LGROW will be presenting on our Rainscaping Program.

20th Anniversary Celebration + Kickoff Event:

Join forces with hundreds of volunteers to clean up the Grand River. WMEAC will provide gloves, trash bags, and enthusiasm to keep our shared waters clean and enjoyable for all. This event is FREE and is open to all ages, abilities and identities. We will start at 8:30am with a light breakfast, spend a few hours cleaning up litter and regroup to celebrate with a complimentary lunch. Non-alcoholic refreshments will be available to all volunteers who participate and a variety of local brews will be available for those over the age of 21

If you can’t join us on September 9th for our Kickoff, there are still plenty of ways to stay involved with Michigan’s largest river cleanup! You can:

• Adopt one of our Cleanup Sites with a group of 5 of more volunteers.

• Stop by the WMEAC office during our campaign to receive FREE trash bags and gloves to clean up your street, sidewalk, or storm drain at home.

• Attend the Lower Grand River Organization of Watersheds’ Jamboree and sign up to receive a WMEAC rain barrel for your home.

• Sponsor our Cleanup and receive the many benefits of becoming a WMEAC Business Member.

WMEAC will provide all volunteers with all cleanup supplies.

At the Grand Rapids Grey to Green Conference, you'll have the opportunity to hear from experts in the field, learn about the latest research, and connect with others who are passionate about building a greener, healthier city. Register here.

The Grand River is the heart of our city and the intersection of its history, business, ecology and social scene.  The Grand Rapids WhiteWater 10-day Summer Science and Leadership Program takes learning outside the classroom where you will:

1. Conduct hands-on science investigations around sturgeon, aquatic species, and the federally-endangered snuffbox mussel.

2. Learn about and practice principles of Design Thinking, a process for creativity and innovation.

3. Work with scientists, business owners and civic leaders invested in our communities.

4. Present your research to community leaders working to build a sustainable future.

Students who successfully complete the program requirements of attendance, research report, team presentations, and career profile will earn a $200 educational stipend.

Michigan Water Environment Association

MWEA, established in 1925, is one of Michigan's oldest organizations. MWEA represents more than 2,000 water quality professionals statewide who are dedicated to preserving, restoring and enhancing Michigan's water resources. MWEA is a member association of the Water Environment Federation (WEF), an international organization with more than 34,000 members worldwide.  MWEA brings together a diverse group of individuals whose careers involve the water environment and who have similar objectives from a variety of backgrounds.  MWEA provides a forum for all water environment topics. Through this forum a variety of objectives, strategies, and goals have been developed that will enhance the mission of the Association, expand the services provided to members, and result in the continued growth of the Association and its members

Active Commute Week

Active Commute Week is a community-wide initiative, led by West Michigan Rideshare, to encourage the widespread use of alternative modes of transportation. Whether you’re biking to work, riding the bus to the grocery store, or carpooling to lunch—you can log your “green trips” and see how much you’re reducing your carbon footprint in Grand Rapids! Go head-to-head with your friends, family, and coworkers in a friendly competition where everyone wins.