MSU Extension's Current Issues Affecting Michigan Local Governments - Sustainability Efforts in Local Government - Recording now available

MSU Extension's Current Issues Affecting Michigan Local Governments - Sustainability Efforts in Local Government - Recording now available

Location

Virtual
US
Wednesday, January 19, 2022 - 10:00am
 Embracing sustainability is becoming increasingly more important for local municipalities in Michigan. Join the City of Holland to hear directly on how they have embraced sustainability at the municipal level. Holland’s Sustainability Manager, Dan Broersma, will share their success stories and provide first-step suggestions on what local governments can do to recognize and move sustainability forward.


Watch the recording to hear:

  • Dan Broersma, Sustainability Environmental Manager, City of Holland

Dan is the first Sustainability Environmental Manager for the City of Holland. In this role, Dan leads the development and execution of community-focused environmental sustainability initiatives. In this work, he identifies and develops environmental sustainability opportunities and implements policies to benefit and serve the residents of Holland, MI.

With over 20 years of experience in sustainability, Dan spent more than 18 years at Herman Miller, helping the organization to maintain industry leadership in sustainability through innovation. His passion for sustainability extends into his personal life. As a volunteer, he has led community projects and communication by helping local schools, organizations, and businesses become sustainable by setting up processes, sharing knowledge, and implementing best practices for better recycling and sustainable practices.


WHEN: January 19, 10 - 11 a.m. ET

This program is an online webinar. The webinar link will be sent out following registration. The webinar will be recorded and the recording will be sent out to everyone who registers. 

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

Elected and appointed officials at all levels of local government, as well as interested local government staff and residents.

Current Issues Affecting Michigan Local Governments

This webinar is part of the Current Issues Affecting Michigan Local Governments series. For information on this webinar series, or to view previous webinars, visit the program page. If you have suggestions for future webinar topics, please email them to Eric Walcott (walcott3 [at] msu.edu).