Rain Barrels
Rain barrels have been proven an effective and easy strategy for managing community storm water issues and improving water quality.
With Lake Michigan to our West, and two of Michigan largest watersheds – the Grand and Muskegon Rivers – running through many of our West Michigan communities protecting our fresh water resources is incredibly important to WMEAC. From WMEAC working to ban DDT in 1968, to the passage of the Inland Lakes and Streams Act and the Great Lakes Oil Drilling Ban, WMEAC’shistory has always focused on protecting water. Today, we are active in the development and implementation of policies and practices that improve stormwater management and water quality. WMEAC is also working on planning and implementation of water trails to link recreational opportunities with the need for water quality improvements.
Stormwater
Find out about WMEAC’s Sustaining Stormwater Investment in Grand Rapids report, which looks at how Grand Rapids can both sustain stormwater investment as well as get the most out of the investments Grand Rapids has already made.
West Michigan Water Trail
Read about the West Michigan Water Trail project that looked at creating and marketing access points along the West Michigan coastline to encourage geo-tourism!
Teach for the Watershed
Teach for the Watershed (T4W) is building the Next Generation of Great Lakes Advocates! T4W provides teachers and students with tools to help them learn about and take action in protecting West Michigan’s watersheds and Great Lakes.
Rainwater Rewards
Learn more about the costs and benefits of implementing green infrastructure for stormwater management.
