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Saline Township resident Edith Andersen has just released Rebuilding Nature: Yard by Yard, a friendly, practical guide to transforming lawns into thriving, wildlife-friendly gardens. In an era of hotter summers, heavier rains, and changing seasons, our yards can be more than just pretty—they can be part of the climate solution. The book offers down-to-earth steps for creating habitat, conserving water, and building resilience right where we live. It’s about neighbors working together to make our communities greener and more alive again—yards that hum with bees, dance with butterflies, and welcome back the wildlife we’ve missed.
I have to commend the Saline City manager and engineer for keeping their cool and for their professionalism during the three hour Mill Pond Dam town hall meeting.
I think what's insulting is that the city is bloating the numbers to bolster their case.
Logically, the dam has no practical use. Of course, it's going to cost more. Of course, there's a level of risk there. Of course, over some period of time, it's going to cost more to maintain than a stream.
Life cycle cost analysis is certainly appropriate when considering new assets, but it may not be as appropriate when evaluating existing assets.
Patchy rain nearby, with a high of 47 and low of 31 degrees. Sunny in the morning, patchy rain nearby in the afternoon, light snow during the evening, clear overnight.