Great Lakes Water Protection Agreement in Jeopardy?
By: Devin White, WMEAC's Environmental Advocacy Fellow. Senior at Hope College studying biology with a minor in political science. We live in one of the most water-rich places on Earth.…
The New Growth Project in Rockford, MI, Offers a Variety of Employment Opportunities for Neurodiverse Individuals
By: Lindsey Schmidt, Eco-Journalism and Blogging Intern 81% of individuals with cognitive disabilities are unemployed. Christine O’Driscoll and Carly Vanduinen, co-founders of the New Growth Project, both have personal connections…
Elected officials in Michigan are hearing from concerned environmentalists on the lakeshore thanks to a committee of West Michigan residents
By: Samantha Rypstra, WMEAC Lakeshore Fellow “The areas surrounding the Great Lakes are one of Michigan's best attributes and they need to be restored and protected. As a young voter,…
June 3-11, 2023, was Great Lakes and Freshwater Week
By: Lindsey Schmidt, Eco-Journalism and Blogging Intern The Great Lakes make up about 20% of the world’s surface freshwater. Michigan’s boundaries encapsulate about 38,000 square miles of the Great Lakes’…
Plainsong Farm: Cultivating Connections Between People and the Earth
By: Lindsey Schmidt, Eco-Journalism and Blogging Intern Along with WMEAC, there are many other outstanding farms and organizations in the Grand Rapids area whose goal is to positively impact the…
Native plants you will see blooming this summer!
By Clare Doss “Natives” are plants local to the region in which they originated and flourished. Not only do they provide shelter and food to wildlife, but they also encourage…
The City of Muskegon Declares a Climate Emergency!
Interview with City of Muskegon Mayor Ken Johnson By: WMEAC Lakeshore Fellow Samantha Rypstra Unpredictable weather patterns, and rising water levels directly tied to climate change are being seen across…
Former Member of WMEAC’s Board of Directors, Dr. Karel Rogers, Passes Away at 75
By: Lindsey Schmidt, Eco-Journalism and Blogging Intern On May 31st, former member of WMEAC’s Board of Directors and longtime supporter of the organization, Dr. Karel Rogers, passed away at age…
WMEAC Muskegon County Community Read 2023
By: Doug Wood, WMEAC volunteer Pictured above are book club members from Muskegon Area District Library Holton Branch. We had a great discussion with this group. This April 2023, to celebrate…
First Time Attending a Public Hearing: Thoughts on Changes to White River Township’s Solar Ordinance
By: Samantha Rypstra, WMEAC Lakeshore Fellow I am a lifelong resident of Muskegon County and a Grand Valley State University student who recently began a fellowship at West Michigan Environmental…
