Ottawa Sands County Park's grand reopening celebration is scheduled for October 17, 2024, at 4-6:30pm and will be free and open to the public. The park is located at 18280 North Shore Drive, Ferrysburg, MI. Ottawa County is a beloved recreation hub along Lake Michigan. In recent years, a 345-acre former sand mine was converted […]
Cross-Border Trail Tourism Engaging Keynote Speakers, Outdoor Experiences, Lively Panel Discussions & More The State of the Strait is a binational (Canada-United States) collaboration that hosts a meeting every two years to bring together government managers, researchers, students, environmental and conservation organizations, and concerned citizens. Participants work to understand historical ecosystem conditions and assess current […]
The Detroit River Public Advisory Council is hosting Community Forums for the public to learn more about the Detroit River Area of Concern (AOC), past AOC projects, and gather input on what future habitat restoration projects should look like. The forums will allow the community to ask questions and discuss future visioning for the Detroit […]
Thursdays, November 7 - December 19, 2024 6-9 p.m. ET Register by October 25 About Citizen Planner The Michigan State University (MSU) Extension Citizen Planner Program offers land use education for locally appointed and elected planning officials, zoning administrators and interested residents throughout Michigan. Citizen Planner is a time-tested educational program proven to be comprehensive without being […]
The Freshwater Summit is an annual conference aimed at discussing the latest research, projects, and initiatives that impact the Great Lakes and Grand Traverse Bay regions. The Summit engages environmental professionals, citizens, and businesses in topics of interest that help further understanding of and appreciation for our invaluable freshwater resources. REGISTER 8:30-9:00am: Registration 9:00-9:10am: Welcome & […]
Thursdays, November 7 - December 19, 2024 6-9 p.m. ET About Citizen Planner The Michigan State University (MSU) Extension Citizen Planner Program offers land use education for locally appointed and elected planning officials, zoning administrators and interested residents throughout Michigan. Citizen Planner is a time-tested educational program proven to be comprehensive without being overwhelming. The program is […]
