By Grace Hasley, Eco-Journalism Intern for West Michigan Environmental Action Council (WMEAC). This blog was originally published in the Grand Haven Tribune as part of WMEAC's monthly opinion piece series.…
By Grace Hasley, WMEAC's Eco-Journalism Intern PFAS contamination in our waterways has negatively impacted Michigan residents for many years, and sometimes it can feel challenging to keep a hopeful attitude…
By Grace Hasley, WMEAC's Eco-Journalism Intern After PFAS had been spilling into the city of Rockford, Michigan for decades, AJ Birkbeck rounded up a team to push the federal government…
By Juan Pablo Angel Marcos, WMEAC Eco-Journalism & Blogging Intern Last month, it was announced that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) would continue to advance and support urban agriculture…
By Juan Pablo Angel Marcos, WMEAC Eco-Journalism & Blogging Intern As we enter a future of environmental uncertainty with climate and weather, urban spaces within our neighborhoods, cities, and parks…
By Juan Pablo Angel Marcos, WMEAC Eco-Journalism & Blogging Intern If you are curious about how you can help improve water quality within your community, implementing a rain barrel for…
By Juan Pablo Marcos, WMEAC Eco-Journalism and Blogging Intern Last Thursday, I woke up for work earlier than usual. I was up at 6:40 a.m. to get dressed, eat breakfast…
By: Hadley Haas, WMEAC Policy Intern The debate between paper, plastic, and reusable bags has long been argued, without a clear answer on which of these is actually better for…
Written by Kat Lykins, Journalism Intern and Hadley Haas, Policy Intern Tackling the issues which arise from climate change is a growing concern for many individuals. Nathan Rauh-Bieri recognizes the…
Written by Anna Watson On Nov. 29, 2021, Michigan State Representative Rachel Hood partnered with the West Michigan Environmental Action Council (WMEAC), The Michigan League of Conservation Voters, and the…
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