Threats to Grand Haven’s Trees: Inside the Save Our Forests Campaign

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.…

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WMEAC Receives Support from Community Foundation for Muskegon County for Recycling Initiative

By Tanya Cabala, WMEAC's Lakeshore Outreach Organizer Muskegon, MI. May 9, 2024 – West Michigan Environmental Action Council (WMEAC) is pleased to announce that it has received support from the…

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New Effort to Kickstart Recycling in Muskegon County Gets State Support!

By: Tanya Cabala, WMEAC Lakeshore Outreach Coordinator There was some skepticism last year when West Michigan Environmental Action Council (WMEAC) announced its intention to work toward improving residential recycling in…

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In a Record High Year, Harmful Algae Endured into the Fall for Muskegon County’s Largest Lakes

By: Evan Hall, WMEAC Policy Intern A type of toxic algae stemming from harmful algae blooms or HABs known as cyanobacteria, present in many Muskegon County lakes, has reached its…

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