MSU Extension Michigan Sea Grant

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  Coastal Planning and Zoning Course: Lesson 4

  Published on December 10, 2021
  Our previous lesson focused on the planning side of planning & zoning and now we turn to some zoning tools communities can use to achieve goals outlined in their master plan.

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  Coastal Planning and Zoning Course: Lesson 3

  Published on December 10, 2021
  A master plan should lay out the community’s vision and goals for the next 20 years or more and guide land use and policy decisions, including coastal areas, too.

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  Coastal Planning and Zoning Course: Lesson 5

  Published on December 10, 2021
  Our lesson today offers ways you can access more information and resources.

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  Coastal Planning and Zoning Course: Lesson 2

  Published on December 10, 2021
  Planning and zoning have been used by communities throughout the state to set their vision and goals for the future and regulate land use to meet those goals.

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  Coastal Planning and Zoning Course: Lesson 1

  Published on December 9, 2021
  This first lesson in your email short course focuses on Great Lakes science to build a foundation for the planning and zoning lessons to come.

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  MSU Extension Water Programs Lakes, Streams and Watersheds

  Published on April 7, 2020
  Learn how you can get involved with MSU Extension programs to improve your local lake, stream and watershed.

• Michigan Sea Grant coastal storms project

  Published on September 28, 2017
  Michigan Sea Grant has identified some tips and online tools to help communities assess their risks from extreme storms and determine what steps they might take to reduce stormwater impact.

• Aquaculture

  Published on June 8, 2016
  

• Michigan Sea Grant water issues links

  Published on March 26, 2012
  The Michigan Sea Grant website has a wealth of resources for those interested in issues related to Michigan's lakes, including the Great Lakes, streams and watersheds as well as water quality issues.

• Michigan Sea Grant fisheries links

  Published on March 26, 2012
  

• Summary of Research Related to the Potential Physical and Biological Impacts of Dredging to Channelize the Grand River. Appendices attached.

  A Working Paper, May 9 version with appendices added November 22, 2019