News

Sustainability speaker series: Paving the path to a greener future

Published on December 1, 2023
New speaker series offers opportunity to “lunch and learn” with a variety of sustainability topics.
Cohort members announced for the 2024 Leadership Advancement Program

Published on November 30, 2023
The Great Lakes Leadership Academy has selected 24 individuals to participate in 2024.
Michigan coastal community recognizes MSU Extension program as a catalyst for community and economic development

Published on November 14, 2023
Four years after the City of St. Clair participated in the First Impressions Tourism (FIT) Program through MSU Extension, community leaders recognized the project as catalyst for “Freighter Walk” success.
Helping Michigan homeowners stay in their homes after financial hardships from COVID-19

Published on September 7, 2023
MSU Extension financial and homeownership educators quickly moved to aid over 300 Michigan homeowners across 21 Michigan counties in applying for the Michigan Homeowner Assistance Fund program.
Empowering Michigan state and local leaders to address housing affordability and equitable access in their own communities

Published on September 7, 2023
MSU Extension educators quickly and collaboratively responded to pressing housing policy needs and developed an extensive attainable housing program tailored to the varying geographies of urban, suburban, and rural communities in Michigan.
Local government strategies to protect groundwater

Published on August 3, 2023
Groundwater can, and in some places has already, become contaminated. Local government is best-suited to prevent contamination from occurring with straightforward planning and zoning tools at their disposal.
Supreme Court ruling on sign regulation has major implications for all local governments

Published on August 3, 2023
The decision means many, if not all, sign regulations in Michigan will need to be reviewed and likely changed if the municipality wants to reduce legal risks.
Awareness of equitable climate resiliency in underserved communities

Published on July 28, 2023
As the need for climate resiliency continues to increase there is a need to acknowledge the disparities and inequities that underserved communities face.
Green stormwater infrastructure: Building sustainable and resilient communities

Published on July 28, 2023
Green stormwater infrastructure practices can protect waterways by reducing pollutants.
Community partnership results in “Shared Abundance”

Published on July 13, 2023
Northwest Lower Michigan has developed into a thriving food system—the book “Shared Abundance” details the community partnerships that made it happen.