Protecting and maintaining Michigan’s waters
eightWest - WOODTV Friday, November 2, 2018 Michigan's beautiful lakes, rivers and streams are home to a multitude of wildlife. Trout Unlimited is a national non-profit organization with more than […]
Tag: WesternMI
Efforts to remove invasive species
Morning Mix – FOX17 Tuesday, October 16, 2018 As the weather cools down and you prepare your yard for the winter, you may discover unwanted guests, invasive plant species like […]
Exploring Michigan’s diverse wildlife and ecosystems
eightWest – WOODTV Friday, August 24, 2018 West Michigan is home to a variety of ecosystems, from wetlands to forests to the state's wonderful dune systems. And all of these […]
Grand River Conservation Efforts
Morning Mix – FOX17 Tuesday, August 14, 2018 Kayaking is an activity enjoyed by many, and one of the best ways to hit the water is by calling GR Paddling. […]
Land takes on new look and new lease on life
The Exchange – WZZM Thursday, July 26, 2018 The Land Conservancy of West Michigan is a non-profit organization that works with private landowners and governmental organizations to permanently protect and […]
Riverside Park restoring wildlife thanks to volunteers
Morning Mix – FOX17 Thursday, July 17, 2018 West Michigan is home to many great parks and green spaces - any one of them could serve as your next […]
Go camping, hit the beach, and more at Holland State Park
Morning Mix - FOX17 Tuesday, June 12, 2018 Now that summer is in full swing, consider visiting one of West Michigan's wonderful beaches - like the one at Holland […]
Take a hike and learn about local conservation efforts
eightWest - WOODTV Wednesday, May 16, 2018 Living in an urban area such as Grand Rapids, may lead you to believe that nature and efforts to conserve our natural resources […]
Michigan works to conserve and restore Lake Sturgeon population
Morning Mix – FOX17 Tuesday, May 15, 2018 Lake Sturgeon are a threatened species in Michigan. While the species itself has been around since the age of dinosaurs, their population […]
Warm weather invites visit to Hoffmaster State Park
The Exchange – WZZM Wednesday, May 9, 2018 With the warmer weather finally upon us, it's the perfect time to get outdoors! P.J. Hoffmaster State Park is a perfect place […]
Unveiling unwanted guests
The Exchange – WZZM Thursday, April 26, 2018 The West Michigan CISMA provides outreach on invasive species and their impacts while also conducting invasive species management on both public and […]
Work under way to conserve Plaster Creek
Where in the Wild – FOX17 Tuesday, April 17, 2018 Don’t underestimate the importance of creeks and tributaries to the overall health of our state's rivers and lakes. Their […]