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Information in the June 2013 issue of the MSU Extension oil and gas newsletter
Published on June 13, 2013
A new issue of the Michigan State University Extension oil and gas newsletter is now available. -
Oil and gas mineral rights in Oceana County to be leased by Terracore Energy
Published on May 24, 2013
All of the State of Michigan land in Oceana County offered at the May State of Michigan oil and gas leasing auction will be leased. -
May State of Michigan oil and gas lease auction for 37,000 acres of mineral rights
Published on May 22, 2013
At the May 2013 state oil and gas lease auction, Huron, Oceana and Newaygo counties all had an excess of 2,000 acres of State of Michigan oil and gas lease rights available. -
The politics of saving energy vs. saving the planet
Published on May 15, 2013
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Acid rain reductions means accepting trade-offs
Published on April 17, 2013
Acid rain or deposition is caused by natural and man-made activities. Reducing pollution can improve the natural and man-made environment. -
Where are the gases coming from? A greenhouse gas emissions inventory report
Published on March 16, 2013
An EPA report illustrates changes in greenhouse gas emissions over the 21 years between 1990 and 2010. -
Preserve your farm through purchase of development rights if you have an expired oil and gas lease
Published on March 7, 2013
Farmland owners should be prepared to sign an Affidavit of Non-Production at closing. -
Should local governments regulate outdoor wood boilers? – Part 2
Published on February 28, 2013
Although popular and cost-effective, many outdoor wood boilers produce a lot of smoke, creating potential health risks and nuisance complaints. Local governments can reduce that risk though zoning standards. -
Should local governments regulate outdoor wood boilers? – Part 1
Published on February 28, 2013
Although popular and cost-effective, many outdoor wood boilers produce a lot of smoke, creating potential health risks and nuisance complaints. Local governments can reduce that risk though zoning standards. -
Oil and gas leases can affect farmland owners' purchase of development rights
Published on February 11, 2013
One option for property owners: Preserving their land through a purchase of development rights program