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Fall 2021 Newsletter

Fall 2021 Newsletter

by Groundwork | Oct 26, 2021 | Newsletter

You have probably heard that we are now launching our next 25 years. It’s a huge moment for all of us. I am a guy who loves to reflect on all it has taken to reach this point, and feel the surge of pride and inspiration.

Summer 2021 Newsletter

Summer 2021 Newsletter

by Groundwork | Jul 26, 2021 | Newsletter

Let’s make local happen. And let’s make it happen from the tip of the Keweenaw Peninsula to Luna Pier, on the Ohio Border. Does it feel a bit counterintuitive to say let’s make local happen statewide? We don’t think so.

Spring 2021 Newsletter

Spring 2021 Newsletter

by Groundwork | Apr 26, 2021 | Newsletter

When I was a college kid at MSU I bought my first flyrod from a guy named Rusty Gates, who owned a lodge and fly shop on the Au Sable River. He was friendly and helped me find the right rod. And I remember him getting serious when I was leaving the shop and making a point to tell me that trout streams were fragile and I needed to join the fight to protect them.

Fall 2020 Newsletter

Fall 2020 Newsletter

by Groundwork | Dec 28, 2020 | Newsletter

How the Millikens shaped our foundational principles, and memories of the knock at the door that led Keith Schneider to create our predecessor organization, The Michigan Land Use Institute. Plus thoughts from our partners on our 25 years of innovative, local-based solutions for a thriving Michigan!

Summer 2020 Newsletter

Summer 2020 Newsletter

by Groundwork | Jul 1, 2020 | Newsletter

Local Food Relief Fund success, the launch of the Speaking of Resilience Podcast, the Michigan Climate Action Network Summit goes digital, and the TC Mobility Lab reimagines downtown streets during the pandemic.

Fall 2019 Newsletter

Fall 2019 Newsletter

by Groundwork | Oct 1, 2019 | Newsletter

100% Clean Energy comes to Traverse City and Petoskey, the Farms Food and Health Conference gears up, Christie Minervini joins our Board of Directors, and more program updates.

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