013 Newsletter: AWRI New Field Station Dedication
- August 29, 2013 Grand Valley's Annis Water Resources Institute awarded blue economy grant
- August 23, 2013 AWRI awarded grant to study bacteria in Silver Lake
- August 12, 2013 Grand Valley dedicates new Annis Water Resources Institute Robert B. Annis Field Station
- August 7, 2013 Michigan Natural Resources Council to hold meeting at Annis Water Resources Institute
- August 5, 2013 Grand Valley to formally dedicate new Robert B. Annis Field Station
- August 2, 2013 July 2013 Newsletter: Target Inquiry Teachers at AWRI Summer 2013
- July 12, 2013 Robert B. Annis Field Station campaign reaches goal
- July 2, 2013 June 2013 Newsletter: AWRI receives grant from the NSF Innovation Corps (I-Corps) Program
- May 29, 2013 May 2013 Newsletter: AWRI Summer Student Interns
- May 24, 2013 Student aquatic plant researcher wins presentation competition
- April 30, 2013 April 2013 Newsletter: All aboard for another busy season on the research vessels D.J. Angus and W.G. Jackson
- April 24, 2013 AWRI researcher honored for Lake Michigan outreach efforts
- April 2, 2013 March 2013 Newsletter: AWRI Undergrad Wins Best Oral Presentation Competition; AWRI, Notre Dame researchers to study pollutant transfer by migrating salmon
- March 5, 2013 GVSU scientist talks climate change, future of Great Lakes area
- March 4, 2013 February 2013 Newsletter: Monitoring the Pulse of a Lake
- February 8, 2013 Are the Great Lakes Drying Up? Dr. Al Steinman interviewed on NPR's "Here and Now". AWRI director says low Great Lakes water levels could impact economy, ecosystems
- February 4, 2013 January 2013 Newsletter: AWRI Seminar Series for Winter 2013
- January 2, 2013 AWRI's 2012 Year in Review
2012
- December 18, 2012 Environmental threat map highlights Great Lakes restoration challenges
- December 3, 2012 November 2012 Newsletter: Lake Sturgeon Research in the Muskegon River System
- November 20, 2012 AWRI to take part in Muskegon River restoration project
- November 2, 2012 October 2012 Newsletter: Incoming Graduate Students at AWRI
- October 16, 2012 Area students get science field trips thanks to Alcoa grant funds
- October 11, 2012 Annis Water Resources Institute gets $250,000 grant for outreach, education
- October 8, 2012 Global warming: GVSU brings climate scientist to Muskegon water institute to study Great Lakes
- October 3, 2012 September 2012 Newsletter: Kicking off the New Field Station Campaign
- September 6, 2012 AWRI Field Research Station preview event draws community support
- September 4, 2012 August 2012 Newsletter: AWRI Hires New Faculty Climatologist
- August 3, 2012 Annis Water Resources Institute to be highlighted on Discovery Channel
- August 2, 2012 July 2012 Newsletter: Sustainability - A Journey without End
- July 27, 2012 GVSU receives $1 million donation for Annis Water Resources Institute building
- July 25, 2012 Grand Valley researchers to study culturally significant fish
- July 10, 2012 Grand Valley teams with MSU for research projects
- June 29, 2012 June 2012 Newsletter: 2012 AWRI Summer Student Interns
- June 1, 2012 Interdisciplinary project could improve water quality in Haiti
- May 31, 2012 May 2012 Newsletter: Lakers on Lake Michigan
- May 14, 2012 Lake Sentinel: Observatory for Ecosystem Changes in Muskegon Lake
- May 5, 2012 Hundreds turn out for "Lakers on Lake Michigan"
- May 4, 2012 Grand Valley teams up with Lake Express for Lakers on Lake Michigan
- May 2, 2012 April 2012 Newsletter: Another busy vessel season for the research vessels D. J. Angus and W. G. Jackson begins!!
- April 26, 2012 Grand Valley research buoy now collecting data in Muskegon Lake
- April 23, 2012 Lake Express and GVSU water institute team up May 5 to celebrate Lake Michigan
- April 3, 2012 AWRI director elected to science board
- April 2, 2012 March 2012 Newsletter: Bob Annis' Legacy
- March 2, 2012 AWRI director attends White House summit
- February 22, 2012 Grand Valley researcher finds salmon link to contaminated fish
- February 23, 2012 February 2012 Newsletter: AWRI Expands!
- February 13, 2012 Grand Valley researchers work on projects to restore lake
- February 10, 2012 New research building for Annis Water Resources Institute approved by board
2011
- December 22, 2011 Steinman appointed to Nature Conservancy board
- December 21, 2011 AWRI's 2011 Year in Review
- October 25, 2011 AWRI offers internship
- September 27, 2011 President Haas joined students aboard the D.J. Angus
- July 11, 2011 AWRI hosts public meeting for Great Lakes Study
- February 18, 2011 D.J. Angus to begin 25 years of service
2010
- September 3, 2010 AWRI receives $1.4 million in research grants
- July 23, 2010 D.J. Angus leads Grand River Expedition
- June 7, 2010 Tree planted in honor of Jackson
- May 12, 2010 $1.1 million in NSF grants fund GVSU research
- February 16, 2010 AWRI seeks interns, offers scholarship opportunity
2009
- November 18, 2009 AWRI receives grant from Consumers Energy Foundation
- October 27, 2009 'Lake Invaders' documentary premieres at Grand Valley
- Aug 19, 2009 U.S. Sen. Carl Levin visits Muskegon Lake
- Aug 18, 2009 Annis Water Resources Institute receives $1.5 million in grants
- Aug 10, 2009 Congressional staffers visit MAREC, AWRI
- Jul 27, 2009 GVSU research vessel offers Charlevoix cruise
- Jul 21, 2009 AWRI examines Spring Lake shoreline
- Jul 10, 2009 Faculty to study conflicts of wind turbines
- Jul 2, 2009 Grand Valley's AWRI plays key role in Muskegon Lake restoration
- Jan 27, 2009 Steinman to serve on EPA advisory board
2008
- Oct 2, 2008 AWRI holds public meeting about Great Lakes
- Jun 9, 2008 AWRI to study lake sturgeon
- May 2, 2008 AWRI hosts public meeting to discuss Great Lakes water levels
- Apr 21, 2008 GVSU's AWRI hosts public meeting to discuss Great Lakes water levels
- Feb 25, 2008 AWRI puts $1.6 billion price tag on ecosystems
- Feb 8, 2008 AWRI offers internships/scholarship
2007
- Dec 4, 2007 AWRI helps put a price tag on ecosystems
- Oct 31, 2007 Chinese delegation visits Annis Water Resources Institute
- Sep 4, 2007 Project focuses on poverty, economic justice
- Aug 1, 2007 AWRI director picked for international role
- Jun 15, 2007 Federal funds released for Michigan study
- Jan 26, 2007 Major NSF grant awarded to GVSU
2006
- Nov 17, 2006 Pollution cleanup recognized
- Oct 26, 2006 VanderMey internship available at AWRI
- Sep 12, 2006 Annis Water Resources Institute work celebrated
- Jun 22, 2006 AWRI launches new White Lake study
- Jun 21, 2006 Research vessel to gather samples from White Lake
- Mar 22, 2006 GVSU coastal wetlands expert called to Lansing
- Feb 6, 2006 AWRI offers summer internships
2005
- Nov 18, 2005 Annis Water Resources Institute will receive $400,000 for renovations
- Nov 7, 2005 AWRI offers winter semester internship
- Sep 26, 2005 Grand Valley experts advise $10.6 million toxic cleanup
2004
- Nov 17, 2004 Annis Water Resources Institute offers scholarship
2003
- Oct 17, 2003 Caring for Muskegon Lake
- Jan 13, 2003 AWRI offers faculty research grants
2000
- Apr 25, 2000 GVSU Gets WET
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