Annis Water Resources Institute

Health Forum event will spotlight water quality

Water safety will be the focus of the first Health Forum of West Michigan event of the academic year.

Sep 26, 2018


GVSU researchers investigate biological, chemical effects of microplastics

An international group of scientists led by a pair of Grand Valley researchers is exploring the biological and chemical impact of microplastics in a West Michigan lake. 

Sep 12, 2018


Annis Water Resources Institute hosts delegation from Japan

Grand Valley's Annis Water Resources Institute hosted a delegation of dignitaries and officials from Japan at the request of the office of Gov. Rick Snyder.

Sep 10, 2018


GVSU to partner with Ottawa County on groundwater management plan

Grand Valley's Annis Water Resources Institute will partner with Ottawa County's planning department and other groups to implement a new proactive groundwater management plan for the county, which includes Grand Valley's Allendale Campus. 

Aug 31, 2018


Researcher studying whether food production could be safer with new E. Coli test

A Grand Valley researcher has been awarded nearly $100,000 to study the effectiveness of a new method of detecting E. Coli bacteria that could improve the safety of agricultural food production in Michigan. 

Jul 27, 2018


AWRI speaker to discuss restoring fish migrations

Grand Valley's Annis Water Resources Institute in Muskegon will host a guest lecturer November 10 who will discuss ecosystem and species connections by restoring fish migrations.

Nov 8, 2017


New endowed fund will help with high-return water research

Researchers at Grand Valley State University's Robert B. Annis Water Resources Institute will be able to investigate topics that government funding programs are typically not willing to take on, thanks to a new endowed fund created by Allen and Helen Hunting.

Sep 5, 2017


AWRI training addresses water treatment challenges

Water in several Michigan communities could see improvements in taste, odor and safety thanks to a training program for water treatment plant staff hosted by Grand Valley's Annis Water Resources Institute.

Aug 24, 2017


AWRI researchers studying phosphorus, nitrogen in Spring Lake

Researchers from Grand Valley State University's Annis Water Resources Institute are conducting a series of experiments in Spring Lake to provide local authorities with a recommendation about how to best treat the lake to prevent harmful algae blooms.

Jul 7, 2017


GVSU expert: Role of freshwater in global carbon cycle needs urgent study

Despite taking up only 4 percent of the planet's surface area, inland lakes, rivers, streams, reservoirs, wetlands and estuaries may play a much larger role in the global carbon cycle than their small global footprint suggests.

Jul 3, 2017