Oakland County Planning, Zoning, and Land Use will conduct a Virtual Planners Gathering on “A Walk Through Local Woodland and Wetland Ordinances” Thursday, June 26, from 10 to 11 a.m. via Zoom.

Woodland and wetland ordinances have been around for decades. This program will provide a historical perspective on the development of these ordinances and how they have evolved over the years in Michigan, Oakland County and, in particular, West Bloomfield Township.

Speaking at the program will be:

• Jerry Fisher, local government consulting attorney and author of Local Government Law - A Practical Guidebook for Public Officials on City Councils, Community Boards, and Planning Commissions

• Amy Neary, director of planning and development services, West Bloomfield Township

To register for the free Virtual Planners Gathering, visit AdvantageOakland.Eventbrite.com. (Note: This session will be recorded and available at AdvantageOakland.com.)

Anyone with questions should contact Jim Schafer at schaferj@oakgov.com or 248-858-2033.

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