WMSRDC Other Resources

Air Quality Planning
West Michigan Clean Air Coalition Southeast Michigan Clean Air Coalition Michigan Department of Natural Resources & Environment - Ozone Monitoring U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Air Now It All Adds Up to Cleaner Air Michivan Commuter Vanpools Michigan Department of Transportation Rideshare Page Association for Commuter Transportation Greater Lansing Area Clean Cities U.S. Department of Energy Energy Information Administration Natural Gas Vehicle Coalition American Gas Association National Propane Gas Association American Methanol Institute California Energy Commission The Electric Vehicle Association of America
Economic Development
West Michigan Economic Development Opportunities U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration Michigan Economic Development Corporation Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Growth Federal Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Department of Agriculture
Environmental Plannining
1987 Muskegon Lake RAP 1994 Muskegon Lake RAP Update 2002 Muskegon Lake RAP Update A Guide to the Restoration of Muskegon Lake Fish and Wildlife Habitat (2007) Environmental Assessment for the Muskegon Lake Area of Concern Habitat Restoration Project (2009) Final AOC Muskegon Lake Targets (2007) Muskegon Lake Area of Concern: Fish and Wildlife Habitat Restoration and Beneficial Use Impairment Removal Strategy (2008) Muskegon Lake - Ruddiman Creek Ecological Restoration Master Plan (2008) Muskegon Lake Marine & Habitat Restoration Project - Fact Sheet Michigan Department of Natural Resources & Environment - Water Bureau U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Great Lakes U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Great Lakes National Program Office Great Lakes Commission Lake Michigan Forum Statewide Public Advisory Council for Michigan Areas of Concern Lower Grand River Organization of Watersheds c/o Grand Valley Metro Council Mona Lake Watershed Council Muskegon Lake Watershed Partnership Muskegon River Watershed Assembly White River Watershed Partnership Little Manistee Watershed Conservation Council Filling the Gaps: Environmental Protection Options for Local Governments Great Lakes Regional Collaboration Strategy Healthy Waters, Strong Economy: The Benefits of Restoring the Great Lakes Ecosystem Habitat Restoration Links Landscaping with Native Plants Fact Sheet Create Your Own Native Planting Create a Certified Wildlife Habitat Patio Plants for Birds and Butterflies A Field Guide to Aquatic Exotic Plants and Animals A Guide for the Selection and Use of Plants in Landscape Wild Ones - Landscaping with Native Plants Weeds Gone Wild: Alien Plant Invaders of Natural Areas Michigan Native Plant Producers Association (list of native plant suppliers in Michigan) Invasive Phragmites Control and Management (A Guide to the Control and Management of Invasive Phragmites) Prohibited and Restricted Species with Links Information About Aquatic and Invasive Species Muskegon Conservation District Riparian Owner's Guidebook (GVSU) Local Tools for Lasting Change (GVSU & MSU)
Local Government Services
Michigan Townships Association Michigan Association of Counties Michigan Municipal League National League of Cities U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Michigan State Housing Development Authority
Transportation Planning
Michigan Department of Transportation U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration FHWA - Office of Highway Information Management Federal Transit Administration Bureau of Transportation Statistics American Public Transit Association Ottawa County Road Commission
Information and Communications
U.S. Census Bureau Michigan Information Center Michigan State University's Center for Remote Sensing Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Growth Federal Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics USDOT - Bureau of Transportation Statistics
Other Local Links
Lake County Chamber of Commerce Mason County Hamlin Township City of Ludington City of Scottville Mason County Economic Development Corporation Ludington Area Chamber of Commerce Pere Marquette Township Victory Township Muskegon County Muskegon Area Chamber of Commerce Muskegon Area First Casnovia Village Dalton Township Fruitland Township Laketon Township Montague Township Muskegon Charter Township Whitehall Township City of Muskegon City of North Muskegon City of Norton Shores City of Roosevelt Park Community Foundation for Muskegon County White Lake Area Chamber of Commerce Newaygo County Newaygo County Economic Development Organization Ashland Township Brooks Township Croton Township Dayton Township Ensley Township Grant Township City of Fremont City of Grant City of Newaygo City of White Cloud Oceana County City of Hart Pentwater Chamber of Commerce Hart/Silver Lake/Mears Chamber of Commerce
Other National and State Links
State of Michigan Michigan Association of Regions National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) National Association of Regional Councils (NARC)
Other Planning Related Links
Planning and Zoning Center Michigan Association of Planning American Planning Association (APA) Planning Commissioner's Journal