Resources

Sample Land Division Review Worksheet

Published on July 26, 2021
Sample land division review worksheet for use by the official responsible for approving or rejecting proposed land divisions.
Sample Land Division Application

Published on July 26, 2021
Sample land division application for use by local government when receiving a request to divide land.
Addressing Student & Parent Perceptions to Promote Active School Travel

Published on May 8, 2021
Michigan State University has created a unique process for developing Safe Routes to School (SRTS) action plans for Michigan school districts and communities.
Understanding Wildfire Behavior in Michigan

Published on March 16, 2017
understanding wildfire behavior in Michigan
First Impressions: Assessing Your Community for Tourism Application

Published on November 1, 2016
Background info and application for the First Impressions: Assessing Your Community for Tourism Program.
Comprendiendo la Conducta de los Incendios Forestales en Michigan

Published on September 22, 2016
This is the Spanish counterpart for the English bulletin 2882, Understanding Wildfire Behavior in Michigan.
The Potential Health Impact of Wind Turbines

Published on August 22, 2016
The review concludes that while some people living near wind turbines report symptoms such as dizziness, headaches, and sleep disturbance, the scientific evidence available to date does not demonstrate a direct causal link.
How to set permit fees

Published on May 31, 2016
This bulletin is a discussion of the philosophy of what should be paid by fees and what should be covered by general fund moneys. It also presents work sheets for a municipality to establish zoning, land division and other permit fees.
How To Deal With Accumulated Junk Problems

Published on May 31, 2016
Trash, or junk left on the landscape is one of the major issues identified by local government officials in northern Michigan. It is also one of the easier problems to solve.
Selecting Plants for Extensive Green Roofs in the United States

Published on October 19, 2015
Green roofs, or vegetated roofs, are an alternative roofing technology in which plant material is established on the rooftop.