Environment

Feature Story Funds from the 2020 EPA grant helped support site assessment at Terra Station, a 12-building, mixed-use complex currently under construction in Hudsonville. Sustainability

EPA grant helps Ottawa County turn contaminated sites into community assets

Shandra MartinezSaturday, June 7, 2025
Feature Story Saugatuck Township unveiled its first public artwork, “Canary in a Coal Mine,” an 11-foot sculpture. Arts and Culture

Saugatuck Township installs first public art with environmental message

The Lakeshore Sunday, May 25, 2025
Feature Story Tom Kunetz, a retired environmental engineer and chair of Allegan County’s water study work group is working to map groundwater in the county. Community Development

Allegan County maps water to secure future supply

Shandra MartinezMonday, March 10, 2025
Feature Story Heather Bausick, solid waste and recycling coordinator at the Allegan County Health Department. Healthy Communities

Allegan County's expanded hazardous waste program increases participation

Shandra MartinezMonday, December 2, 2024
Feature Story fragmentslist Arts and Culture

How 2 West Michigan designers are turning plastic waste into art

Shandra MartinezMonday, November 4, 2024
Feature Story Lake Allegan, created by damming the Kalamazoo River in the 1930s, is home to a mix of year-round and seasonal residents. Community Development

Lake Allegan neighborhood finds community when faced with threats to its future

Shandra MartinezSunday, October 13, 2024
Feature Story Nate Hoffman (right) and Norm Kapla (center) welcome guests onto an elevator at the J.H. Campbell Complex Unit 3 power generating station at Port Sheldon Township. Two hundred and fifty people registered rare public tour of the facility. Sustainability

Bidding farewell to iconic J.H. Campbell power plant

Kym ReinstadlerThursday, September 26, 2024
Feature Story KCAD grads Justin Beitzel and Fernando Ramirez head up Common Object, which helps organizations take steps toward sustainability. Arts and Culture

Take a journey into regenerative design with Common Object

Laura BergellsMonday, July 8, 2024
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 Trails-Small Equity

‘It really opened up my world’: Users welcome health benefits of accessible trails

Shandra MartinezTuesday, December 5, 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
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