Sustainability

Development News The Chain of Lakes Water Trail includes 12 lakes and rivers interconnected throughout Antrim, Charlevoix, Grand Traverse, and Kalkaska counties, offering more than 100 miles of uninterrupted paddling in northwest Michigan.
Feature Story A startup bootcamp held previously by 20Fathoms.
Feature Story Bay City Electric Light & Power logo

Bay City powers ahead, exceeding state goals for green energy


Feature Story PieSci

4 Oak Park eateries that are taking pizza to the next level


Development News “These funds will support the development of John Grace Arms, a transformative housing community that will offer 60 senior apartments, with a focus on fostering community engagement and recreation,” says Dana Chestnut, CHC’s Chief Lending Officer.
Feature Story small-award

Latina leader turns community building into business success


Feature Story Beyond Basics partners with Muskegon schools, providing one-on-one tutoring to close literacy gaps through a state-funded pilot program.
Development News Phase II of North Central's CATEE project, which begins in early 2025, includes the razing of the college’s 59-year-old Technology Building, transforming it into an expanded, state-of-the-art Technology Center.
Development News “By building and rehabilitating homes in a smarter and more efficient way, renters will have the benefit of living in higher-quality units and saving money on their monthly energy bills,” says MSHDA CEO and Executive Director Amy Hovey.
Feature Story A 2022 EcoCorps participant helps remove baby's breath at Elberta Beach.
Partner Content Big Abe LeBlanc in front of the truck he used to deliver fresh fish to customers.

Big Abe's Net


In The News Interdunal Wetlands
Longform Luther Blackburn with Katelyn Zak in front of her home that had its lead service lines replaced by YCUA.

Initiative aims to identify lead plumbing in Ypsi-area homes


Partner Content Left to right: Ralph Livingston, President Elect St Clair Rotary; Jackie Hanton, Vice President Community Foundation of St. Clair County; Bill Kauffman, St. Clair Rotary President execute the fund agreement.

St. Clair Rotary Club establishes fund at the Community Foundation


Feature Story Among the attractions in East Tawas is Tawas Point State Park and the Tawas Point Lighthouse, offering spectacular views of Lake Huron.
Development News “To protect the park’s remaining trees and reduce the risk of oak wilt disease, tree removal must take place in the winter months, outside of the growing season,” says Stephanie Rosinski, Traverse City and Leelanau state parks supervisor.
Development News 2025 Chinook Cup Winner: Dog Star Hops. Pictured (l-r) Alec Mull, Bell’s Brewery, presents the award to Ken Porter and Jim Mikesell of Dog Star Hops, Charlotte.
Innovation News People work on a rain garden.
Feature Story The Martin Lions was one of many organizations that helped to stock Allegan County pantries with peanut butter last year.
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Disc golf course caps tiny school district’s forestry lessons