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AWRI, Muskegon celebrate quarter-century of partnership, progress

This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Robert B. Annis Water Resources Institute establishing its permanent home on the shores of Muskegon Lake.

Jul 6, 2026

A researcher wearing an orange Grand Valley State University Annis Water Resources Institute life jacket and tan bucket hat sits in a small boat on a calm lake, facing the shoreline.

Laker Life

GVSU in photos, June 2026: Wildlife in detail, flowers in bloom and the enduring bond of community

See the images that caught our eye in the last month.

Jul 1, 2026

In the ravines of the Valley Campus, American grass spiders can be found hiding in funnels woven of web, often following the natural curves of dead leaves.

Laker Life

GVSU in photos, April 2026: Reveling in spring, marking milestones and honoring a legacy of stewardship

See the images that caught our eye in the last month.

May 1, 2026

Adrian King, of the Ojibwe and Oneida nations, performs during the All Walks of Life Traditional Powwow at the Fieldhouse on April 4. (Photo releases on file)

Annis Water Resources Institute

Laker Raker drone sweeps 4,700 pieces of plastic from Lake Michigan shoreline

An eco-friendly, beach-cleaning drone operated by the Annis Water Resources Institute completed another summer sweeping and sifting the beach at Muskegon's Pere Marquette Park.

Nov 24, 2025

A man wearing sunglasses and a gray polo shirt stands on a sandy beach while operating a remote control for a small, tracked beach-cleaning robot.

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

A man in a boat fishes in front of a freighter on Muskegon Lake.

Annis Water Resources Institute

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

A researcher prepares to drop an autonomous underwater vehicle into the water.

Academics & Research

Summer projects, GVSU style: See how faculty and student researchers made an impact

Summer was a prime time for research.

Sep 17, 2025

A black and white close-up view of multiple hands holding a wood turtle.

Academics & Research

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

Student researchers check a trap for evidence of an invasive species infecting eastern hemlock trees

Annis Water Resources Institute

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

Three AWRI staff members wearing life vests sit in a boat on a lake.

Laker Life

GVSU in Photos, July 2025: Expanding young minds, reaching new heights and appreciating Laker flora and fauna

See the images that caught our eye in the last month.

Aug 4, 2025

Workers from Modern Window Cleaning, Wyoming, Michigan, clean the windows of Zumberge Hall on July 22. (Photo releases on file, one worker didn’t want to have last name published)

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