Articles tagged:conservation

Posted: Tue Jun 28 12:03 p.m. by Ryan J. Stanton Political Reporter
Snyder signs bill expanding role of volunteers in state conservation efforts

Gov. Rick Snyder today signed legislation that supporters are hailing as a way for the Department of Natural Resources to better protect Michigan’s natural resources. And that comes by allowing volunteers to assume an expanded role in the state’s land and wildlife conservation efforts.

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Posted: Wed Mar 9 5:58 p.m. by Nancy Stone AnnArbor.com Community Contributor
Earth Hour is March 26, from 8:30-9:30 p.m.

The City of Ann Arbor encourages residents and businesses to voluntarily observe a world-wide “Earth Hour” and turn off unnecessary lights on Saturday, March 26 from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. Participating residents and businesses may officially sign up for this effort by pledging to turn off lights for one hour on ...

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Posted: Tue Jan 18 9:04 a.m. by Nancy Stone AnnArbor.com Community Contributor
New A2H2O water bottles and mapping option encourages Ann Arbor residents to drink tap water, reduce waste

City of Ann Arbor residents and visitors are now able to help promote drinking tap water and reducing water bottle waste by sharing photos of “where in the world” they are using the city’s specially-imprinted reusable water bottles. From Gallup Park to Greece, people can post their photos of A2H2O ...

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Posted: Sat Jul 3 6:03 a.m. by Tina Reed
Single-stream recycling in Ann Arbor starts Monday

Updated: This story has been changed to reflect a correction in the items to be collected as part of Ann Arbor's single stream recycling program. It will accept additional plastics, including #1, #2, #4, #5, #6 and #7 plastic, that are in the shape of a plastic bottle or tub. ...

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Posted: Mon Jun 28 12:43 p.m. by Ryan J. Stanton Political Reporter

The Michigan United Conservation Clubs honored state Rep. Rebekah Warren, D-Ann Arbor, and three of her Lansing colleagues this past weekend with the Legislative Conservationist of the Year award.

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Posted: Sun Feb 28 7:10 a.m. by Guest Column

What was your home heating bill last month? Was it $300, $400, maybe even $500? All around us, there is much buzz about the green economy. From clean energy projects to advanced batteries, Michigan is properly branding itself as a world capitol of innovation and green technology. Catching the clean ...

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