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Green Spotlight
| A Coordinated Transit System for Baraga, Houghton and Keweenaw Counties |
The first phase of community planning to envision, organize, and sustain a coordinated system that provides mobility and access to transportation for Baraga, Houghton, and Keweenaw Counties is under way. More > |
Western Upper Peninsula Planning and Development Region, in conjunction with the Michigan Department of Transportation, will be conducting a Coordinated Human Services Public Transit Plan and Accessibility Study for Baraga, Houghton and Keweenaw Counties.Featured Resource
| Walking Paths & Protected Areas of the Keweenaw |
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The Michigan Nature Association guidebook titled Walking Paths & Protected Areas of the Keweenaw describes twenty-two sanctuaries & preserves in Houghton and Keweenaw Counties. Designed to increase awareness of local land conservation efforts in the Keweenaw; and the special habitats, unique features, and interesting plant and animal species. Visit the Center
| The reference library at the SKRC offers resources for green living |
The SKRC reference library offers books, magazines, and video resources on a variety of topics regarding sustainable design and development. New resources are added frequently. Come on in and browse. |
Featured Directory Listing
| NeighborGoods - Copper Country Group |
Save money, live more sustainably and strengthen your local community by sharing goods and skills with your neighbors. Join the new Copper Country NeighborGoods Group. Website > |
Green Tip
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To help you save energy and money, UPPCO offers an array of programs to help lower your costs and allow you to take advantage of energy efficiency rebates. For more information about these programs visit the 
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Upcoming Events
| BALLE - Accelerating Community Capital Monthly Webinar |
Find out what is working on the ground across North America to connect regional investors with regional businesses. Participants in this series will learn about innovative strategies to: Connect local businesses with local lenders, investors and donors, earn a "living rate of return" while supporting the local economy, create jobs by strengthening family farms, local manufacturing, and independent business. |
| 2012 BALLE Business Conference - Real Prosperity Starts Here! |
Join more than 700 of the world’s most innovative community leaders, entrepreneurs, independent business owners, policymakers, economic development professionals, funders and investors for our 10 year anniversary in Grand Rapids. Come for the cutting-edge solutions, stay for the party. |
| Isle Royale Botany Workshop (6th Annual) |
Date: June 11-16, 2012 Experience four days in Lake Superior’s Isle Royale National Park |
