News
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The Grand Rapids Urban Forest Project: Building citizen advocates
Published on July 10, 2012
Project to plant 200,000 trees by 2020 depends upon the engagement of the city’s citizens. -
New Extension report examines fiscal conditions in Lansing-East Lansing Metro region
Published on July 10, 2012
Region is compared to four similar regions in U.S. using a series of benchmarks. Results indicate high spending on public safety, low spending on infrastructure and significant fiscal challenges for Lansing. -
Planning commissions' reviews ensure consistency
Published on July 6, 2012
The planning commission plays an important role in reviewing local infrastructure and capital expenditures for consistency with the community’s master plan and the plans of its neighbors. -
Garden grants provide healthy fresh food access
Published on July 2, 2012
Community and school gardens assisted with grants to provide fresh food access to low income families across southeast Michigan. -
Natural shoreline greeted with enthusiasm by Upper Peninsula community
Published on June 28, 2012
Portage Township and village of Curtis host certification training at Watt-Stamper Park resulting in the construction of a natural shoreline. -
Help your community become a Firewise model community
Published on June 26, 2012
The Firewise Communities/USA program provides information that property owners and communities can utilize to minimize losses during a wildfire. -
Bioenergy project tools for Michigan communities
Published on June 26, 2012
Michigan communities seeking a better understanding of how to produce bioenergy from biomass have a new online resource available to them. -
Charlevoix County communities talk about shoreline zoning
Published on June 21, 2012
Charlevoix County communities are working together to coordinate their shoreline zoning ordinances. Consistent regulation protects water resources and reduces business uncertainty. -
New tool helps foresters and landowners assess forest climate change impacts and options
Published on June 21, 2012
The “Template for Accessing Climate Change Impact and Management Options” (TACCIMO) provides excellent research-based information that can help professional foresters and landowners. -
Planning commissions can turn opposition into support by planning ahead
Published on June 19, 2012
Planning commissions can head-off opposition by taking a proactive approach to communications and public involvement surrounding a local planning effort.