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August is National Water Quality Month: Part two
Published on August 24, 2016
The term water quality is used often, but do citizen really understand how water quality is measured? -
Bay Mills Community College offers Fundamentals of Sustainable Agriculture course
Published on August 22, 2016
Registration is now open for Fall 2016 BMCC course, exploring production methods and philosophies involved in sustainable agriculture and food systems. -
‘Crude Move’ webinar series discusses transportation options for crude oil
Published on August 19, 2016
Series helps lay out issues, risks, interests and options. -
Replacing junk food at checkout lines
Published on August 12, 2016
Stores are beginning to rethink product mix at checkout lines to include more healthy options. -
Sea Grant 50th Anniversary: Celebrating the work of our Extension educators
Published on July 29, 2016
Katy Hintzen is excited about projects and partnerships developing in the Saginaw Bay area. -
State releases Part 2 of its official Water Strategy
Published on July 27, 2016
Protecting, promoting state’s freshwater resources are key goals. -
Summer drought? Not on Southeast Michigan freeways
Published on July 26, 2016
Heavy rains recently closed freeways due to flooding. Why does this occur and what can individuals do to reduce stormwater flooding? -
A Refresher on Proposal A and Local Property Taxes
Published on July 25, 2016
Proposal A changed education finance in Michigan, but it also changed the local property tax system. -
What is a Headlee Override?
Published on July 25, 2016
What does it mean when a local government unit asks voters to approve a Headlee Override? -
What is the Headlee Amendment and How Does It Affect Local Taxes?
Published on July 25, 2016
This election season, some voters will see the term “Headlee Amendment” in a ballot question. So, what does the Headlee Amendment do?