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Orlando Bailey of the Eastside Community Network.
How activists are using art and science to address Michigan’s water problems

From Mackinaw City to Flint to Detroit, activists are using a combination of art and science to keep water issues in the public consciousness, address inequities, and collaborate on solutions.

Food policy councils drive change in Michigan communities

From establishing equitable policies to planning farmers market events, the food policy council is a support system for the local food economy. Detroit and Washtenaw councils work locally and collaborate to address statewide issues, too.

Michigan hoophouse program benefits farmers, families, and markets

Low-tech by design, the simple hoophouse helps extend the farmer’s growing season. Learn how one Michigan program supports hoophouse farms so growers can stock markets, schools, and institutions with farm-fresh food year round.

Kevin Mull is director of connected mobility solutions at Bosch.
Collaboration is critical in the era of mobility

A new collaborative framework is emerging, and legacy companies are partnering with mobility startups or buying them outright. How will Detroit's ethos of collaboration speed mobility to the market?

Wild Strawberry. Credit: Wikimedia commons.
Planting for tomorrow: Replacing aggressive species to promote diversity

Some advice from our resident garden expert, Brian Allnutt, on how to add a little diversity and eco-friendliness into your garden landscape this summer.

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