Newsletter

Michigan communities are making progress in removing harmful lead from the drinking water and complying with the requirements of the state’s revised Lead and Copper rules. The Village of Nashville…

Indiana rural communities seeking federal grants for new bridges, roads, safety issues, sidewalks or any type of improvements eligible under the federal transportation highway bill (FAST ACT) should begin discussions…

Community leaders in Michigan are being challenged today more than ever to finance road improvement projects that are both fiscally sound and consistent with community goals. Getting a Road Safety…

Michigan’s aging wastewater infrastructure – plants nearing capacity and the end of their useful life – need new equipment, even a new facelift, to meet water quality standards today and…

Safe, reliable, and environmentally sound resource management is on the minds of many Indiana leaders these days as communities grapple with the ever-growing demand for clean water and safe drinking…

Identifying excess water in sewer systems can be critical for many Michigan communities, especially those with consent agreements to stop overflows at their wastewater treatment plants. Unfortunately, accurately identifying the…

The Town of Windfall’s aging wastewater treatment plant has new life thanks to a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) administered by the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA).…

Michigan’s winter weather will soon be hitting the pavement with heavy snowfalls and freeze-thaw cycles leaving communities with bumpy roads ahead. Community leaders and road commissioners will find themselves once…

Applications open next month for Indiana rural communities seeking federal grants for new bridge, road, safety, sidewalk or any type of project that is eligible under the federal transportation highway…

Electronic devices are replacing clipboards and improving the way Michigan communities do their business. A smart phone or an iPad, combined with an innovative online app, is an example of…