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Lead concerns for gardeners: Mitigating risk

Published on March 17, 2025
Gardeners concerned with lead contamination in their soil can minimize the risk of exposure.
Northern states collaborate with Finland: Michigan State University to co-lead workshop on climate solutions through biobased products

Published on May 16, 2023
MSU Department of Forestry partners with Natural Resources Institute Finland to facilitate workshop on climate-smart forestry products.
What to do if you suspect lead poisoning in your domesticated pets

Published on January 18, 2022
In all geographic and ecological locations, domesticated pet owners need to be aware of the dangers of lead in drinking water.
Keep faucet aerators clean

Published on April 25, 2018
Aerators filter particles that come through your faucet. A clean aerator will help to keep water clean.
MSU Extension awarded grant to support Flint families with early childhood programs

Published on June 23, 2016
Flint parents will have new resources for limiting the effects of lead exposure on their children thanks to a new MSU Extension program that will help them provide positive early childhood experiences.
Edible Flint, MIFFS awarded state grant to support Flint’s urban gardeners

Published on April 5, 2016
MDARD awarded a state grant to Michigan Food and Farming Systems to support urban agriculture in Flint in partnership with edible flint, Genesee County MSU Extension and other partners to address residual soil lead risks from past land uses.
Whole-house water treatment systems and the Flint water crisis

Published on March 30, 2016
Do whole-house filters work for minimizing your exposure to lead in drinking water? The answer may surprise you.
Talking with children about Flint’s water crisis

Published on March 6, 2016
How to talk to your children about the recent lead water crisis in Flint, Michigan.
Beware of scammers in Flint as a result of the water crisis

Published on February 26, 2016
From charging residents for water filters to fake charities, there are people trying to take advantage of the crisis in Flint.
Edible Flint works to ensure healthy and successful urban food gardens

Published on February 24, 2016
On March 1, “Growing Flint: What the Flint Water Crisis Means for Your Garden” program will discuss how the Flint water crisis may have affected the safety of food gardens, at the Neighborhood Engagement Hub.