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Policy released on urban livestock recommendations
Published on March 26, 2015
Urban livestock workgroup calls for the creation of an urban agriculture act to stimulate and support efforts to raise and grow food locally. -
Landscaping can help prevent losses from wildland fire
Published on March 20, 2015
Learn how simple annual yard cleanup can help prevent wildland fire from affecting structures on your property. -
Heat map app allows you to find popular trails and routes when visiting new cities
Published on March 15, 2015
Keeping active while traveling can be difficult, here is one new, innovative way to get the heart rate up in new places. -
Amending a zoning ordinance requires adopting an ordinance
Published on March 3, 2015
Communities with zoning must regularly update their ordinance to reduce legal risk. The process for doing so is not difficult, but it is detailed and requires adopting an amending ordinance. -
2015 Earth Day celebrates 45th anniversary
Published on February 25, 2015
April 22, 2015, marks the 45th anniversary of Earth Day, a day to promote awareness about air and water pollution in your community. -
Slick slopes, sustainability and the Great Lakes State
Published on February 24, 2015
A national program outlines sustainability steps for ski resorts for over a decade now; Michigan is late to the table. -
Placemaking workshops will result in strategies for regions throughout Michigan
Published on February 24, 2015
A statewide series of placemaking workshops delivered as part of the MIplace Partnership Initiative will help communities improve quality of life and economic prosperity. -
Placemaking: Fueling Detroit’s resurgence
Published on February 20, 2015
Placemaking is proving to be a successful approach to urban planning by reviving cities from post-industrial decline and Detroit has many examples to share. -
Macomb food conference promotes local food consumption and awareness
Published on February 18, 2015
The fourth annual All About Food: From Farm to Fork Conference attracted nearly 200 food systems stakeholders for educational sessions and delicious food. -
Educators have the opportunity to attend the 29th annual Great Lakes Conference at Michigan State University.
Published on February 16, 2015
Conference topics include a history of fisheries, Asian Carp, wild rice, BMPs in Lake Erie, restoration efforts, and a virtual tour of wildlife.