🏆Congratulations to Dr. Beth Baker, Associate Extension Professor with @MSUWFA and Assistant Director for Environmental Stewardship at @MSUExtService, on receiving @msstate's 2026 Innovation & Entrepreneurship Award!
Learn more: t.ly/IX0gN
#MSUWFA #MSState #MSUExt
👏Congratulations to @MSUWFA's #FWRC Dr. Kristine Evans on her appointment as Interim Director of @msstate's GRI!
A nationally recognized conservation scientist and geospatial researcher, Evans has helped secure more than $30M in external funding.
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🌾🐦 What bobwhites eat tells us a lot about habitat quality.
Native plants like ragweed and partridge pea provide food, attract insects, and create cover. Healthy habitats support adults and chicks with resources they need year-round.
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#MSUWFA #MSUCFR
Why are some invasive species so successful? 🌱
@MSUWFA's Dr. Scott Rush co-authored new research showing invasive plants can rapidly evolve enhanced competitive abilities, helping them outcompete native species.
🔗Learn more: t.ly/ubAXn
#MSUWFA #FWRC #MSUCFR
From giant pirarucu to tiny neon tetras, Amazonian fishes support food webs, disperse seeds, & sustain millions of people.
@MSUWFA Dr. Sandra Correa co-authored Amazon's Forgotten Fishes, highlighting the need to protect these remarkable species.#MSUWFA
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🇺🇸Today, we pause to remember and honor the victims, survivors, first responders, and all those whose lives were forever changed by the events of September 11, 2001.
#NeverForget #PatriotDay
Happy Labor Day!
From field research to innovative technologies, dedicated conservation professionals work every day to protect wildlife and natural resources for future generations.
#MSUWFA #MSUCFR #LaborDay #WildlifeConservation
🐾 Happy National Wildlife Day!
Today, we celebrate @MSUWFA students who are passionate about wildlife & dedicated to conserving & managing our natural resources. Their hands-on experiences in the field are preparing them to become the next generation of wildlife professionals.
Learn more about the black bear research at
ctmirror.org/2026/08/13/ct-b…
Welcome, Dr. Dan Pilgreen! 🐾
Dr. Pilgreen joins @MSUWFA as Assistant Professor of Human Dimensions of Natural Resources, bringing expertise in the human dimensions of conservation and natural resource management.
👇Learn more in the comments.
#MSState #MSUWFA #BulldogFamily
Dr. Pilgreen studies the human dimensions of natural resource mgt, examining responses to wildlife, fisheries, & environmental issues.
Originally from NC, he earned degrees from @EastCarolina & @TAMU before conducting postdoc research in conservation & recreation mgt.
Alumni: Danielle McAree
An intern in @msstate Marine Fisheries Ecology Program, Alena earned her M.S. through @MSUWFA
researching tiger sharks in the Gulf. Today, she serves as an @MSUExtService Associate supporting fisheries research & outreach.
👇Read more in the comments.
Originally from MA, Danielle joined MSState's Marine Fisheries Ecology Program in 2021 & earned her M.S. through #MSUWFA researching tiger sharks in the Gulf. Today, she serves as an Extension Ass., supporting research, outreach & connecting science with Gulf Coast communities.
Alumni: Alena Anderson
An intern in @msstate Marine Fisheries Ecology Program, Alena earned her M.S. through @MSUWFA researching blacknose sharks in the Gulf. Today, she serves as an @MSUExtService Associate supporting fisheries research & outreach.
👇Read more in the comments.
Originally from East Tennessee, Alena joined MSState's Marine Fisheries Ecology Program in 2021 & earned her M.S. through #MSUWFA researching blacknose sharks in the Gulf. Today, she serves as an Extension Ass. supporting fisheries research, fieldwork, & outreach across the Gulf.
🦈 From @MSUWFA Interns to Marine Scientists
#MSUWFA alumni and Extension associates Alena Anderson & Danielle McAree are advancing shark research & conservation in the Gulf Coast through hands-on research.
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#MSState #MSUCFR #MSUExtension
Congratulations to @MSUWFA’s Dr. Leslie Burger on her appointment as Interim Department Head of @CollegeofEd_MSU's Department of Teacher Education and Leadership!
We’re proud to see her take on this new leadership role while continuing her involvement with #MSUWFA.
#HailState
🌿 @MSUWFA's Drs. Beth Baker & Leslie Burger, @MSUExtService Assoc. Mark Hill, WFA alumni Russell & Lindsey Singleton, Nick Lansdell (@USDA_NRCS_SPSD), & Jonathan Smith (@ms_forestry) helped educate & inspire the next generation of conservation leaders at the 37th @NCFEnvirothon.





























