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  Livable Communities

  MSU Extension fosters livable communities through programming that reflects a sense of place, which is the visual, emotional, memorable and satisfaction of any community. Extension aligns communities with 21st-century global awareness and standards.

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• Collaborative leadership offers greater outcomes

  Published on April 3, 2017
  Collaborative leadership is practiced in communities and organizations across the state.

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  Learn about Great Lakes ice cover, new invasive species, and how poop-sniffing dogs help beaches

  Published on February 5, 2018
  Great Lakes Conference on March 6 considers opportunities, challenges facing Michigan's important resource.

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  This summer’s final Breakfast on the Farm event is hosted in Hillsdale County

  Published on August 4, 2015
  Have you made it to a Breakfast on the Farm this summer? Your last chance is Aug. 29!

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  Got water? Time of sale septic inspections can protect water quality: Part 1

  Published on October 6, 2015
  Counties, townships can protect surface and groundwater by adopting time of sale septic inspection ordinances.

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  Mackinac County Water Safety Review Team efforts continue to save lives

  Published on October 4, 2016
  After son’s death, family remains committed to Great Lakes dangerous current education.

• "Grow It, Cook It, Eat It" class series to be offered in Kalamazoo

  Published on July 27, 2016
  This series covers growing, preparing and tasting a variety of vegetables and culinary herbs.

• Firewise resources help prepare Michigan residents for spring wildfire season

  Published on February 4, 2012
  Michigan residents urged to prepare themselves for the spring wildfire season as most Michigan wildfires occur from March to May.

• Ballot Proposal 4: Provide collective bargaining for in-home care workers

  Published on October 30, 2012
  Proposal 2012-04 would amend the Michigan Constitution to establish the Michigan Quality Home Care Council and guarantee collective bargaining rights for in-home care workers.

• Local governments can regulate but not prohibit natural resource extraction

  Published on February 4, 2013
  The deciding factor is often what amounts to the likelihood of "very serious consequences."

• Contents of a Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP)

  Published on August 9, 2013
  A CWPP helps protect communities from loss caused by wildfire. This article is part two of a two part series. In this article, we will address the contents that go into a CWPP.

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  Wearing seat belts saves lives

  Published on May 27, 2014
  For every 1 percent increase in seat belt usage in Michigan, 10 lives are saved and 130 injuries are prevented.

• Competition for your grocery dollar drives changes in the U.S. grocery business

  Published on January 11, 2017
  Discount, dollar and drug stores have made big strides in the U.S. grocery business.

• Zombie-themed activities teach children about emergency preparedness

  Published on February 11, 2015
  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offer resources to help middle school age youth prepare for real emergency situations.

• Keep yourself, your personal assets, and private information safe online

  Published on November 27, 2013
  Learn the risks associated with using the Internet and how to best protect yourself, your family, and your business from online identity theft and fraud.

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  Sixth annual local food conference hosted in Macomb County

  Published on April 3, 2017
  Join local food supporters on June 6 to learn, connect and eat at the All About Food Conference.

• Dead and dying trees threaten Michigan homes and rural communities

  Published on December 5, 2012
  Tree mortality from increased bark beetle activity poses an ever-increasing risk of wildfire loss to homes and communities in rural areas.

• The Headlands: International dark sky park

  Published on November 3, 2013
  Emmet County, just 2 miles west of Mackinaw City, is home to one of only 11 dark sky parks in the world.

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  Battle Creek community celebrated good food on Halloween

  Published on November 30, 2015
  The third annual Good Food Battle Creek Local Food Conference brought together eaters, farmers, and educators from the Battle Creek region.

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  Workshops reveal small-town placemaking strategies

  Published on June 15, 2015
  It’s not just a big city thing; participants from small towns at placemaking strategy development Workshops produced many project ideas for improving the quality of life and economy of their communities.

• Berrien County Birding Destinations map now available

  Published on September 20, 2012
  A map including descriptions of popular and productive locations to view birds among Berrien County’s diverse upland, woodland and Lake Michigan shoreline habitats is now available.