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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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  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.

• Got water? Time of sale septic inspections can protect water quality: Part 2

  Published on October 9, 2015
  Counties, townships can protect surface and groundwater by adopting time of sale septic inspection ordinances.

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  Should I be worried if flood waters reach my well?

  Published on April 23, 2014
  Michigan Department of Environmental Quality urges caution. Flood waters can carry contaminants into residential well water supplies.

• Workshops to help northeast Michigan communities protect water quality

  Published on March 24, 2013
  Upcoming MSU Extension workshop series will help local officials tackle the challenge of protecting the region’s outstanding water resources.

• Lake communities, organizations can partner to protect lakes

  Published on March 1, 2013
  Help is available from local governments and other sources to protect inland lakes from sediment and nutrient pollution, and degradation. It is important to find the right kind of partnership agreement for a community’s needs.

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  Algae are a-bloomin’ but what does it mean?

  Published on August 11, 2014
  Due to the recent impact of harmful algal blooms to southeast Michigan communities, many residents have questions about algae and why it may or may not be harmful.

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  Michigan Sea Grant Extension names Elliot Nelson to new position in the eastern Upper Peninsula

  Published on December 21, 2015
  

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  Comparing Michigan’s outdoor recreation economy to Illinois and Wisconsin

  Published on April 25, 2018
  Outdoor Industry Association provides state statistics on the Outdoor Recreation Economy across the United States of America.

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  Turn Around Don’t Drown

  Published on March 1, 2018
  Flooded roads can be dangerous.

• Great Lakes paddling safety: 10 tips to keep you safe on the Great Lakes

  Published on July 16, 2012
  As paddle sport enthusiasts, like canoeists and kayakers, venture out into the Great Lakes, they need to keep these safety tips in mind.

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  Rise and fall: Lakes Michigan-Huron reach highest level since 1998 in June 2014

  Published on July 14, 2014
  Lake level fluctuations are normal during the year, and year-to-year. Just how much fluctuation can be expected this year in Lakes Michigan and Huron?

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  For economic growth, just add water

  Published on December 21, 2015
  Michigan is first in the country for water-dependent economic growth.

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  Northwest Lower Michigan Fisheries Heritage: Travel, tourism and fish

  Published on August 29, 2014
  Historically, and still today, recreational and commercial fish and fishing for northern Lake Michigan communities reflects an important way of life.

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  Detroit River canoeing events connect youth, families with nature

  Published on August 24, 2015
  Special Olympics teams enjoy canoe experience.

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  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?

• Adding ‘green’ to roadway projects can benefit Great Lakes

  Published on June 30, 2015
  Green infrastructure integration planning and funding methods detailed in recent workshop.

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  Interested in muskie, bass or invasive species? Learn more at the Lake St. Clair Fisheries Workshop!

  Published on March 11, 2016
  You’ll also learn why Lake St. Clair is widely regarded as one of North America’s greatest fishing lakes.

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  Recreational paddle sports on the rise in Michigan

  Published on July 22, 2015
  A recent Michigan Radio broadcast speculated on what might be driving this renewed interest in paddling Michigan’s waterways. This article offers more reasons to get out there and paddle.

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  Discovering similarities between South Korean tourism and Michigan tourism

  Published on August 3, 2015
  Two locations develop their “glamping” industry by merging camping with glamour.

• Coastal communities in Michigan: Economic opportunities and Great Lakes responsibilities

  Published on February 7, 2012
  Michigan coastal communities must cope emergency measures for access to harbors with no federal funding in 2012.