Iceland has figured out how to use almost 100% of every fish caught – not just the filet. By making things like durable leather, beauty products and skin graft bandages, it’s increased the value of Atlantic cod from about $15 to over $5,000. Can this approach help the struggling Great Lakes fishery?
"Our storytelling project gives purpose to where we’ve been, what we’ve achieved and the path forward to a thriving community,” says Christine Malzahn, Imlay City Executive DDA Director.
“The Great Lakes AquaHacking Challenge has brought innovators and entrepreneurs to the region from across the US and Canada," says Jason Slade, Vice President for Strategic Initiatives, Northwestern Michigan College.
“The state is committed to focusing our resources on innovative projects that find cost savings and support the quality new homes that Michigan families need,” says Amy Hovey, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of MSHDA. “We will continue to move quickly to find solutions for more of our neighbors.”
“It’s an honor to recognize this group of outstanding historic preservation achievements,” says Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II. “Today’s honorees represent the rich diversity of our communities, our inclusive heritage and the welcoming culture that has long defined us in Michigan. Across our two peninsulas, these historic sites are critical pieces of the fabric that make us who we are as Michiganders.”
The former Finlandia University's Old Main has a new owner and a new future. Naturally Michigan Properties plans to use the historic building as an inn, reception space and boutique gallery.
Disasters are not common in Michigan but there have been a memorable few in the past several years. With that in mind, the Community Foundation of St. Clair County has initiated a fund to meet the immediate needs like housing, food and medical care and also to help long-term recovery efforts.
“After many years we are so excited to see the tower of Tawas Point Lighthouse return to the gleaming white beacon it was meant to be,” says Laurie Perkins, a Michigan History Center site historian for Tawas Point Lighthouse.
“We are beyond excited about joining the DNR in finding new ways to help solve old problems,” says Saugatuck Brewing Company CEO John Miller.
Outdoor recreation is big business -- in Michigan and across the country. And advances in technology and good old ingenuity are changing the landscape of outdoor recreation. Check out these startups and see if you don't want to get back outdoors and explore nature.
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