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A Watershed Moment: Stormwater management in Grand Rapids
by (Karie Schulenburg)
Submitted 03-23-2012 under NEWS
Before Michigan was settled, natural drainage created many wetlands in the state. As inhabitants came, water was drained in order to avoid disease and make room for arable land. This was done by building straight and deep ditches which swiftly moved...
A Watershed Moment: Sustainability at Pilgrim Manor
by (Karie Schulenburg)
Submitted 03-22-2012 under LOCAL LIFE
On this episode of A Watershed Moment, we hear from Carol Parsaca, Sustainability Manager for the Pilgrim Manor Retirement Community on Grand Rapids' northeast side. Parsaca leads the organization and its residents in practices that...
WMEAC presents "FernGully: The Last Rain Forest" at Wealthy Theatre
by (Karie Schulenburg)
Submitted 03-21-2012 under LOCAL LIFE
Grand Rapids residents seeking some family-friendly entertainment can find it next month at the Wealthy Theatre, as the West Michigan Environmental Action Council presents "FernGully: The Last Rainforest." The movie, directed by Billy...
Environmentalists, business owners concerned over bill that allows yard clippings in landfills
by (Karie Schulenburg)
Submitted 03-15-2012 under NEWS
The Michigan House of Representatives passed a package of bills that would allow the commingling of yard clippings and garbage in landfills, a move that has local environmental experts concerned. The House Energy and Technology Committee passed...
Got dirt?
by (LisaRoseGR)
Submitted 02-27-2012 under LOCAL LIFE
When was the last time you took a moment to think about dirt? As one of Earth’s most under-appreciated resources, dirt does a lot: it cleans our water, helps feed us, and regulates the climate. The West Michigan Environmental...
Dr. Ocean treats "sea sickness"
by (Karie Schulenburg)
Submitted 02-16-2012 under NEWS
Don Walsh is little-known for traveling deeper into the ocean than any other human being. Over half a century ago, Walsh and his team plunged over 35,000 feet into the Pacific Ocean. Since then, no one has traveled to such depths. In fact, “we...
A Watershed Moment: Living with a smart grid
by (Karie Schulenburg)
Submitted 02-09-2012 under NEWS
On this episode of A Watershed Moment, we hear from Dr. Ian Hiskens, the Vennema Professor of Engineering at the University of Michigan. Dr. Hiskens spoke on the panel at the Smart Grid Energy Forum hosted in January by the West Michigan...
News bureau dedicated to environmental issues set to launch this month
by (The Environment...)
Submitted 01-13-2012 under NONPROFITS
The West Michigan Environmental Action Council has teamed up with The Rapidian to establish a news bureau dedicated exclusively to environmental issues that impact West Michigan. Beginning later this month, Rapidian readers can go to the “...
September is Stormwater Month: Rainiest Month of the Year
by (WMEAC)
Submitted 09-20-2011 under NONPROFITS
September is historically Grand Rapids’ rainiest month, with an average of 0.14 inches per day and 4.2 inches per month since 1986. This week also marks the 25th anniversary of Grand Rapids’ rainiest month ever and one of the...
In Studio: Food and Water Watch kicks off Fair Farm campaign
by (WYCE)
Submitted 09-15-2011 under NONPROFITS
Food and Water Watch hosts a Fair Farm legislation campaign kickoff meeting, Wednesday, September 21st, at West Michigan Environmental Action Council. Learn more about the legislation and action that is being taken in this conversation between field...