Sustainability

Despite years-long decline of Great Lakes ice, this year’s deep freeze creates winter playground for ice sport enthusiasts

This winter has brought above-average ice cover to the Great Lakes. But despite year-to-year variability, average ice cover has been declining for the past 50 years, with cascading consequences for communities and the environment.

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Native Blend brings indigenous medicine to modern healing

An Indigenous and veteran-owned herbal company based in Port Huron, Native Blend focuses on the philosophy that medicine should serve the community.

Friends of St. Clair River promote Stonefly detection crucial for watershed protection

Friends of the St. Clair River will host a winter stonefly search on February 28 at Columbus County Park; data collected during the event will give scientists insight into the health of the Belle River.

Editor’s Picks: Top Stories from The Keel, 2025 Edition

The Keel Magazine’s Managing Editor Genevieve Fox selects her favorite stories from this year, and explains how readers can support the publication.

Michigan author highlights Port Huron, mindfulness of the Great Lakes in new book

After traveling across the world for the past two decades, David Zurick comes back home to Port Huron to rediscover his childhood spots along the Thumb Coast and shares how others can connect with the Blue Water region.

Port Huron Farmers Market finds its rhythm in new downtown location

The City of Port Huron’s Farmers Market is growing with a new location in downtown Port Huron, and folks are already seeing the great impacts it’s making on the community.

Nourishing Communities: How Urban Agriculture feeds, educates, and uplifts Michigan cities

Community gardens provide more than just food for urban residents. These organizations serve as educational centers, community spaces, and environmentally-friendly food production for urban Michigan residents.

Sanilac County CMH CEO Wilbert Morris presents iPad to Sanilac County Sheriff Paul Rich
Meeting rural Michiganders’ mental health care needs

Michigan’s rural residents face different challenges when accessing mental health care than residents of urban areas. Transportation issues, loneliness, and limited group therapy options can compound their mental health needs. To address these challenges, community mental health (CMH) agencies like Sanilac County Community Mental Health innovate community-based solutions that meet their populations where they are at.   

There is a need for citizen scientists in St. Clair County: Here’s how you can become one

Residents of St. Clair County have an opportunity to become citizen scientists by participating in the Conservation Stewards Program, where students will attend classes and field trips held throughout the county, then complete a project highlighting conservation issues.

Community collaborations help coordinate shelter, food, clothing, and other basic needs alongside behavioral health services. Community Action of Allegan County home-delivered meals drivers.
Mental health agencies strengthen services through community collaborations

Across Michigan, community mental health (CMH) agencies are expanding their reach through partnerships with local organizations that address housing, transportation, and other barriers to care. These collaborations aim to create a more coordinated and accessible mental health system, particularly for individuals with complex needs.  

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