News
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Be prepared when spring showers bring more than flowers
Published on April 26, 2013
Taking steps now can minimize damage and protect your family when floods, tornadoes, thunderstorms, and other severe weather events unexpectedly occur. -
Firewise practices aid agricultural producers
Published on April 20, 2013
Rural locations in the vicinity of combustible fuel loads put farms at risk of loss from fires. Agricultural producers can reduce the chance of possible loss of structures and livestock by adopting Firewise practies. -
Acid rain reductions means accepting trade-offs
Published on April 17, 2013
Acid rain or deposition is caused by natural and man-made activities. Reducing pollution can improve the natural and man-made environment. -
New rural water quality protection guidebook prepared by Michigan State University
Published on April 13, 2013
New guidebook is a “must have” that details best management practices that lower the impact of land use activities on water bodies and provides sample language for community master plans and zoning ordinances. -
Highland Park: A community in transition
Published on April 13, 2013
Highland Park shares a similar history to its older, larger neighbor –Detroit. During the early 20th century, the city grew rapidly and the total population peaked in 1930. -
Michigan Local Government Benchmarking Consortium helps lower costs and improve services
Published on April 13, 2013
Organizations that want to improve program effectiveness and efficiency need to manage performance, and to do so, they have to measure it. The measures they choose need to be meaningful and linked to a desired goal, result or benchmark. -
Understanding nonconformity: Are you 'granfathered' in?
Published on April 4, 2013
Properties that qualify as nonconforming often have particular regulations that affect how an owner can make changes to the property. Understanding these regulations is important in order to avoid potential conflict with local government. -
Protecting your home from wildfire is an ongoing endeavor
Published on April 4, 2013
The spring wildfire season is delayed because of lingering snowstorms. However, homeowners should inspect their property to eliminate hazards that could lead to the can burn their homes and damage their property from spreading wildfires. -
Planning your community’s future for a stronger, sustainable, self-reliant food system
Published on April 4, 2013
How a community grows, changes and prepares for its future is guided by its master plan. Where does the food system fit into your community’s future plans? -
Cleaning up your community: How to deal with the accumulation of junk
Published on April 4, 2013
Accumulated junk on properties can adversely affect the health, safety and property values in a community. Using a multi-faceted approach to dealing with junk can bring people together to improve the quality of life in their community.