Environment

Feature Story Bysterveld County Park includes trails forwalking, running, or cross-country skiing; a picnic shelter; playground; catch-and-release fishing pond; a grass picnic and recreation area; restroom facility; and paved parking. Community Development

4 parks to explore in Allegan County

Andrea GoodellMonday, February 26, 2024
Feature Story Philomena-Mantella Kids and Education

GVSU president talks about university’s future role in Muskegon County

Shandra MartinezSunday, February 18, 2024
Feature Story A passenger boards an Allegan County Transportation bus. Technology and Innovation

Allegan County Transportation purchases first fleet of cleaner propane buses

Paul R. KopenkoskeyMonday, December 18, 2023
Feature Story Courtesy of Tyler Herbstreith. Sustainability

Rethinking design with a focus on restoration and regeneration

Leandra NisbetWednesday, May 31, 2023
Feature Story Two of Ottawa County's senior environmental health specialists Rebekah Folkert and Kayla Anderson were honored for their work recently. Healthy Communities

Ottawa County Environmental Health duo honored for food safety work

Kelsey SandersTuesday, May 23, 2023
Feature Story Barry State Game Area's biologist Randy Hienze Sustainability

How the White Oak initiative is protecting Michigan forests

Kelsey SandersMonday, March 6, 2023
Feature Story The Holland Board of Public Works' new anaerobic digester earned an ENVISION Gold rating for sustainability. Sustainability

BPW awarded for sustainability

Andrea GoodellThursday, March 2, 2023
Feature Story The Harbor Humane Society has a program to help support pet owners during a crisis. (Canva) Community Development

Keeping people with their pets during a crisis: How $144K in grants are being used

Shandra MartinezFriday, November 11, 2022
Feature Story Allegan, Ottawa and Muskegon county leaders discuss plans for ARPA funds. Community Development

How Allegan, Ottawa and Muskegon counties plan to invest $113M in ARPA funds

Paul R. KopenkoskeyTuesday, October 11, 2022
Feature Story The Bebot drone will pick up trash from Muskegon beaches as part of a project funded by a $1 million Meijer grant. Technology and Innovation

Drones set to join Lake Michigan beach cleanup crews

Kelsey SandersMonday, September 19, 2022
Feature Story Hugh Davis, CEO and co-founder of Revolin Sports, and Sophie Vanden Bosch, the co-founder and chief marketing officer of Revolin Sports. Entrepreneurship

Revolin Sports’ co-founders are making pickleball sustainable

Luke FerrisWednesday, November 10, 2021
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
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