Environment

Feature Story Bentley Weeks, 7, and Lori Appeldorn water the plants in the pockets of a Florafelt in the alley between 18th and 19th Streets along River and Central Avenues in Holland, Michigan, July 30, 2021. Community Development

Rally for the Alley transforms neighborhood, neighbors

Andrea GoodellMonday, September 6, 2021
Feature Story A state grant has made it cheaper for Ottawa County residents to recycle tires through the end of August 2021. Sustainability

Ottawa County to recycle residents' tires with grant

Andrea GoodellMonday, August 2, 2021
Feature Story Novice canner Erin Berens is happy with her first attempt at food preservation and is prepared to tackle it again with more quantity and variety for this season. Sustainability

Pandemic spurs renewed interest in home canning

Bev BerensSaturday, July 31, 2021
Feature Story Children play at the existing natural playground of Little Hawks Preschool on the Outdoor Discovery Center campus. Kids and Education

ODC expands nature-based preschool opportunities around Holland

Andrea GoodellWednesday, June 30, 2021
Feature Story Ottawa Conservation District Watershed Technician Benjamin Jordan conducts a spring tillage survey in Ottawa County. Sustainability

$7 million project aims to improve water quality, quantity in Ottawa County

Paul R. KopenkoskeyMonday, June 14, 2021
Feature Story Liesl Clark is the director of Michigan’s Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy. Sustainability

EGLE Director explains efforts to protect West Michigan's water supply, other natural resources

Shandra MartinezTuesday, May 4, 2021
Feature Story sunset-six Arts and Culture

Photographer shares secrets for taking spectacular sunset photos

Shandra MartinezMonday, March 15, 2021
Development News Robert Cloy Community Development

“Shade is an equity issue.”

Estelle SlootmakerMonday, March 1, 2021
Feature Story “One-third of everything we eat depends on pollination,” says Don Lam, of the Holland Area Beekeepers Association (HABA). “Imagine losing one bite out of every three.” Kids and Education

From school programs to clubs, the growing efforts to save honeybees

Bev BerensSunday, February 28, 2021
Feature Story Grand Haven scrapped its coal-fired power plant in favor of buying off the grid and a 12.5-megawatt combined heat and power generation facility with advanced distribution hub. Sustainability

Wake-up call reinforces Grand Haven leaders’ focus on sustainable practices

Paul R. KopenkoskeySunday, February 28, 2021
Feature Story Haworth received the West Michigan Circular Economy Leadership Award. Sustainability

Haworth honored for circular design process

Andrea GoodellWednesday, November 4, 2020
Feature Story An aerial view of the Zeeland Clean Water Plant. Sustainability

Zeeland Clean Water Plant receives worldwide honor for commitment to sustainability

Shandra MartinezThursday, September 24, 2020
Feature Story Waterfront trash typically consists of small, mostly plastic items. Sustainability

Lake cleanup organizers shift tactics amid pandemic, erosion, high water

Mike LozonThursday, June 11, 2020
Feature Story beach-photos-567 Healthy Communities

Pandemic, erosion force restrictions at state, county parks

Mike Lozon Friday, May 29, 2020
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