Grand Valley State College (GVSC) formed

GVSC admits initial class of 226 students

Angus donated

Angus’ first launch in Grand Haven

Angus cruises gain popularity following “National Earth Day”

GVSC becomes Grand Valley State University (GVSU)

The Water Resources Institute (WRI) is established; Ron Ward, director

The D.J. Angus replaces the Angus in Grand Haven

WRI receives Goundwater Ed. in MI (GEM) grant from W.K. Kellogg Foundation

Staff moves into the first WRI office in 104 Loutit Hall

WRI receives the Project to Improve Science Education (PRISE) grant from NSF

WRI receives $1 million grant from the Grand Rapids Foundation for equipment and research

Kresege Challenge Grant provides funds to establish WRI’s analytical lab

WRI moves to new building, Cedar Studios II

Making Waves in Muskegon Campaign kicks off with lead gift from William G. Jackson

WRI moves into Padnos Hall of Science; new lab named the R.B. Annis Analytical Lab

The W.G. Jackson is launched on Muskegon Lake

WRI officially renamed the R.B. Annis Water Resources Institute (AWRI)

W.G. Jackson starts the Making Lake Michigan Great tour

The Community Foundation for Muskegon County launches campaign for the Lake Michigan Center (LMC)

AWRI Director Dr. Ron Ward retires

Dr. Alan Steinman joins as Director

Renovations to LMC to create new labs and open spaces

AWRI starts offering graduate assistantships to M.S. Biology students

AWRI begins long-term monitoring program on Muskegon Lake

Mesocosm facility constructed

20th anniversary of AWRI’s establishment; “History of AWRI” is published

D.J. Angus dock is built in Grand Haven

New facilities dedicated to aquatic molecular ecology

New garage built to house AWRI vehicle and small boat fleet

AWRI becomes an official academic unit

AWRI and GVSU host the annual meeting of the North American Benthological Society

Muskegon Lake Observatory buoy is launched

The Discovery Channel’s Profiles Series features AWRI in an episode on freshwater conservation

Robert B. Annis posthumously honored with GVSU’s 2016 Enrichment Award

30th anniversary of AWRI’s establishment

Allen and Helen Hunting endow the Hunting Research and Innovation Fund; honored with GVSU’s 2017 Enrichment Award

AWRI Director position renamed in honor of Allen and Helen Hunting

AWRI BeBot drone the "Laker Raker" begins removing microplastics from Muskegon beaches 

AWRI and GVSU host meeting of the Consortium of Aquatic Science Societies

Dr. Al Steinman steps down as Director

Dr. Mark Luttenton serves as AWRI Interim Director

Dr. Stuart Jones joins as Executive Director

AWRI long-term monitoring supports delisting Muskegon Lake as EPA Area of Concern

40th anniversary of AWRI’s founding

AWRI celebrates 25 years in Muskegon