News
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So you have a lot of stuff and want to share? Part 1
Published on April 29, 2015
Understanding the Sharing Economy and what it means for some industries. -
So you have a car that could generate income for you? Part 2
Published on April 29, 2015
Understanding the Sharing Economy in transportation and steps to consider before sharing your car. -
Beehives and butterflies: New MSU student pollinator projects
Published on April 29, 2015
Michigan State University students bringing attention and education about pollinators with projects around Bailey Hall. -
Paper, plastic or reusable bags? Alpena youth ‘bagging it’ for Earth Day
Published on April 20, 2015
Alpena elementary students apply their art skills on Earth Day to promote awareness and action toward the issue of plastic pollution and marine debris in our Great Lakes. -
Spring is wildfire season
Published on April 14, 2015
The 2015 wildfire season is keeping many fire departments busy managing local grass fires. According to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, most are the result of human activities. -
MSU Extension offering webinar on “Septic Systems: Insight into Your Onsite System”
Published on April 6, 2015
This free, live webinar will provide homeowners and businesses with important information to protect an important resource – their onsite waste water system. -
National Wildfire Community Preparedness Day is Saturday, May 2, 2015
Published on April 1, 2015
Participating in this second annual event will help raise awareness and reduce wildfire risk for your home, property, neighborhood and community. -
Applications are being accepted for the 2015 Arts and Eats Tour
Published on April 1, 2015
Arts and Eats returns to west Michigan for the fifth year, promoting local artists, farms and eateries! -
What to do with all this plastic? Part 3
Published on March 29, 2015
“Harmonious” innovation spawns from Paraguay’s Landfill. -
Michigan’s Upper Peninsula predicted to have increased wildfire potential this spring
Published on March 26, 2015
After two years with lower than normal risk, much of the upper Midwest is predicted to have higher than normal wildfire risk this April.