environment
Speaker presents at a podium during a SEMCOG meeting, with a slide about the GREEN sustainability effort displayed on screen.

SEMCOG launches GREEN Task Force, seeks your input

Regional leaders recently held the first meeting of the GREEN Task Force, led by co-chairs Bryan Barnett (Rochester Hills) and Abdullah Hammoud (Dearborn).
Tyler KlifmanNov. 14 2022
member services
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Port Huron – A Michigan Summer Original

Situated at the sparkling nexus of Lake Huron, the St. Clair River, and the Black River, Downtown Port Huron has it all.
Rebecca OsborneJul. 20 2022
community and economic development
A person works on a laptop at a kitchen table while a child sits beside them drawing, with breakfast items and a tablet nearby.

Working Remotely With Kids – Summer Edition

While figuring out the school year has its own complications, summertime can also throw a curveball into your working routine.
Iris SteinbergJul. 8 2022
regionalism
A speaker stands at a podium in a large event hall addressing an audience, while three panelists sit at a table on stage with presentation screens and an American flag nearby.

Meeting the Moment to Support Michigan’s Mobility Sector

EVs,CAV technologies, and the ongoing acceleration of an online-based economy are changing the ways people, goods, and services move.
SEMCOG Southeast Michigan Council of GovernmentsJun. 27 2022
environment
An otter with wet fur looks toward the camera while standing partially out of the water.

Water Champions: Serving Southeast Michigan

The health of our region's water resources and quality of life are supported by infrastructure that includes drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater.
Bailee PasienzaJun. 2 2022
member services
A group of people walk along a metal platform beside a fast‑moving river, with railings on both sides and an elevated train bridge and grassy area in the background.

Berm Project Addresses Flooding, Safety, and Access

Earlier this month, Jerry Hancock, Storm Water and Floodplains Coordinator at the City of Ann Arbor, led a tour of at the Allen Creek Berm project site.
Rebecca OsborneMay. 19 2022
community and economic development
Two people walk along a downtown sidewalk lined with storefronts, streetlights, large planters, and outdoor seating near a restaurant called “Diamonds Steak & Seafood.”

How to Combat Increasing Gas Prices

Iris Steinberg reviews commuting options to help keep transportation costs (and emissions) down.
Iris SteinbergApr. 28 2022
bicycle and pedestrian travel
A person sits in the driver’s seat of a car, holding a smartphone up with one hand while driving on a roadway with traffic cones ahead.

Distracted Driving and Work Zone Awareness

Distracted Driving Awareness Month reminds us that it is important to maintain safe driving habits and stay alert behind the wheel each and every day.
Jon ClarkApr. 14 2022
community and economic development
Open white-framed window letting in sunlight, with leafy green trees visible outside and a small glass vase of yellow flowers on the windowsill.

Avoiding Burnout from Remote Work

While remote work can seem like a perk at first, burnout can happen no matter where your office is located.
Iris SteinbergMar. 21 2022
regionalism
Two people work on bicycles inside a repair shop, using tools to adjust a bike frame mounted on a stand, with multiple bikes and equipment visible in the background.

“Nothing About Us Without Us” – Inclusive Community Engagement

At the February meeting of the Southeast Michigan Communicators Network, we focused on community engagement from a couple different angles.
Sydney JacksonMar. 1 2022