Conservation in action in Seasons on the Farm agricultural education program
Conservation in action in Seasons on the Farm agricultural education program

Last week, LGROW finished our first full year of our Seasons on the Farm pilot project at Plainsong Farm. In partnership with Plainsong, LGROW, Kent Conservation District, and Trout Unlimited, this project involves 230 sixth grade students from Sparta and East Rockford Middle Schools in experiential, farm-based, sustainable agriculture education.

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News Release: MDEQ Awards $140 Million in Water Infrastructure Project Loans to Flint, East Lansing, and Monroe County04/15/2019
News Release: MDEQ Awards $140 Million in Water Infrastructure Project Loans to Flint, East Lansing, and Monroe County04/15/2019

The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) is providing nearly $140 million in loans to fund three municipal water and sewer projects to address infrastructure needs and ensure long‑term water quality. The loans include nearly $80 million in principal loan forgiveness to provide affordability assistance, implement green practices, and continue to support efforts in Flint.

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Rachel Frantz