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Chuck Leavell: Growing A Better America: Smart, Strong and Sustainable

"We're experiencing phenomenal growth in America, but as we go forward is that growth going to be rapid, rampant, and reckless or can it be smart, strong, and sustainable?"

Michigan man translates environmental research for public via YouTube

Dozens of leading scientists advise Sinclair, he says, and have began inviting him to join their international research and data-gathering explorations. "They know that they're challenged by communication," he says, "and they know that's a skillset that just a lot of them don't have."

Pure Michigan Focuses on Conservation, not Preservation

Celebrating its 75th anniversary, she says, the MUCC unites citizens to conserve, protect and enhance our natural resources through communication, education and advocacy. "We really want to protect peoples' rights to hunt and trap, we want to engage people," McDonough says, "and we want to help people foster a stewardship ethic."

WMEAC and Grand Valley to Recognize Outstanding Women Environmentalists

The West Michigan Environmental Action Council (WMEAC) and Grand Valley State University are presenting the second annual Women & Environment Symposium on Friday, Feb. 15 at the L.V. Eberhard Center in downtown Grand Rapids.

Impressive Local Conservancy Helps Ensure Chippewa River’s Future Well-Being

The CWC has developed an excellent interactive, web-based map of the Chippewa River, from Barryton to Midland. Also available in hard copy, the digital map provides, at the click of your mouse, clear and succinct information on a number of recreational venues along the river.

Events

2011 Joint Environmental Conference

Come join the east and west Michigan chapters of the Air & Waste Management Association, along with the Environmental Law Section of the ...

WMEAC Membership Annual Meeting

The 2011 West Michigan Environmental Action Council Membership Annual Meeting is Wednesday, November 2, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the WMEAC headquarters

2011-2012 Distinguished Lecture Series: Sustainability Science

World class researchers and practitioners will engage with the Michigan State University community on cutting-edge environmental topics. Pamela A. Matson is D ...

Distinguished Lecture Series: Risk Governance

World class researchers and practitioners will engage with the Michigan State University community on cutting-edge environmental topics during Michigan State University Envir ...

2011-12 Distinguished Lecture Series: Climate Change: The Role of Behavior

World class researchers and practitioners will engage with the Michigan State University community on cutting-edge environmental topics during the Michigan State University ...