Sustainability

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It doesn't take long for a youngster to find the joy in growing something he or she can eat. At the Fair Food Matters Garden on Westnedge programs are tailored to teach them what they need to know.

Four Elements Energy spreads the message of renewables
Leading the charge for renewable energy

Daniel Doerhman is looking for the people who share his dream of a Michigan where 100 percent of the energy is renewable. Second Wave's Kathy Jennings talks to him about his work with Green Earth Michigan.

Spider venom the key to success for Vestaron
Solar farmer gets ready for new projects
Seeds of the future: Restoring Chipman Preserve

The Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy has 12 properties entrusted to its care. Of those, the Chipman Preserve in Comstock Township draws the most visitors and volunteers. Second Wave's Kathy Jennings reports on what makes this property a place people come back to over and over.

Land Conservancy gets funds to expand preserve near South Haven
WMU hopes to study aftermath of Kalamazoo River oil spill

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