Preserving the Great Outdoors: Millions targeted for state parks and public lands
Michigan’s state parks and public lands benefit from millions of dollars in the state's 2027 budget and millions of dollars in Trust Fund grants.
Environment & Sustainability
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Michigan’s first-of-its-kind endowment rewrites the rules of forest conservation
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources partnered with the Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation to establish a first-of-its-kind $670,000 stewardship endowment.
Black Rock Crossing’s 45-year commitment to affordable housing in Marquette
Black Rock Crossing in Marquette, a partnership between Woda Cooper Companies and the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community, addresses regional housing shortages with 50 affordable units.
Startup tackles food system inefficiency with direct farm-to-home delivery
Zeeland-based Locavana expands delivery, helping residents buy local food easily while increasing farmer earnings and improving access across West Michigan communities.
The Land Conservancy’s 50-year fight to save West Michigan’s natural areas
The Land Conservancy of West Michigan celebrates a half-century of working to keep nature nearby.
Top Flight: Houghton earns exclusive honors in Bird City Michigan program
Houghton has been recognized as the first "Bird City" in the U.P., achieving "High Flyer" status for its commitment to conservation and habitat protection.
Revolin Sports turns sustainable vision into award-winning Holland pickleball company
From teenage tinkering to statewide recognition, Revolin Sports proves high-performance pickleball gear can also advance sustainability and circular design.
Building a Legacy: New endowment fund helps secure the future of a popular recreational trail in the U.P.
Marquette residents Bill and Dea Danly worked with the Community Foundation of Marquette County to establish the fund.
How one local environmental expert helps protect Michigan’s aquatic systems
As an environmental quality analyst with the state and a volunteer with the Chippewa Watershed Conservancy, Blake Cahill blends science, service, and community engagement to safeguard native ecosystems and reconnect people with the natural world around them.
Grant to township secures Riverside Park preserve along Kalamazoo River
Saugatuck Township receives $2.46 million to protect 119 acres, expand recreation, and preserve rare Kalamazoo River wetlands.
Michigan’s first-of-its-kind endowment rewrites the rules of forest conservation
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources partnered with the Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation to establish a first-of-its-kind $670,000 stewardship endowment.
Black Rock Crossing’s 45-year commitment to affordable housing in Marquette
Black Rock Crossing in Marquette, a partnership between Woda Cooper Companies and the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community, addresses regional housing shortages with 50 affordable units.
Startup tackles food system inefficiency with direct farm-to-home delivery
Zeeland-based Locavana expands delivery, helping residents buy local food easily while increasing farmer earnings and improving access across West Michigan communities.
The Land Conservancy’s 50-year fight to save West Michigan’s natural areas
The Land Conservancy of West Michigan celebrates a half-century of working to keep nature nearby.
Top Flight: Houghton earns exclusive honors in Bird City Michigan program
Houghton has been recognized as the first "Bird City" in the U.P., achieving "High Flyer" status for its commitment to conservation and habitat protection.
Revolin Sports turns sustainable vision into award-winning Holland pickleball company
From teenage tinkering to statewide recognition, Revolin Sports proves high-performance pickleball gear can also advance sustainability and circular design.
Building a Legacy: New endowment fund helps secure the future of a popular recreational trail in the U.P.
Marquette residents Bill and Dea Danly worked with the Community Foundation of Marquette County to establish the fund.
How one local environmental expert helps protect Michigan’s aquatic systems
As an environmental quality analyst with the state and a volunteer with the Chippewa Watershed Conservancy, Blake Cahill blends science, service, and community engagement to safeguard native ecosystems and reconnect people with the natural world around them.
Grant to township secures Riverside Park preserve along Kalamazoo River
Saugatuck Township receives $2.46 million to protect 119 acres, expand recreation, and preserve rare Kalamazoo River wetlands.
