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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.

Happy Birthday Detroit - the 313 Turns 313 Years Old!

Published on July 23, 2014
The city of Detroit and the Detroit River have experienced a great deal of environmental change in the last 313 years. Then, like now, it’s impassioned citizens and groups that work to help make the city and the river great.
Michigan Great Lakes water trails highlighted on new website

Published on July 23, 2013
Michigan paddlers now have online home for all Great Lakes water trail information.
Preserving inland lake shorelines on the Keweenaw Peninsula

Published on October 13, 2013
Upper Peninsula group looks for problems and opportunities during on-lake natural shoreline workshop.
A list of essentials for the Michigan multi-day backpacking trip: Part 2

Published on February 17, 2016
Want to take a multi-day hiking trip? Make sure you are prepared with these essentials.
15 minutes today to help ensure freshwater for tomorrow

Published on February 1, 2017
University of Michigan online survey about large capacity water withdrawals aims to illuminate the gap between expert and public opinion.
Michigan Clean Marina Program growing as marinas adopt environmental practices

Published on December 19, 2012
Michigan marinas are adopting environmentally sound operating practices as marina managers, municipalities and boaters are becoming increasingly aware of environmental impacts within the industry.
Great Lakes Fisheries Heritage Trails Conference explores coastal tourism development opportunities

Published on July 29, 2014
Scheduled for September 8 - 9 in South Haven, this conference will explore and celebrate our Great Lakes fisheries heritage as a means to promote coastal tourism development opportunities.
Get the inside scoop on Lake Huron fishing at a free fishery workshop

Published on March 16, 2016
Fishing trends, current research and management updates are among the topics experts will share with recreational, charter and commercial anglers.
Huron Shores Coastal Water Trail: Lake Huron waterways offer community and tourism development value

Published on September 16, 2013
Exploring northern Lake Huron’s coastline by water offers a wealth of recreational opportunities for residents and visitors, alike, fostering community and coastal tourism development opportunities in Northeast Michigan.
Paper, plastic or reusable bags? Alpena youth ‘bagging it’ for Earth Day

Published on April 20, 2015
Alpena elementary students apply their art skills on Earth Day to promote awareness and action toward the issue of plastic pollution and marine debris in our Great Lakes.
Expand your business at the water’s edge: Become a Michigan Certified Natural Shoreline Professional

Published on November 4, 2013
Registration now open for natural shoreline certification training program located in Traverse City, Mich. In February 2014.
Lake Erie harmful algae bloom threatens drinking water supplies

Published on August 5, 2014
What happened? What caused it? What can you do? Your questions answered.
Megan Dodson of NWS receives Michigan Sea Grant Van Snider Award

Published on November 10, 2014
Through partnerships with Dodson and the NWS, Michigan Sea Grant Extension has been able to educate thousands of Michigan residents on dangerous currents in the Great Lakes.
Innovation, excitement to begin at Boardman River System in Traverse City – Part 1

Published on October 4, 2016
River selected for 10-year pioneering experiment to create, evaluate state-of-the-art ways to block invasive species while allowing others to migrate.
Come celebrate the St Mary’s River and Great Lakes Restoration success in the Upper Peninsula!

Published on June 2, 2017
Completion of the Little Rapids Project marks the progress in restoring key St. Mary’s River habitat.
New paddling guide available for Detroit River

Published on May 19, 2015
Map of Detroit Heritage River Water Trail will help you plan your next adventure.
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.
The “Triple Bottom Line” in Michigan’s coastal communities - Element 9: Transparent decisions

Published on November 20, 2013
Standardized permitting and a formal planning process can reduce uncertainties that protect the environment, support private business, and promote quality of life for residents when development decisions are made in coastal and shoreline communities.
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.
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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