Experts say Michigan is far behind states on the Atlantic and Pacific coasts in exploring innovative markets and uses for wood products and wood energy. Continue Reading →
Michigan behind other states in wood use innovation
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Recent Stories
Federal study ahead for boating tourism study of Michigan harbors
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The Michigan Sea Grant was awarded money by the federal government for a yearlong economic study that will help Michigan’s Great Lakes coastal communities capitalize on the growing recreational boating market by researching ways to draw more tourists to the area. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Recreation, Catch of the Day
New college programs train clean energy technicians
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A bachelor’s degree in electrical systems technology will be developed by Alpena Community College for employment in the fields of electric distribution, transmission and generation. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Energy, Capital News Service
New trees of all types to replace damaged ashes
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The Michigan Department of Natural Resources will award 21 cities and environmental groups between $800 and $20,000 to help regrow urban forests damaged by the emerald ash borer plague. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Land, Catch of the Day, Forests, Urban
Immediate salmon outlook steady despite fewer eggs collected
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But record low collection could indicate longterm troubling trend. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Wildlife, Fish, Fishing
Money coming to help erase winter’s damage in Northern Michigan
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The funds will partially reimburse more than 30 communities in the northern Lower and Upper peninsulas for repairing damaged roads and water mains, and to wrap up construction before the cold weather sets in. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Climate, Catch of the Day, Cold
Snow, produce, gravesite apps wow Michigan officials
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Snowfi, a new app designed by software engineers from Grand Rapids, would give drivers up to the second information updates on snow removal conditions. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Land, Catch of the Day
New uses sought for old newspaper buildings
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Some of these cavernous quarters, once anchors of downtown business districts, are being renovated, divided up and in some cases torn down to make way for prospective buyers in the education and health fields. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Land, Catch of the Day, Urban, urban redevelopment
New river reefs built to encourage fish spawning
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To encourage fish spawning, Michigan Sea Grant and its research and industry partners are laying rock for new spawning habitat in the St. Clair River. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Wildlife, Fish
More trees, bushes planted to improve hunting in Michigan
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Increased hunting fees allow for expanded program. Continue Reading →