Sustainability

Feature Story Allegan County Transportation recently purchased its first fleet of seven propane-powered buses. Transportation

Allegan County hosts transportation open house

Shandra MartinezTuesday, May 7, 2024
Feature Story Herrick District Library will host a free plant and seed swap 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 20. Kids and Education

Seed and plant swap Saturday at HDL North

The Lakeshore StaffTuesday, April 16, 2024
Feature Story smaller-farmers Economic Development

How 2 farms preserved agricultural legacy amidst push for development

Shandra MartinezSunday, March 24, 2024
Feature Story gayle-small Sustainability

KCAD’s Gayle DeBruyn on the intersection of design and sustainability

Shandra MartinezWednesday, January 31, 2024
Feature Story energy-plan-small Community Development

Local governments seek Grand Haven-area residents’ viewpoints on community energy planning

Shandra MartinezTuesday, December 12, 2023
Feature Story SWMLC Armintrout-Milbocker Preserve Sustainability

Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy unveils new Armintrout-Milbocker Nature Preserve in Allegan

Rosemary ParkerMonday, November 7, 2022
Feature Story Hone Energy 101 offers residents a one-time session with a trained, non-profit energy adviser.  Sustainability

Energy 101: How a new program can help residents reduce their energy bills

Shandra MartinezTuesday, October 25, 2022
Feature Story A cyclist rides over some tough terrain. Mosquito Creek trails offers a wide range of different riding experiences for all levels of riders. Diversity

Muskegon’s Mosquito Creek Trails becomes mountain biker destination

Pat ApPaulSunday, July 31, 2022
Feature Story Residents can purchase composting bags for $5 for one bag or $12 for three bags. Sustainability

Ottawa County launches food composting program

Shandra MartinezFriday, May 13, 2022
Longform Armintrout-Milbocker Nature Preserve Sustainability

Next summer public will be able to visit Armintrout-Milbocker preserve, home to 560 plant species

Rosemary ParkerWednesday, December 8, 2021
Feature Story A Grand Rapids employee at work in the control room of the city's water department. Sustainability

Project aims to build pipeline to careers in the water industry

Shandra MartinezMonday, November 1, 2021
Feature Story Zeeland BPW is replacing electric meter replacements with new digital advanced meters. Technology and Innovation

Zeeland BPW’s customer portal helps consumers monitor utility use

Shandra MartinezWednesday, October 13, 2021
Feature Story Alita Kelly gardening Economic Development

MLK Freedom School – Empowerment through urban agriculture and food justice

Shanika P. CarterTuesday, June 29, 2021
Feature Story Dr. Nathan Arnold, inventor of the Nessie deposit return system. Economic Development

Seinfeld fan creates ‘anti-Newman’ technology for home bottle returns in Michigan

By Luke FerrisMonday, June 21, 2021
Feature Story Goats have returned to Ottawa County Parks this spring, taking on the “job” of chowing down on invasive species. Sustainability

Baby goats are baaaaack at Ottawa County parks

Shandra MartinezMonday, April 26, 2021
Feature Story The Ottawa County Commission recently adopted the Focus on Agriculture plan. Economic Development

Ottawa County endorses plan to address challenges faced by farmers

Shandra MartinezSunday, March 28, 2021
Feature Story The Holland Energy Park opened in 2017. Sustainability

Investment in Holland Energy Park paying off for city, residents

Shandra MartinezSunday, March 21, 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
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