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Natural resources a hot topic at sustainable communities certificate course
Published on May 16, 2012
Michigan’s natural resources – our fields, forests, lakes, streams and wetlands – contribute greatly to a community’s ability to develop without compromising future generations. -
Climate change and planning: Where should local officials begin?
Published on May 16, 2012
Local planning and zoning officials can access many sources of reliable information when deciding how to address climate change. -
Climate change may be putting your home at risk
Published on May 14, 2012
Warming temperature patterns driven by climate change will grow wildfire risks dramatically. -
What does placemaking mean for me and my community?
Published on May 14, 2012
Communities that embrace and actively apply concepts that support a strong sense of place will experience a robust economic viability, as people will choose to live, work and establish their businesses within and around that community. -
There’s still time to comply with the Michigan Planning Enabling Act
Published on April 30, 2012
Local governments with established planning commissions were required to make many changes with the passage of the Michigan Planning Enabling Act in 2008 – one of which is the adoption of a new planning commission ordinance. -
Community meals create opportunities for social entrepreneurship and action
Published on April 25, 2012
The simple act of sharing a meal with a group of like-minded people is creating stronger community ties and generating resources to support causes such as hunger alleviation and local sustainable farming. -
Yes! We are restoring the Detroit River’s Area of Concern
Published on April 25, 2012
Cleaning up pollution and restoring the Great Lakes is not an easy or quick process. Progress is being made in the Detroit River Area of Concern thanks to the hard work of many individuals, local groups and state and federal agencies. -
Are greenhouse gas emission levels on the rise in the United States and elsewhere?
Published on April 16, 2012
Recent world greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions rates and more recent GHG trends in the United States are examined. -
Learn what is safe and legal to burn outdoors
Published on April 10, 2012
Michigan residents are urged to exercise caution when burning outdoors and to make sure that when and what they are burning complies with state laws and local ordinances. -
Prepare yourself and family members for severe weather and other natural disasters
Published on April 10, 2012
Michigan is among the states most at risk for severe weather disasters, and residents are urged to prepare themselves, especially those with young children, pets and family members with disabilities, so they are ready when disaster strikes.