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This weekly newsletter contains information related to urban forestry and arboriculture training, research, jobs, and funding in Michigan, nationally and internationally. If you know of an event or opportunity that may be of interest to our partners, please email program coordinator Kevin Sayers.
 Michigan communities with approved watershed management plans may apply to a request for nonpoint source pollution project proposals from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy. Nonpoint pollution sources are those that do not have a specific origin, such as the end of a pipe, but are more widespread such as runoff from parking lots. Proposals must outline plans to implement priority nonpoint source pollution recommendations in critical areas. About $4.3 million in state and federal funding is expected to be available for projects. Register for an informational webinar and find more applicant information.
 City Trees, the online journal of the Society of Municipal Arborists, shares the latest industry knowledge and events for arborists. In the summer issue, read about urban forestry at the University of Tennessee; explore the biodiversity of birds, bees and trees; and examine a profile of the Higan Cherry, a "tree of merit." Read City Trees: June/July 2021.
The Southeast Michigan Resilience Fund, a partnership of corporate, foundation and government funders, is opening a grant opportunity aimed at improving community resilience. The fund will award grants to increase ability of communities and natural resources in Southeast Michigan to adapt to change by reducing the impact of stormwater, improving water quality, enhancing habitat and increasing the accessibility and usability of public green space and natural areas. Grants will be awarded in two categories:
- Expanding green stormwater infrastructure and enhancing public space
- Improving habitat quality, connectivity and accessibility
Approximately $1.2 million total is expected to be available; awards will range from $100,000 to $300,000. Learn more and submit preproposals by Aug. 31.
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July 27: Plant health care practices and procedures
Aug. 3: Plant pest and disease diagnostic tour – DOW Gardens
Aug. 5: Plant pest and disease diagnostic tour – Hope College
Aug. 31: Michigan Nursery & Landscape Association and Dr. Schutzki's Plant Academy
Sept. 15-16: 2021 ISA-Michigan fall conference
 In 2020, the Arbor Day Foundation helped local partners plant more than 1.3 million trees on forest lands that are Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI®) certified. Third-party certification indicates that forest lands are managed using sustainable methods. Learn more about the Arbor Day Foundation and the Sustainable Forestry Initiative®.
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