Easy Changes for an Eco-Friendly Fall Season
By: Samantha Rypstra WMEAC Lakeshore Fellow Autumn has arrived here in West Michigan, marked by cooler temperatures and colorful trees. The season serves as a reminder of how beautiful change…
How Community Members Can Learn About and Combat Poor Air Quality
By Lindsey Schmidt, Eco-Journalism and Blogging Intern Regions across the world are experiencing the devastating effects of climate change in the form of widespread wildfires. This summer, the western region…
Bringing Back the Bayou: How White River Township Residents are Working to bring Sadony Bayou Back to Health!
By: Samantha Rypstra, WMEAC Lakeshore Fellow Good memories of time near the water, lots of fish, and lots of wildlife are things mentioned by local residents who remember the Sadony…
Remembering WMEAC Board Member Gwen Hibbard
By: Samantha Rypstra, WMEAC Lakeshore Fellow On September 18, former West Michigan Environmental Action Council (WMEAC) board member and long-time supporter Gwen Hibbard passed away at the age of 88.…
Helping to Improve Recycling in Muskegon County
By: Samantha Rypstra, WMEAC Lakeshore Fellow Swimming in the Lake Michigan waves, hiking the trails at the state park and eating and drinking your way down Western Avenue are just…
A Beginner’s Guide to PFAS
By Lindsey Schmidt, Eco-Journalism and Blogging Intern As Michigan residents, we are constantly hearing about PFAS and the dangers they pose to the environment and our health. Michigan has been…
WMEAC lobbied D.C. to protect climate progress
By Kelly Otterness As soon as West Michigan’s air quality improved on July 3rd, my partner and I were out the door, spontaneously packing for our first camping trip along…
Great Lakes Water Protection Agreement in Jeopardy?
By: Devin White, WMEAC's Environmental Advocacy Fellow. Senior at Hope College studying biology with a minor in political science. We live in one of the most water-rich places on Earth.…
The New Growth Project in Rockford, MI, Offers a Variety of Employment Opportunities for Neurodiverse Individuals
By: Lindsey Schmidt, Eco-Journalism and Blogging Intern 81% of individuals with cognitive disabilities are unemployed. Christine O’Driscoll and Carly Vanduinen, co-founders of the New Growth Project, both have personal connections…
Elected officials in Michigan are hearing from concerned environmentalists on the lakeshore thanks to a committee of West Michigan residents
By: Samantha Rypstra, WMEAC Lakeshore Fellow “The areas surrounding the Great Lakes are one of Michigan's best attributes and they need to be restored and protected. As a young voter,…
