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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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Improving indoor air quality
Published on December 15, 2016
Closing up your house during the cold winter months should not mean closing in a number of air quality pollutants. -
Healthy Food Connect offers educational series
Published on December 15, 2016
The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan hosted the first of an educational series on food topics. The first gathering focused on food policy. -
Support for veterans transitioning to farming increases
Published on December 9, 2016
Federal agencies, state land-grant universities and volunteer groups provide resources to veterans to help ease the change from the military to agricultural endeavors. -
Are there tsunamis in the Great Lakes?
Published on December 5, 2016
Yes, but not from earthquakes -- meteorological events can trigger rapidly moving waves. -
Dry bean tour will give institutional buyers a behind-the-scenes look at Michigan beans
Published on December 5, 2016
Institutional stakeholders will get a first-hand glimpse at the Michigan dry bean supply chain. -
Putting back the (Little) Rapids: River restoration in the Saint Marys Area of Concern
Published on November 30, 2016
Improving water flow, fish spawning habitat likely to improve river’s health. -
Local program aims to engage youth in local government
Published on November 30, 2016
Civics programs are one way to help youth learn how local decisions are made. -
Water use at perpendicular versus parallel roads: Where are public versus riparian rights?
Published on November 22, 2016
Don’t let perpendicular versus parallel roads get crossed in your head. There are differences in public use and riparian rights. -
What is reasonable use of Michigan’s waters?
Published on November 22, 2016
Reasonable use means one’s own use of water cannot unduly interfere with navigability or the rights of others to reasonably use the water, but what exactly does that mean? -
All those Flint water bottles
Published on November 21, 2016
Many individuals, agencies and businesses provided water to Flint residents. What happened to the millions of empty plastic water bottles after they were used? -
School nutrition directors visit local dairy processing plant
Published on November 16, 2016
For those looking to source locally, dairy is an easy option. -
LEAD forum brings leaders together to benefit four county region
Published on November 9, 2016
Participants at a civic forum discussed strengths, challenges, and opportunities for Lake, Mason, Newaygo, and Oceana counties. -
What is the first impression of your community?
Published on November 3, 2016
I-69 Thumb region partners with MSU Extension for assessments of communities through the eyes of first time visitors. -
Waterfowl die-off on Lake Michigan shores linked to type E botulism
Published on November 2, 2016
Disease confirmed in Michigan’s Leelanau, Delta, Schoolcraft counties affecting loons, other migrating fowl. -
Five easy steps to becoming a Breakfast on the Farm host
Published on November 2, 2016
If you are considering hosting a Breakfast on the Farm event on your farm, Michigan State University Extension is here with guidance and support. -
Starting a home occupation can be quick and easy through minimized regulation
Published on October 31, 2016
A community can make starting a home occupation easy to do by minimizing regulation. Changing zoning to allow home occupations to automatically be part of a dwelling can help economic development. -
Beware of zombie planning commissioners this Halloween
Published on October 24, 2016
When one member of a planning commission attends training, they sometimes return to the next meeting with the others staring as if they'd been abducted, filled with ‘alien’ information, and turned back to the community as some sort of zombie. -
Extension offering webinar on “Septic Systems: Insight into Your Onsite System”
Published on October 19, 2016
This free, live statewide webinar will provide homeowners and businesses with important information to protect an important resource – their onsite waste water system -
Two steps forward for nature and wildlife
Published on October 18, 2016
Sixty new Michigan Conservation Stewards Program participants display their projects on October 18, 19 and 20. How will they improve Michigan’s natural environment? -
New County Commissioner Workshop registration now open
Published on October 12, 2016
MSU Extension and the Michigan Association of Counties co-sponsor the 2016 New County Commissioner Workshops for newly elected commissioners, experienced commissioners, elected officials, and staff interested in learning more about county government.
