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Michigan author highlights Port Huron, mindfulness of the Great Lakes in new book

After traveling across the world for the past two decades, David Zurick comes back home to Port Huron to rediscover his childhood spots along the Thumb Coast and shares how others can connect with the Blue Water region.

There will be a variety of interactive scenes and simulators to play in and on, including the campground and riding in the kayak.
New exhibit inside the Carnegie Museum aims to inspire stewardship, teach nature topics

Friends of the St. Clair River is partnering with Port Huron Museums to establish the Blue Water, Green Spaces exhibit from April to September to connect the public with the region’s outdoors.

Now showing: The environment is the star of this annual film festival in Manistee

Folks from all over Michigan are gathering this weekend in Manistee to promote environmental stewardship through an annual film festival and other events.  

A 2022 EcoCorps participant helps remove baby's breath at Elberta Beach.
Non-profit SEEDS provides green job experience for Michigan’s future workforce

The green job market is growing across Michigan. A non-profit called SEEDS follows suit with its EcoCorps program, which teaches future workers the skills needed to succeed in the eco-friendly industry.  

Students prepping in the kitchen at the Great Lakes Culinary Institute.
Culinary school plants seeds of Farm to Table

Offering a farm-to-table class, the Great Lakes Culinary Institute teaches aspiring chefs an appreciation of local food and helps them build relationships with farmers.  

Previously known as Eddy Elementary, The Eddy Center in St. Clair now serves as the hub for numerous small businesses and organizations, including a local nonprofit and a daycare facility.
Former St. Clair County school Eddy Elementary reimagined

Following its closure in 2019, the former Eddy Elementary has transformed into The Eddy Center, becoming an integral part of the St. Clair community and operating as a central hub for various small businesses and organizations.

Dining area of a Northern Lakes CMHA group home.
Adult foster care homes provide caring, community-based living

Northern Lakes Community Mental Health Authority offers adult foster care (AFC) homes to adults living with disabilities in across Crawford, Grand Traverse, Leelanau, Missaukee, Roscommon, and Wexford counties.

Suicide is also the second-leading cause of death for Michigan residents ages 15 to 34
Suicide prevention coalitions address a leading cause of death in Michigan

Across the state, more than 40 suicide prevention coalitions work to help Michiganders who are thinking about ending their lives.

The marina site on the Belle River in Marine City is highlighted in red.
New marina in Marine City aims to boost tourism and downtown economy

The result of a multi-year collaborative effort with more developments still on the horizon, Marine City’s new marina is working to boost tourism in the coastal community.

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