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Image of an asphalt road with bright yellow lane markings and the year “2020” painted prominently on the pavement in large white numbers. Farther up the roadway, smaller white text shows additional years, including “2021” and “2022,” placed sequentially along the center line to suggest a forward‑moving timeline. The perspective creates the sense of looking ahead toward future years as the road stretches into the distance.

Reflections on 2020

SEMCOG Chairperson Donald Hubler reflects on collective efforts to sustain and enhance quality of life in Southeast Michigan during his 18-month tenure.
SEMCOG Southeast Michigan Council of GovernmentsDec. 15 2020
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An elevated wooden boardwalk winds through a large marsh filled with tall grasses and shallow water, creating a zig‑zag path across the wetland. Beyond the marsh, open grassy areas and clusters of trees stretch toward a distant shoreline and a calm body of water under an overcast sky. The scene captures a natural landscape designed for visitors to observe the wetland environment.

Explore Lake St. Clair restoration through SEMCOG’s latest story map

SEMCOG’s latest restoration tool uses ArcGIS StoryMaps to tell the story of Lake St. Clair, with a detailed map of 27 completed habitat restoration projects.
Katherine GranthamAug. 25 2020
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A U.S. map titled “2020 Census NRFU Soft Launch” displays states and counties shaded in light blue to show where census takers began visiting households that had not responded to the 2020 Census. Beige areas indicate locations not included in the early launch. A legend at the lower right shows “Start Date” with a blue square labeled “Started,” and text above explains that the map highlights areas where the Nonresponse Followup operation began, with updates planned as additional locations were announced.

Census 2020 Data Collection Is Being Cut Short

The U.S. Census Bureau announced on Monday, August 3rd that it would cut its schedule for 2020 Census data collection a month short.
Xuan LiuAug. 13 2020
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Dashboard shows a regional map and charts comparing internet access, broadband use, and device availability across communities.

Broadband: Critical infrastructure before, during, and after COVID-19

Talent & Economic Development Manager Naheed Huq recaps our recent webinar, which covered all things broadband.
Naheed HuqMay. 28 2020
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Sunlight shines through the branches of tall trees filled with bright green leaves against a clear blue sky.

Arbor Day Reflections

Katie Grantham reflects on Arbor Day in the time of COVID-19.
Katherine GranthamMay. 5 2020
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Person using a laptop in a café setting with Census 2020 messaging and Southeast Michigan Counts information displayed.

Time to Self-Respond to Census 2020

It has never been easier to respond on your own, whether online, over the phone, or by mail - all without having to meet a census taker.
Xuan LiuApr. 1 2020
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Educator sits at a table with children raising hands, with text about federal funds and Southeast Michigan Census participation.

Preparing for Census 2020: Southeast Michigan Counts!

The decennial Census is very important to local governments, as each resident that goes uncounted equals an estimated loss of $1,800 in federal funding.
Kathleen LomakoFeb. 10 2020