Planning

DNR Fisheries Issues Report on Manistee County's Pine Creek
A complete copy of the Pine Creek report is now available.

"Sold Out" Regional Economic Summit features Governor Snyder as Keynote Speaker
The March 2nd event will focus on economic strategy, policy, and activity in the region, featuring Governor Rick Snyder, Kirk Steudle (MDOT), and State representatives and senators from Northwest Michigan.

Spring 2012 Zoning Administrator Certificate Program
Registration for the Spring 2012 Michigan Zoning Administrator Certificate Program offered by the Planning & Zoning Center at MSU is now open. There are eight modules included in each training program leading to a certificate of completion for those that pass an exam associated with each module.

Planning & Zoning Essentials Training in Traverse City Feb. 27; Lansing March 7
MAP's popular workshop, Planning and Zoning Essentials, is designed for anyone who deals with planning and zoning issues in your community. This information-packed program is ideal for introducing new planning commissioners and zoning board of appeals members to their roles and responsibilities, and also for more experienced officials looking to refresh their skills and build upon existing knowledge.

Survey: What Are Your Planning and Zoning Training Needs?
The MSU / COG survey will help the Northwest Michigan Council of Governments and MSU Extension design the best planning and zoning training programs and materials to meet your needs.

Frankfort Planning Commission Chairman Bruce Ogilvie Receives Award
Frankfort Planning Commission Chairman Bruce Ogilvie received the Michigan Association of Planning's 2011 Outstanding Commissioner Award and talks about planning in Frankfort, Michigan..

Northwest Michigan Council of Governments Receives National Energy Efficiency Honors
The National Association of Development Organizations awarded the Northwest Michigan Council of Governments its regional Innovation Award for an energy saving program for local governments.

Community Growth Grants Announced for 2012
The Northwest Michigan Council of Governments (NWMCOG), in partnership with the Traverse City Area Chamber of Commerce, announced this year’s recipients of Community Growth Grants Tuesday evening at the Grand Vision Your Action event.

Wi-Fi in Empire Improves Internet Access
The Village of Empire in Leelanau County has a new Wi-Fi system thanks to a Community Growth Grant from the Northwest Michigan Council of Governments.