News

Village of Elkton receives results from surprise visitors to guide tourism development

Published on November 6, 2017
First Impressions Tourism Assessment program assists small town communities with identifying strengths and weaknesses through the eyes of first-time visitors.
Imlay City receives tourism development suggestions from surprise visitors

Published on November 2, 2017
Michigan State University Extension First Impressions Tourism Assessment program assists small town communities with identifying strengths and weaknesses through the eyes of first-time visitors.
When to mingle with trail-makers and influence your town’s future

Published on October 3, 2017
Attend monthly meetings and events of the Jackson Walkable Communities Coalition.
Why mingle with trail-makers?

Published on October 3, 2017
Attending multiuse trail planning meetings can benefit you and your community.
Outdoor recreation is important to Michigan’s communities, economy and future

Published on October 2, 2017
Outdoor Industry Association provides state-by-state reporting on the impact of outdoor recreation on jobs, wages, and tax revenue.
Promoting local arts, food and culture with rural driving tour

Published on October 1, 2017
Since 2011, Michigan State University Extension has played a vital role in the development and continued success of the annual Arts and Eats event.
Helping small communities dream big for the future

Published on October 1, 2017
Michigan Sea Grant’s Sustainable Small Harbors Project has enabled six communities with public harbors to do in-depth self-assessments.
Great Lakes' levels for Michigan and Huron have peaked for 2017

Published on September 5, 2017
Seasonal decline begins - lakes will lose more than a trillion gallons of water.
Experience Fishtown during Great Lakes Fisheries Heritage Conference

Published on August 24, 2017
Event aims to connect fisheries heritage interests across Michigan; exploring opportunities to better connect and share stories, exhibits, experiences.
Lake Michigan kings are back — but why?

Published on August 23, 2017
After the gloom-and-doom of 2016, anglers are gearing up for a much better run of salmon in 2017. Recent trends in the fishery suggest that ups and downs may be the new norm if prey populations do not stabilize.