News

Working waterfronts – a national context: Part 1

Published on November 18, 2015
National Working Waterfronts and Waterways conference in Florida highlights ongoing challenges, opportunities.
2015 was a super summer on Lake St. Clair

Published on November 2, 2015
Plano Bassmaster Elite tournament and the Bass, Brew & BBQ Festival drew thousands to Lake St. Clair.
State of Lake Huron meeting in Alpena Nov. 4-5

Published on October 29, 2015
Interested in learning more about Lake Huron and helping guide its future? Check out the State of Lake Huron meeting in person or online.
Michigan: The Great Lakes state complete with wonderful foods

Published on October 26, 2015
Michigan and food.
Common problems we observe in local zoning: Part 2

Published on October 22, 2015
MSU Extension land use specialists are often reading zoning from many different communities. Doing so shows us some common problems which should be corrected in zoning.
Common problems we observe in local zoning: Part 1

Published on October 22, 2015
MSU Extension land use specialists are often reading zoning from many different communities. Doing so shows us that many communities have items completely or partially missing from their zoning that a community might consider adding to its zoning.
Breakfast on the Farm wraps up another successful season

Published on September 28, 2015
Five Michigan farm families gave visitors an incredible first-hand look at modern agriculture. Now is the time for interested farm families to apply to host an event in 2016.
Placemaking is a rural responsibility too

Published on September 16, 2015
Placemaking is not just for urban and built environments. It has an important rural component also. Here is one quick and easy way for rural governments to do their part with placemaking.
Port Austin explores placemaking

Published on September 1, 2015
Creating and employing a live, work, and play strategy to retain population in Michigan’s thumb!
Detroit River canoeing events connect youth, families with nature

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