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Enrollment now open: Popular MSU Extension course Introduction to Lakes Online offered January 2025

Published on September 20, 2024
Register today for this unique opportunity to learn about inland lakes.
Critical training for Zoning Board of Appeals members

Published on March 17, 2023
Acting properly, a community's Zoning Board of Appeals protects the interests of all parties and upholds due process, but when poorly trained, the board can be a serious legal risk to the community.
Planning commissions can strengthen inclusion with gender neutral policy language

Published on April 7, 2021
Are people of all gender identities represented in your planning commission bylaws, policies, and other documents? Many organizations have taken steps to update policies and replace gendered language with gender neutral options.
Scenario-based shoreline planning can help improve coastal management

Published on April 6, 2021
Using simple, decision-centered, scenario-based planning has helped some Michigan Communities navigate the uncertain and complex task of shoreline planning.
Michigan’s 2020 Citizen Science Lake Monitoring Program

Published on April 15, 2020
The Cooperative Lakes Monitoring Program is on hiatus until 2021, but there are lake monitoring options for 2020.
PARK(ing) day: A Placemaking Tool

Published on January 10, 2020
Create a temporary public park in your community on parking day.
Invasive species self-defense

Published on January 16, 2018
Three tools available to communities.
Revitalizing Detroit through strategic community partnerships

Published on October 1, 2017
Michigan State University Extension has formed several strategic partnerships to ensure that the Motor City continues to thrive.
Signed, sealed and delivered

Published on August 24, 2017
One seemingly small detail can make a big difference when it comes to investing in infrastructure.
Ripple effect mapping reveals MSU Extension program impacts

Published on December 14, 2015
Program success documented through ripple effecting mapping with the help of MSU Extension educators.