WMEAC Staff Member Sews Fabric Masks for COVID Relief Effort
By Gregory Manni GRAND RAPIDS, MI — The nation has run out of medical masks, but an unlikely group of crafters and makers is striving to curb the shortage…
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…
When it rains, it shines
by Amelia Ackley and Maggie Mianecke WMEAC’s Rainy Day Contest aims to improve stormwater quality, reduce flooding, and increase water conservation in four Grand Rapids neighborhoods. WMEAC is working in…
LGROW launches Adopt-A-Drain system
By Dan Christmann Winter last year (2018-19 for those of you browsing through the archive) was manic depressive. Michigan's weather is always unpredictable, but this was on a different level.…
Changes in WMEAC’s Education Program
Written by Madalyn Buursma Education is one of the most important aspects of everything we do here at WMEAC, and we’ve got a lot of exciting things coming up in…
“Conserving water and saving money should be on everybody’s list”
Written By Madalyn Buursma WMEAC worked hard throughout 2018 with our partners to create the framework for our new pilot program, the Rainy Day Project, and this year we are…
Meet The 2019 Hidden Heroine Award Winners
Written by Madalyn Buursma Woman of Inspiration - Jan Strait In just a couple of years, Jan Strait has accomplished a lot in her role as a co-leader at the…
Considering Solar? Installation May Be Easier Than Expectations
Written by: Beau Brockett Jr. From the front, Jane Dyer’s bright red home is a homey fit for the backroads of rural Alto, Michigan. From the back, it’s a…
WMEAC’s 2018 Summer Staff
Written by: Beau Brockett Jr. Each season, WMEAC welcomes a team of interns, fellows and employees to help them meet their mission and everyday activities. Below are WMEAC’s Summer…
Next to Grand Rapids Road Projects, Bioswales Bloom
Written by: Beau Brockett Jr. Grand Rapids' Black Hills is a quiet neighborhood at the foot of a steep hill. While scenic pictures and intense bike workouts pair nicely…
