Tag: rural
Brightshores Health System leaving research institute it founded
Local hospital corporation is re-introducing its internal office of research and innovation
New Michigan budget dials back GOP environmental cuts
The previous House budget would have cut Michigan’s Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy by 19%, while the adopted budget reduces the agency’s funding by 7%.
Owen Sound council backs development of downtown revitalization plan
Plan will outline actions to revitalize elements of the River District streetscape
What’s Contaminating Our Once-Pristine Water Sources?
Clean water is vital to our health, communities, and economy. Streams and wetlands provide many benefits by trapping floodwaters, recharging groundwater supplies, filtering pollution, and providing habitat for fish and wildlife. People depend on clean water sources for their health: about 117 million US residents — one in three people … [continued]
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Northern Michigan still feeling effects of ice storm, 6 months later
Six months after an ice storm hit northern Michigan, people are still clearing debris and repairing homes, tree services remain in high demand and direct financial assistance is limited for individuals.
