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Development News "At Holcim, improving sustainability goes hand-in-hand with accelerating economic development," says Jaime Hill, North America region head at Holcim.

Alpena cement plant wins statewide industry award for sustainability measures

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Development News Paddle Antrim is an Elk Rapids-based nonprofit that advocates for the Chain of Lakes Watershed area in northwest Michigan.

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Development News “These projects will benefit communities and wildlife that depend on a healthy Great Lakes ecosystem,” says U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Midwest Regional Director Will Meeks.

These 11 conservation and restoration projects win funding support in Michigan

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Development News “Tribes in Michigan have been long-standing leaders in climate action," says Phil Roos, director of the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE).

These 4 Michigan tribes were awarded more than $38M in EPA grants for clean energy projects

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Development News An automated, electric full-size bus will soon carry passengers through Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.

Mobility challenge awards funding to innovative projects at several of Michigan's national parks

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Development News Bridget Kavanagh's farm is located outside Mason in Ingham County.

Community stakeholders gather in Gaylord for Michigan's first-ever Rural Prosperity Summit

MJ GalbraithThursday, May 23, 2024
Development News A newly renovated Point Iroquois Lighthouse gleams at Hiawatha National Forest.

Lighthouses, storied Ludington district among winners of state's historic preservation awards

MJ GalbraithThursday, May 9, 2024
Feature Story Finlandia University is always looking to expand its educational offerings.

Finlandia's Old Main lives again

Jennifer DonovanThursday, May 9, 2024
Development News Architectural drawing of the Discovery Pavilion at Rabbit River Preserve by Lucid Architecture.

New amenities planned for 65-acre Rabbit River preserve in Hamilton

MJ GalbraithThursday, March 28, 2024
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