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Sustainability Speaker Series: Paving the path to a greener future

Published on September 9, 2024
New speaker series offers opportunity to “lunch-and-learn” with a variety of sustainability topics.
Sustainable Development Goals Series: Fall 2024

Published on September 9, 2024
Join us this Fall to explore global solutions through free virtual sessions on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Citizen education resources support voices of residents

Published on August 12, 2024
MSU Extension citizen education resources are helpful tools to inform community residents on the nature of local government planning and zoning decisions.
Climate and health adaptation planning technical assistance available to Michigan communities

Published on August 1, 2024
Learn more about the opportunity to participate in a community engagement process for the development of a consensus vision, planning recommendations, and designs to guide adaptations addressing climate impacts on public health.
Annual state entrepreneurship conference continues to showcase small town charm and success in Cadillac

Published on July 22, 2024
The Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities conference returned in 2024 hosted by the City of Cadillac, welcoming more than 100 participants from across Michigan.
Registration now open for the 2025 Zoning Administrator Certificate Program in Mt. Pleasant

Published on June 17, 2024
Since 2009, the MSU Extension Zoning Administrator Certificate Program has served as Michigan's only zoning administration program focused on techniques that reduce legal risks to the zoning administrator and their community.
Native plants suitable to grow near a drainfield?

Published on June 2, 2024
Landscaping over your Septic system whether a formal garden or informal one can be tricky. You want to have a beautiful yard but not at the expense of damaging your onsite waste water system.
“Wild About Conservation” webinar series starts in June

Published on May 23, 2024
Learn ways you can help to conserve land and contribute to climate change resiliency and sustainability.
Nationwide survey reveals fresh insights about community perceptions of large-scale solar developments

Published on April 16, 2024
Study conducted researchers at by Berkeley Lab, University of Michigan and Michigan State University sheds light on community perceptions of LSS projects
Be careful what you flush

Published on April 8, 2024
Flushing wipes and other items used for disinfection can damage wastewater treatment systems.