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Prepare your home, workplace and vehicle for winter storms
Published on November 14, 2012
As winter approaches, you can take simple steps to prepare for winter storms that may result in power outages at your home and workplace, or that make travel impossible for several days. -
Increasing public participation in the planning process
Published on November 14, 2012
Public participation is critical to an effective planning process and is a key ingredient in successful communities. -
Placemaking: People make “great places”
Published on November 13, 2012
The concept of placemaking is the newest evolution in planning and it involves creating attractive, interesting and viable places that draw people. However, planners must never forget the key ingredient in a creating a “place” is people. -
What is a community food system?
Published on November 13, 2012
Learn about the seven components of a community food system that are necessary to sustain and enhance your community’s economy. -
Legislation could strengthen Michigan craft brewers and farmers
Published on November 13, 2012
Michigan is ranked one of nations best for breweries, microbreweries and brewpubs. To strengthen this important industry, Michigan should explore legislation that benefits both brewers and farmers in the state. -
Understand your conflict management style to resolve conflict more effectively
Published on November 9, 2012
Build upon, manage and practice conflict management skills with an online 30 minute workshop. -
What is the Chippewa Ottawa Resource Authority Act (CORA)?
Published on November 9, 2012
Learn more about the services CORA provides. -
Michigan State University offers plant science courses at both ends of the Lower Peninsula
Published on November 8, 2012
The MSU Institute of Agricultural Technology (IAT) will conduct a variety of off-campus courses as part of the growing certificate program in applied plant science and viticulture at two locations in the spring semester. -
Historical trauma and Indian child welfare: Part 1
Published on November 7, 2012
After years of abuse, neglect and the loss of children accumulated for tribes across the nation, the federal government took some measures to acknowledge the situation. -
Natural fall events can put structures at risk for spring fire losses
Published on November 6, 2012
Dead leaves and needles that accumulate in yards adjacent to buildings, on roofs and in eves pose a fire risk to structures when they dry out in the following spring wildfire season.