Interview of Brett Little, education manager for the GreenHome Institute by Tanya Cabala, WMEAC’s lakeshore outreach organizer   As we look out into the New Year, we foresee some positive…

Overwhelmed by the thought of climate change? Want to do your part, but don’t know where to start? A seat is awaiting you at the table of the Lakeshore Climate…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…