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Climate and health adaptation planning technical assistance available to Michigan communities

Published on October 29, 2024
Learn more about the opportunity to participate in a community engagement process for the development of a consensus vision, planning recommendations, and designs to guide adaptations addressing climate impacts on public health.
Amending a zoning ordinance requires adopting an ordinance

Published on October 22, 2024
Communities with zoning must regularly update their ordinance to reduce legal risk. The process for doing so is not difficult, but it is detailed and requires adopting an amending ordinance.
Public engagement: How to prepare and select a fitting approach

Published on October 22, 2024
Public engagement helps organizations and local governments draw from and foster community relationships. This article aims to give groups guidance on selecting a fitting engagement strategy and organizing to make the event a success.
2025 Clean Boats, Clean Waters grants now available

Published on October 22, 2024
$35,000 is available for Michigan organizations dedicated to aquatic invasive species education and outreach.
New online program available: Foundations of Effective County Administration

Published on October 9, 2024
This new, self-paced online program builds knowledge, skills, and capacity of new and aspiring county administrative officials to navigate the complexities of county governance with confidence.