Projects & Programs
Focused efforts where our voice fills a void and our membership drives real change.
Focused efforts where our voice fills a void and our membership drives real change.
We select planning and legislative issues that profoundly impact Michigan's visual landscape. We choose projects where Scenic Michigan can make a real impact — often because they fall under the radar in local communities and in Lansing.
Scenic Michigan spearheaded successful legislation to cap additional billboards in Michigan and has beaten numerous attempts in the state legislature to loosen restrictions. We banned tobacco advertising on billboards and the construction of new double-decker billboards.
Our Michigan Sign Regulation Guidebook provides essential guidance for local planning and regulation of business and advertising signs, covering critical legal issues including content neutrality under federal First Amendment law.
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Michigan's night skies are a treasure. Our dark skies program works to reduce light pollution across the state by supporting communities in adopting effective lighting ordinances and advocating for responsible outdoor lighting practices.
We maintain a comprehensive database of Michigan lighting ordinances available to planners and communities seeking to protect their night skies.
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Michigan's scenic byways are among the most beautiful drives in the nation. We work to protect and enhance these corridors, ensuring they remain free of visual clutter and maintain the character that makes them special destinations for residents and visitors alike.
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Our breathtaking vistas — from the Sleeping Bear Dunes to the Upper Peninsula — deserve permanent protection. We advocate for scenic easements and other legal tools that safeguard Michigan's most spectacular viewsheds for future generations.
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