Washtenaw County food scrap drop-off program expands to Dexter and Salem Township
The Washtenaw County Water Resources Commissioner’s Office is expanding its Food Scrap Drop-off Pilot Program to serve Dexter and Salem Township.Â
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Ypsi Free Tree Distro will give out over 2,000 trees, emphasizing food security for marginalized residents
Organizers of Ypsilanti's fourth annual Free Community Tree Distro will hand out over 2,000 free saplings of several tree species this weekend, with an emphasis on distributing food-producing trees to marginalized residents.
Inaugural State of the County address celebrates Washtenaw County’s recent achievements
The event marked the county's bicentennial and looked back at its pre-colonization roots while highlighting recent government achievements.
Ann Arbor to generate its own renewable power through new Sustainable Energy Utility
This spring the city of Ann Arbor will take sustainability goals into its own hands by launching a Sustainable Energy Utility that will generate its own renewable power for residents.
Ypsi venue opens solar-powered electric vehicle chargers for free use
Prompted in part by neighborhood power outages, the Ypsilanti Performance Space recently began operating four solar-powered electric vehicle chargers.
Ann Arbor Bluebelt program seeks to permanently preserve drinking water supply
The Bluebelt program is designed to permanently protect properties that are vital for safeguarding Ann Arbor’s drinking water supply.
Ann Arbor launches “Solar Mobile Nanogrid” for education, sustainable energy
Ann Arbor’s Office of Sustainability and Innovation is rolling out a new solar-powered trailer that will serve as a community engagement tool and mobile power source.
Washtenaw County’s conserved farmland to be spotlighted in upcoming tour
In celebration of 25 years of protecting farmland and natural areas, the Washtenaw Conservation Collective will host tours of three Washtenaw County farms on Saturday, Oct. 4.
Paws and panels: Huron Valley Humane Society uses solar power to save costs and animals’ lives
Thanks to a federal program called Elective Pay, the Humane Society of Huron Valley recently completed the installation of 474 rooftop solar panels.
Ypsilanti using state grant to improve city’s tree canopy
Ypsilanti is using a state grant to improve the city's tree canopy by working on a public inventory of community trees and organizing other tree-related projects.
Ypsi Free Tree Distro will give out over 2,000 trees, emphasizing food security for marginalized residents
Organizers of Ypsilanti's fourth annual Free Community Tree Distro will hand out over 2,000 free saplings of several tree species this weekend, with an emphasis on distributing food-producing trees to marginalized residents.
Inaugural State of the County address celebrates Washtenaw County’s recent achievements
The event marked the county's bicentennial and looked back at its pre-colonization roots while highlighting recent government achievements.
Ann Arbor to generate its own renewable power through new Sustainable Energy Utility
This spring the city of Ann Arbor will take sustainability goals into its own hands by launching a Sustainable Energy Utility that will generate its own renewable power for residents.
Ypsi venue opens solar-powered electric vehicle chargers for free use
Prompted in part by neighborhood power outages, the Ypsilanti Performance Space recently began operating four solar-powered electric vehicle chargers.
Ann Arbor Bluebelt program seeks to permanently preserve drinking water supply
The Bluebelt program is designed to permanently protect properties that are vital for safeguarding Ann Arbor’s drinking water supply.
Ann Arbor launches “Solar Mobile Nanogrid” for education, sustainable energy
Ann Arbor’s Office of Sustainability and Innovation is rolling out a new solar-powered trailer that will serve as a community engagement tool and mobile power source.
Washtenaw County’s conserved farmland to be spotlighted in upcoming tour
In celebration of 25 years of protecting farmland and natural areas, the Washtenaw Conservation Collective will host tours of three Washtenaw County farms on Saturday, Oct. 4.
Paws and panels: Huron Valley Humane Society uses solar power to save costs and animals’ lives
Thanks to a federal program called Elective Pay, the Humane Society of Huron Valley recently completed the installation of 474 rooftop solar panels.
Ypsilanti using state grant to improve city’s tree canopy
Ypsilanti is using a state grant to improve the city's tree canopy by working on a public inventory of community trees and organizing other tree-related projects.
