From healthier soils to cleaner rivers, the impact of Madhav Dhakal’s research is helping reshape agriculture across the country—and the nation is taking notice. The Mississippi State University assistant research professor recently received the Soil and Water Conservation Society’s 2025 Conservation Research Award, one of the field’s most respected national honors.
The award recognizes Dhakal as a leading conservation innovator whose breakthrough research addresses some of the most pressing challenges in soil and water sustainability. It also highlights the pivotal role of MSU’s Water Resources Research Institute in advancing practical, science-driven solutions for modern agriculture. Dhakal is affiliated with both the university's WRRI and Department of Plant and Soil Sciences.
“Being recognized by such a respected scientific society shows that the work we’re doing isn’t just theoretical—it’s producing measurable results in real-world systems,” Dhakal said. “It brings national visibility to our institute and highlights how our entire team is advancing conservation at scale.”
Source : msstate.edu