Looking to downsize? Some states are more ideal for a tiny house than others. Tiny houses have ballooned in popularity over the years, but they aren’t for everyone. To help prospective and new tiny house dwellers, LawnStarter turned to a panel of experts for tips on navigating the tiny house landscape. At Missouri State University, Dr. Krista Evans is director of planning and … [Read more...] about Considering buying a tiny home? An MSU expert weights the pros, cons
Located in east Springfield, Missouri, Pearson Creek joins the James River, just upstream of Lake Springfield and is part of the water supply for Greene County. Unfortunately, Pearson Creek has been on the State of Missouri Impaired Waters list since 2006. This list, which is maintained by the state in accordance with the federal Clean Water Act, identifies threatened … [Read more...] about Sustaining our streams
Missouri State University’s College of Natural and Applied Sciences has recently changed the name of one of its departments. The department of geography, geology and planning has a new name: the School of Earth, Environment and Sustainability (SEES). This name better connects student interests with the school’s degree offerings. About the change The SEES Director Dr. … [Read more...] about A fresh perspective
In the most significant change to U.S. refugee resettlement in 40 years, the federal government is turning to the public and the private sector to help settle people who have fled their home countries because of war, persecution and ongoing armed conflicts. Dr. Emily Frazier, assistant professor of human geography and sustainability in the department of geography, geology and … [Read more...] about Addressing community-based refugee programs in the U.S.
An exciting, real-world and hands-on collaboration is happening between Missouri State University, the City of Springfield and City Utilities. Students in the Community Planning Practicum course (PLN572/672) are working with the City of Springfield and Springfield City Utilities on a portion of the large Lake Springfield Plan. Dr. Krista Evans, associate professor of … [Read more...] about GGP students aid in visioning project for Lake Springfield