News
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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. -
Planning commissions may not have jurisdiction, but can still have advocacy role
Published on June 26, 2012
There are a number of areas where local governments do not have jurisdiction, but a local government or its planning commission can still prepare testimony for submission at public hearings and during public comment periods. -
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. -
Natural shoreline brochure now available
Published on June 25, 2012
Colorful brochure provides answers to property owner questions about natural shorelines on inland lakes. -
2012 Michigan spring wildfires have surpassed 2011 state wildfire totals
Published on June 22, 2012
Though the spring wildfire season has ended in Michigan, landowners are advised to take action on their property in preparation for the fall wildfire season in view of the number and damage of this season’s wildfires. -
Chemical spills: Take quick action to avoid injury
Published on June 22, 2012
Knowing what to do when a spill occurs protects you, your family and helps safeguard Michigan’s water resources. -
Making “green” concrete: A challenging process for a better world
Published on June 22, 2012
Northeast Michigan is at the center of a green technology research project that could make a “dirty art” cleaner for a healthier planet. -
Chemical spills: Build a simple spill kit at home
Published on June 22, 2012
Being prepared before a spill occurs protects you, your family and helps safeguard Michigan’s water resources. -
Concrete and greenhouse gasses: Exploring the relationship
Published on June 22, 2012
Researching green technology and understanding the emission of greenhouse gasses in relation to the production of concrete blocks is a key part of the construction business. -
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.