Our Solutions

Water

Braving the waves of Lake Michigan and two vital watersheds, WMEAC is a stalwart advocate for protecting West Michigan’s freshwater resources. Since pioneering historic policy reform in 1968 – banning DDT, passing The Inland Lakes & Streams Act, securing The Great Lakes Oil Drilling Ban – their commitment to safeguarding our waters has never waned. Presently they are focusing on optimizing stormwater management practices while forging connectivity between recreation hubs across waterways via planned trails, initiatives that reflect their unwavering devotion towards preserving precious H2O sources from harm!

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Take Action

Taking action with WMEAC can be incredibly rewarding and meaningful. It is an opportunity to give back, learn something new, connect with your community, and positively impact the environment.

Adopt a Stream

Adopt-A-Stream empowers community members and businesses to learn about our local streams and protect our freshwater resources!

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Mayors’ Grand River Cleanup

This week-long event brings together mayors, elected officials and volunteers from several different west Michigan communities to help clean up our beautiful Grand River.

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Rainy Day Project

In Year 1 of this pilot program, WMEAC worked with community partners working in Baxter, Garfield Park, Roosevelt Park, and Seeds of Promise Neighborhoods. to develop a more inclusive approach to engagement on residential green stormwater infrastructure practices and reduced water utility costs.

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Rain Gardens

Communities can take action against rain and snowmelt flowing off of our yards, roofs, and sidewalks and washing pollution into our water systems. Rain gardens are designed to collect and absorb runoff from a roof or parking lot, the way nature intends rain to soak into the soil.

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Rain Barrel Workshops

Communities can take action to manage storm water and improve water quality. WMEAC wants to help West Michigan communities take this step by providing low-cost rain barrels and workshops on how to set up those rain barrels.

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Issues and Opportunities

Keeping up to date with current issues and opportunities is vitally important. Staying on top of updates can spark ideas for potential partnerships or collaborations to advance WMEAC’s shared goals and allow our community to participate in projects that make a positive difference.

Low-impact and Sustainable Development

The Stormwater Credit Trading Program is designed to reduce or offset stormwater modeling scenarios related to an MS4 permit application. This can provide a company with the opportunity to develop or redevelop a property and maintain compliance with state regulations.

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PFAS in Kent County

The issues surrounding pfas in West Michigan are difficult to understand. WMEAC is here to help you with any support in ensuring you understand the issue and know how to take action.

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Policy and Reports

Staying up to date on policies and reports is essential to WMEAC. Knowing the current protocol surrounding legal issues and the financial landscape helps to ensure that WMEAC is following all necessary regulations and has sufficient resources to achieve the goals of its mission.

PFAS in Kent County

The issues surrounding pfas in West Michigan are difficult to understand. WMEAC is here to help you with any support in ensuring you understand the issue and know how to take action.

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Stormwater

WMEAC, with funding through the Dyer Ives Foundation, looked across the nation for best practices in ways to both sustain stormwater investment, and to get the most from the investments Grand Rapids has already made.

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Water Trails

Water Trails contribute to local communities by stimulating local economies and expanding interest in the protection of these globally-unique freshwater resources.

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