By Staff
Homeowners of Berrien, Cass and Van Buren counties may receive mail from Michigan State University concerning a regional study of residents’ perceptions of recreation, natural resources and conservation.
The study is designed to learn more about full-time and seasonal residents’ recreation interests, rating of water and land resources in Southwest Michigan, and support for future conservation efforts. The results will be communicated in a Growing Greener Vision for Southwest Michigan published by Southwest Michigan Planning Commission and shared widely to local, state and federal resource agencies, planners, conservation organizations, and private landowners. A random sample of residents was selected to receive a questionnaire that should take approximately 15 minutes to complete. Participation is voluntary but encouraged, so the data will accurately represent the opinions of the full range of residents.
For more information on the Growing Greener initiative in southwest Michigan, please visit www.swmpc.org/growgreen.asp.