News
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Water Policy in Michigan balances human and ecological needs
Published on February 17, 2012
Michigan applies property law and regulation to balance water uses by humans and natural systems and implement the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Compact. -
MSU Extension provides facilitation assistance to engage citizens in biobanking practices
Published on February 17, 2012
Extension's statewide presence helps gauge public awareness in NIH-funded project -
MSU Extension offers Citizen Planner program in Petoskey
Published on February 16, 2012
Today’s planning and zoning officials are facing significant challenges as the state’s economy changes. The MSU Extension Citizen Planner Program provides in-depth training to address those concerns. -
New report highlights green infrastructure importance
Published on February 16, 2012
As Michigan emerges from the deep recession and economic turmoil, our green infrastructure will be an important economic development driver. A new MSU study shows that natural amenities can have a positive impact on population, income and jobs. -
Some towns and cities take on greenhouse gas emissions
Published on February 16, 2012
Smaller cities can take steps to make a large impact on greenhouse gas emissions. -
All rezonings are not good rezonings
Published on February 7, 2012
Local officials should always review rezoning applications closely to ensure they are consistent with a community’s master plan. -
Coastal communities in Michigan: Economic opportunities and Great Lakes responsibilities
Published on February 7, 2012
Michigan coastal communities must cope emergency measures for access to harbors with no federal funding in 2012. -
Why our communities still need master plans
Published on February 7, 2012
With declining populations, revenues, communities should still develop long-term plans -
Using credit history as a hiring tool makes no sense
Published on February 4, 2012
No research shows any relationship between a person's credit report and their job performance or likelihood to commit fraud.