In some western communities, it seems as if the flood gates opened and new residents poured in.
Rapid growth can be overwhelming for towns unprepared for it.
And growth problems in one area often ripple throughout the entire county and region. A new videotape by the MSU Extension Service examines how people in small communities are dealing with regional growth. Increased services are needed for commuting residents who rarely invest time and money back into these communities. Go to feature stories index arranged by category. You are the 922nd person to access this page.