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News & Updates

The latest from Scenic Michigan — advocacy updates, legislative news, and community stories.

Even When Discussing Dining, Billboards Take the Main Stage

Bon Appétit Magazine recently published an article about dining in southwestern Michigan — one of our most beautiful regions — and the very first sentence pulls the entire focus to one thing: billboards cluttering the views along the highway.

We've Moved! And a Thank You to the NEW Center in Ann Arbor

On February 16th we officially moved our office to Lansing, joining our friends from the Michigan Environmental Council. We appreciate our old host at the NEW Center in Ann Arbor for years of support.

Have You Ever Wondered About Undergrounding Utility Lines?

Inclement weather leads to power outages during any season, re-sparking the debate of undergrounding electrical wires to reduce outages and improve the visual landscape across Michigan communities.

Scenic Michigan Board of Directors Elects Peter A. Letzmann as President

The Board has elected Peter A. Letzmann as President, effective January 13, 2022. Mr. Letzmann is an attorney, mediator, educator, and consultant with 50 years of experience in government law.

Meet Scenic Michigan's New Executive Director

Jake Parcell, Ph.D. comes to Scenic Michigan by way of Wayne County, where he served as Deputy Director of the Wayne County Land Bank. Formerly a Community Analyst in East Lansing and a Planner in Flint.