Environment

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.

Allegan County maps water to secure future supply


Feature Story Heather Bausick, solid waste and recycling coordinator at the Allegan County Health Department.
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How 2 West Michigan designers are turning plastic waste into art


Feature Story Lake Allegan, created by damming the Kalamazoo River in the 1930s, is home to a mix of year-round and seasonal residents.
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.

Bidding farewell to iconic J.H. Campbell power plant


Feature Story KCAD grads Justin Beitzel and Fernando Ramirez head up Common Object, which helps organizations take steps toward sustainability.
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.

4 parks to explore in Allegan County


Feature Story Philomena-Mantella
Feature Story A passenger boards an Allegan County Transportation bus.
Feature Story Courtesy of Tyler Herbstreith.
Feature Story Two of Ottawa County's senior environmental health specialists Rebekah Folkert and Kayla Anderson were honored for their work recently.
Feature Story Barry State Game Area's biologist Randy Hienze
Feature Story The Holland Board of Public Works' new anaerobic digester earned an ENVISION Gold rating for sustainability.

BPW awarded for sustainability


Feature Story The Harbor Humane Society has a program to help support pet owners during a crisis. (Canva)
Feature Story Allegan, Ottawa and Muskegon county leaders discuss plans for ARPA funds.
Feature Story The Bebot drone will pick up trash from Muskegon beaches as part of a project funded by a $1 million Meijer grant.

Drones set to join Lake Michigan beach cleanup crews