By Grace Hasley, WMEAC's Eco-Journalism Intern PFAS contamination in our waterways has negatively impacted Michigan residents for many years, and sometimes it can feel challenging to keep a hopeful attitude…
All are welcome to join WMEAC's Mayors' Grand River Cleanup September 7th - 14th! Learn more HERE and register HERE. KICKOFF CLEANUP EVENT SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 7TH AT SIXTH STREET PARK…
By Emma Oonk, Environmental Policy Intern. June 6, 2024 WMEAC hosted a press conference earlier this week at Michigan's largest data center, Switch Grand Rapids, highlighting concerns with pending legislation…
By Grace Hasley, WMEAC's Eco-Journalism Intern After PFAS had been spilling into the city of Rockford, Michigan for decades, AJ Birkbeck rounded up a team to push the federal government…
By Anna Watson, WMEAC Water Fellow Everyone is moving to the city…or at least that is how it feels. Urbanization is increasing and the number of individuals coming to Grand…
By Emily Loder, WMEAC Policy Intern and graduate student at Michigan State University What are PFAS? Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are often referred to as “forever chemicals” since…
Written By: Skyla Jewell-Hammie At the beginning of October, Grand Rapids’ John Ball Zoo was awarded the West Michigan Sustainable Business of the Year by the West Michigan Sustainable Business…
Written by: Skyla Jewell-Hammie “A lot of things are just pure anarchy in this world,” said 11-year-old Mariano Paras. “I wanted to try to contribute some money to help the…
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