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Programs

• Protecting Water | FAQ
  • Teach for the Watershed
  • Raingardens of West Michigan, Low Impact Development & Stormwater
  • West Michigan Stream Projects
  • Michigan Groundwater Stewardship Program
• Restorative Institutions | FAQ
  • West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum
  • Greater Grand Rapids Food Systems Council
  • Greater Grand Rapids Children’s Environmental Health Initiative
  • Religion, Ecology & Spirituality
  • Michigan Interfaith Power & Light
• Sustainable Communities | FAQ
  • Energy Conservation
  • Urban Forests
  • Land Use Advocacy

Restorative Institutions

WMEAC works with diverse segments of the community to support efforts that improve our community’s triple top line, balancing traditional economic goals with social and environmental concerns.

West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum Works with businesses to encourage the adoption of sustainable business practices.

Greater Grand Rapids Food Systems Council Helps food entrepreneurs and consumers connect to each other in order to strengthen our local food system, enhance nutrition and preserve farms in West Michigan.

Greater Grand Rapids Children?s Environmental Health Initiative A coalition of stakeholders working to reduce toxic exposures that impact children?s physical and developmental health.

Michigan Inter-Faith Power & Light A local chapter of the state organization, this program helps faith groups to reduce their energy consumption and build environmental stewardship teams within their congregations.

Religion, Ecology & Spirituality A group of spiritually-minded environmentalists who serve as advocates to promote the connections between ecology, religion and spirituality.

• West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum
• Greater Grand Rapids Food Systems Council
• Greater Grand Rapids Children’s Environmental Health Initiative
• Religion, Ecology & Spirituality
• Michigan Interfaith Power & Light

Action Items

Fight for Michigan’s bright and balanced energy future! Our state’s Senators decided to pass a weak Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard (RPS) last month. Their policy only demands that 7% of the state’s energy will come from renewable resources by 2015. That 7% includes coal and energy efficiency. Help us call for 10% RPS standard by 2015 with additional energy efficiency standards and NO NEW COAL! Go to www.smokestackpatty.com to hold your State Senators accountable and fight for a better RPS package. Take action now and ensure environmental protection and economic opportunity for Michigan’s future!

Clean Kent County - Every day an estimated 1 million gallons of untreated waste from toilets and household drains is discharged from Kent County’s failing septic systems. Clean Kent County is a campaign to improve Kent County’s efforts to address this growing issue. To learn more or get involved contact us at info@wmeac.org.