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Extension offering webinar on “Septic Systems: Insight into Your Onsite System”
Published on October 19, 2016
This free, live statewide webinar will provide homeowners and businesses with important information to protect an important resource – their onsite waste water system -
Attention CEOs and executives: Feeling lonely at the top?
Published on October 19, 2016
Peer-to-peer networking opportunity is coming to northern Michigan with a roundtable event for CEOs of growing companies. -
Two steps forward for nature and wildlife
Published on October 18, 2016
Sixty new Michigan Conservation Stewards Program participants display their projects on October 18, 19 and 20. How will they improve Michigan’s natural environment? -
New County Commissioner Workshop registration now open
Published on October 12, 2016
MSU Extension and the Michigan Association of Counties co-sponsor the 2016 New County Commissioner Workshops for newly elected commissioners, experienced commissioners, elected officials, and staff interested in learning more about county government. -
The one question every municipality should ask itself before adopting an ordinance
Published on October 11, 2016
There are many considerations when developing and adopting a new ordinance, but perhaps the most important of all is determining whether the municipality has the will to enforce the new zoning regulations. -
Legacy costs tough for Michigan local governments: Part two – Legacy cost challenges
Published on October 10, 2016
Commitments to pensions and other post-employment benefits (OPEBs) have created financial problems for local governments trying to balance budgets with stagnant or falling revenues and rising costs. -
MSU Extension Breakfast on the Farm organizers looking for 2017 host farm families
Published on October 10, 2016
In Michigan, Breakfast on the Farm began in 2009 when Tony and Patti Jandernoa, Dutch Meadows Dairy, offered to host the first event in Clinton County. Since then, 34 other farm families have hosted events all over Michigan. -
Walkability is key to economic development
Published on October 10, 2016
In the New Economy, it is all about creating communities with amenities and high quality of life to retain and attract talent. Talented individuals, who are mobile and can live anywhere, want a walkable, bikeable community to call home. -
Legacy costs tough for Michigan local governments: Part three – Strategies for legacy costs
Published on October 10, 2016
Commitments to pensions and other post-employment benefits (OPEBs) have created financial problems for local governments trying to balance budgets with stagnant or falling revenues and rising costs. -
Engaging community stakeholders for water quality in lakes
Published on October 10, 2016
When conducting water quality studies on local lakes, it is important to have sound scientific methods guiding the investigative process. Equally important is the need to reach out to community members who have a vested interest in the health of the lake.