Alger ravine needs help from rain gardens, rain barrels
By Andrew Blok A streambank restoration project on Grand Rapids’ southeast side highlights one of the threats of urbanization to streams and rivers. The project aims to halt erosion that…
Local business greens up operations with composting
Written By: Andew Blok Running your own business can leave you with little time to think about your environmental impact. Composting offers an easy way for companies to walk…
WMEAC’s annual meeting an evening of celebration and looking forward
By Andrew Blok WMEAC’s staff, board, members and friends met to review the year and hand out awards to those who have done the most to further WMEAC’s mission this…
Petoskey Prize goes to Lynn McIntosh, who tracked down tannery contamination
By Andrew Blok “Buy local. Spy local.” That’s one way to care about your local community, said Lynn McIntosh, who knows a thing or two about keeping an eye on…
Youth Show Up Strong at Rise Up + Drawdown Conference
Written By Andrew Blok In a ballroom full of state and local officials, world renowned environmental leaders and Michigan residents committed to ending and undoing the harm of carbon emissions,…