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Walkable communities: Trenton, Michigan to undergo walkability audit to improve community access
Published on August 2, 2012
Internationally recognized walkability expert, Dan Burden, is coming to Trenton, Michigan to assess its walkability in support of becoming a more healthy and accessible community. -
Is there an instrument to help you be a better leader?
Published on July 27, 2012
Michigan State University Extension can administer tools to help groups or individuals lead more effectively. -
Majority of statewide ballot proposals would amend the Michigan Constitution
Published on July 27, 2012
The Michigan Constitution provides four processes for citizens to directly pass laws, an act that will heavily come into play this November. -
Breakfast on the Farm in Kent County provides hands-on learning about local agriculture
Published on July 27, 2012
MSU Extension and Partners Sponsor Saturday, August 4, 2012 Breakfast on the Farm Event at May Farms in Sparta, Mich. -
Summer’s heat wave: A sign of warmer years ahead?
Published on July 26, 2012
State climatologist Jeff Andresen explains how this summer’s heat wave is related to climate change and MSU Extension offers a series of fact sheets on climate change. -
The new economy is here and local governments are preparing for it
Published on July 25, 2012
The shift to the new, or global, economy has taken place. MSU Extension has a checklist of ideas for local governments to better prepare for success in the future economy. -
EDEN offers new weather and drought-related resources online
Published on July 24, 2012
Get an up-to-date overview of current weather, forecasts, radar, drought status and much more for your area of the state by visiting EDEN’s Next 48 Weather Dashboard. -
Michigan’s premier multi-county recycling program is a green machine
Published on July 24, 2012
Emmet county recycling serves four northwest Lower Michigan counties and several communities. Recycling is an effective limiter of greenhouse gas emissions. -
Avoid ex parte contact to ensure impartiality
Published on July 23, 2012
While it’s difficult to avoid ex parte contact, it’s important for planning commissions and boards of appeals to do so. -
The Emotional Cycle of Deployment – Stage 1: Anticipation of departure
Published on July 23, 2012
It is up to communities to help support military families by educating themselves about their unique challenges. Learn about the Emotional Cycle of Deployment and how you can support our military children and youth.