The City of Dearborn’s air quality monitoring program makes hyper-local air quality data easily accessible to residents. Since its launch last year, people have used it to make decisions about spending time outdoors, and the city has used data to assess options to improve air quality.
Through its Community-Based Program, Blue Water Developmental Housing, Inc. supports people with disabilities on their terms. They decide what services they want and need, so that they can become more independent.
“When you look at Lake Michigan and Huron in the spring of last year, we had a really significant rise . . . and then this past fall and early winter, we saw less than usual seasonal declines." Lauren Fry, Army Corps of Engineers
The Great Lake to Lake Trail is intended to be a “destination trail”—“one that people travel from around the state and the country to explore." -Fred Phillips, Friends of the Clinton River Trail.
"We have many great artists making amazing works of art, but I think our community hasn't caught up to buying local yet." -Port Huron artist Jody Parmann
When it comes to perceptions of women vs. men, “Just don’t let anything hold you back, there’s no reason you can’t do what anyone else could do. It’s all about the skills and abilities.” -Elaine Leven, city manager of Marine City
"We're all about placemaking and making Algonac an awesome place to live, work, and play." City Manager Denice Gerstenberg
Aspiring business owners spent a day of learning in the Blue Water region to get great advice on starting up shop and leveraging the community for support.
A day full of learning about starting and sustaining business is coming to Port Huron Sept. 30.
Ready to hit the road this summer? Take advantage of a trip close to home and check out some of the hidden gems the Thumb has to offer.
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