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What's New Harbor 31 business park in Muskegon faces critical year; city faces growing financial liabilities MLive.com (1/31) For the city of Muskegon, the cost of the 10-year-old development will really start being felt by the city’s general fund and at the same time Harbor 31 owners face adding to the business park or owing the city for the original utilities. Rural stormwater management model; partnership Ministry dollars Lakeshore Advance (1/5) A partnership project will develop a Rural Stormwater Management Model between 2011 and 2013. This innovative new water-quality project will improve knowledge of how agricultural and rural drainage function in a rural landscape. Army Corps of Engineers Detroit District nearing completion on report for Lake Huron projects The Grand Rapids Press (1/4) An official with the Army Corps of Engineers Detroit District said the group is in the “95 percent” stage on a report looking at possible projects in the Lake Huron region. Project Manager Jeff Follett said the report should be completed by February. Ontario minister attacks Ford’s Port Lands strategy The Globe and Mail (12/12) As Waterfront Toronto embarks on public consultations as part of Mayor Rob Ford’s bid to accelerate Port Lands redevelopment, a senior Ontario cabinet minister has attacked the change in direction, warning that the city risks repeating previous lakeside debacles in its bid to generate cash from land sales. Reverse effect: Jeanne Gang on the Chicago River Gapers Block (12/4) Reverse Effect, Jeanne Gang's new book, is a prescription for the healthful future of Chicago and the region's waterways, and an effective way to marry growth with stewardship. Pilot project seeks uses for dredge soil from Twin Ports Duluth News Tribune (11/2) A pilot project testing the use of materials dredged from shipping channels to treat alkaline storm water at the former Atlas Cement site near Morgan Park could lead to new markets for the material, extending the life of Erie Pier.
General Resources Critical Trends Assessment Program Illinois Department of Natural Resources (DNR) CTAP is an on-going process to evaluate the state of the Illinois environment. Great Lakes Sustainable Land Use Great Lakes Commission A clearinghouse for brownfields-related information; provides opportunities for Great Lakes jurisdictions to showcase their individual programs and activities. International Institute for Sustainable Development IISD, based in Winnipeg, promotes sustainable development in decision making internationally and within Canada. Internetwork for Sustainability Our main goal is to make information about sustainable development visible and easily accessible to anyone. Protecting Our Waters Milwaukee River Basin Partnership This web site provides local governments, developers and citizens with a planning guide that encourages good land-use decisions to protect Milwaukee River Basin water resources. Real People, Real Places Minnesota Department of Natural resources (DNR) Stories that illustrate the creative work of Minnesota's land managers as they figure out how best to use and protect our natural heritage. Sustainable Development Indicators Managed and coordinated by the SDI group with participants from twelve federal departments and agencies, Sustainable Development Indicators are various statistical values that collectively measure the capacity to meet present and future needs. Sustainable Minnesota Minnesotans for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ME3) This site is to help citizens and organizations in Minnesota and the region get timely information to promote sustainable energy policies.
Advocacy Groups 10,000 Friends of Pennsylvania Committed to promoting land use policies and actions that will enable Pennsylvania to strengthen its diverse urban, suburban, and rural communities and reduce sprawl. 1000 Friends of Minnesota Devoted to promoting a sustainable landscape where finite natural resources are protected, cities are vital and livable, and all citizens have access to clean air, water and soil. 1000 Friends of Wisconsin and the Land Use Institute Educates citizens and policy makers about the benefits of responsible land use. Michigan Land Use Institute The Michigan Land Use Institute was founded in 1995 to establish an approach to economic development that strengthens communities, enhances opportunity, and protects the state's unmatched natural resources.
Education TEACH Great Lakes: Urban Sprawl Many communities in the Great Lakes region are feeling the effects of urban sprawl: loss of farmland, destruction of wildlife habitats, loss of community.
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