How dirty is the Grand River? Not as Bad as You Might Think.
Written by Madalyn Buursma The Grand Rapids namesake, the Grand River, snakes through the city with a brown, murky color. As Grand Rapidians pass the river in their day to…
A Ten Day Hike Through New Mexico: Environmental Justice and Decolonizing Outdoor Spaces
Written by Madalyn Buursma It takes a lot to prepare for a ten day backpacking trip through the deserts of New Mexico. “It’s nothing that I’ve really ever done before,”…
Q&A with Wege Speaker Dr. Mustafa Santiago Ali
Written by Madalyn Buursma Environmental justice activist and prolific public speaker Dr. Mustafa Santiago Ali will be giving a presentation on environmental justice on Thursday, April 11, at Aquinas College.…
Grand Rapids is Becoming Safer for Cyclists
Written by Madalyn Buursma With the snow melting and spring coming closer, more and more Grand Rapids commuters are seen cycling to work. Biking is becoming a more popular mode…
“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…
Everyday is Earth Day
Written by Madalyn Buursma It’s hard to believe it with this chilly weather, but Spring is just around the corner, and Earth Day will come with it! Earth Day is…
Nominate a Hidden Heroine for the 2019 Women, Community, & Environment Series!
Written By: Madison Rhoades, WMEAC Intern Do you know a woman in your community who dedicates her time, energy and talent towards environmental protection, education and/or justice? It turns…
River City Water Festival Returns to Grand Rapids Public Museum
For two full school days, WMEAC, Groundswell, the Grand Rapids Public Museum and six local environmental groups hosted elementary, middle and high school students from across Grand Rapids for the…
Bill Schuette and Gretchen Whitmer Square Off with Environmental Proposals
Written by: Dylan Tarr As Michigan’s general election draws nearer -- it’s Tuesday, November 6th, Michiganders will decide between former state Attorney General and Republican candidate Bill Schuette and former…
Inland From Oceans, Plastic Pollutants Are Terrors Tinier Than Straws
Written by: Beau Brockett Jr. This summer was the season of water quality awareness. PFAS particles were found in high numbers in Parchment, Michigan. Flint, Michigan, residents are still…
