Institute of Water Research

Current Projects

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  AGL Tile Drain Monitoring

  Deploying a tile drain monitoring network in coordination with stream monitoring networks in Michigan's 5 priority watersheds.

• Blesh Soil Health

  Understanding the outcomes of improved soil health to accelerate conservation adoption in the Western Lake Erie Basin.

• ERB H20 Quality Planning: Improving water quality monitoring capacity in the Western Lake Erie Basin

  Improving the water quality of the Western Lake Erie Basin through engaging producers in a free water quality monitoring program.

• ERB Tile Drain Monitoring

  Increasing agricultural conservation adoption through tile drain water quality monitoring in the River Raisin.

• Great Lakes Watershed Management System: Enhancements for Tracking Michigan's Nutrient Reduction Goals

  Develop an enhanced online nutrient reduction dashboard to assist MDARD and EGLE in tracking progress on nutrient reductions goals for the Western Lake Erie Basin.

• L'Anse II: Expanding groundwater research in Baraga County, MI

  Assessing and remediating toxic metals in residential wells through groundwater research and modeling to support the Ojibwa Community College located in Baraga County, MI.

• Metrics, management, and monitoring - an investigation in rangeland and pasture soil health and their drivers

  The IWR, in partnership with Colorado State University and the Noble Research Institute, are leading water monitoring efforts in this five-year study aimed at optimizing the management of America’s rangelands and pastures.

• Michigan Hydrologic Framework

  The Michigan Hydrologic Framework aims to enhance sustainable water management across Michigan via the development of a hydrologic model sharing platform.

• Saline River: Watershed Buffer Easement Pilot Project (Phase 1)

  The first phase of a multiphase project designed to reduce phosphorus loading, bank erosion, and sedimentation from agricultural fields in Michigan's Saline River Watershed.

• SIDMA

  Upgrades to the Social Indicators Data Management and Analysis (SIDMA) tool to support evolving user needs.

• Soil Probes: Testing nutrient sensor probes and connecting outcomes to water quality

• USGS 104B

  Improving ecosystem services and water quality through applied research and technological advancements.