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.
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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.
Meeting rural Michiganders’ mental health care needs
Michigan’s rural residents face different challenges when accessing mental health care than residents of urban areas. Transportation issues, loneliness, and limited group therapy options can compound their mental health needs. To address these challenges, community mental health (CMH) agencies like Sanilac County Community Mental Health innovate community-based solutions that meet their populations where they are at.
Green tech firms in Washtenaw County clean up PFAS, restore soil, and turn waste to fuel
Washtenaw County startup companies are innovating in "green technology" with efforts that range from cleaning up PFAS contamination to converting waste into environmentally friendly fuels.
Ann Arbor pickleball facility wins statewide energy efficiency award
The award honors Wolverine Pickleball CEO and co-founder Christie Howden for making environmentally conscious choices during the building of her 39,000-square-foot pickleball facility.
Event challenges Ypsi residents to use no plastic for 5 days
Ypsilanti residents and businesses are invited to participate in the five-day Ypsi Plastic-Free July Challenge, sponsored by Ann Arbor nonprofit ZeroWaste.Org, July 28-Aug. 1.
What happens to AAPS’ recyclables? Students take action to counter an old rumor
Ann Arbor Public Schools students have likely heard that the district doesn't recycle. While this may hold true to a certain extent, there might be more behind the issue than they realize. Student writer Anna Birchok digs into the issue for our Voices of Youth program.
Mental health agencies strengthen services through community collaborations
Across Michigan, community mental health (CMH) agencies are expanding their reach through partnerships with local organizations that address housing, transportation, and other barriers to care. These collaborations aim to create a more coordinated and accessible mental health system, particularly for individuals with complex needs.
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.
Meeting rural Michiganders’ mental health care needs
Michigan’s rural residents face different challenges when accessing mental health care than residents of urban areas. Transportation issues, loneliness, and limited group therapy options can compound their mental health needs. To address these challenges, community mental health (CMH) agencies like Sanilac County Community Mental Health innovate community-based solutions that meet their populations where they are at.
Green tech firms in Washtenaw County clean up PFAS, restore soil, and turn waste to fuel
Washtenaw County startup companies are innovating in "green technology" with efforts that range from cleaning up PFAS contamination to converting waste into environmentally friendly fuels.
Ann Arbor pickleball facility wins statewide energy efficiency award
The award honors Wolverine Pickleball CEO and co-founder Christie Howden for making environmentally conscious choices during the building of her 39,000-square-foot pickleball facility.
Event challenges Ypsi residents to use no plastic for 5 days
Ypsilanti residents and businesses are invited to participate in the five-day Ypsi Plastic-Free July Challenge, sponsored by Ann Arbor nonprofit ZeroWaste.Org, July 28-Aug. 1.
What happens to AAPS’ recyclables? Students take action to counter an old rumor
Ann Arbor Public Schools students have likely heard that the district doesn't recycle. While this may hold true to a certain extent, there might be more behind the issue than they realize. Student writer Anna Birchok digs into the issue for our Voices of Youth program.
Mental health agencies strengthen services through community collaborations
Across Michigan, community mental health (CMH) agencies are expanding their reach through partnerships with local organizations that address housing, transportation, and other barriers to care. These collaborations aim to create a more coordinated and accessible mental health system, particularly for individuals with complex needs.
