Sustainability and Environmental Education

Academics & Research

Inaugural Water in the West trip gives students invaluable experiences, new perspectives

The four-week trip prompted a new appreciation for water and conservation, new friendships and new career ambitions.

Jun 8, 2023

Students Carmen Schot and Joel Vogeli hike The Chains near Lake Powell on the Water in the West trip.

Geology

Intensive trip forges strong bonds for Water in the West team

Students are also quickly learning about the challenges of water supply in the western U.S.

May 26, 2023

People kayak down a river with canyon walls ahead of them.

Traverse City

Integrative Studies class studies wicked water problems during immersive week in Traverse City

Traverse City's natural resources were highlighted during a week of activities as students studied the area's water issues.

May 24, 2023

A student in sunglasses holds a crayfish while on a schooner, some species of crayfish are invasive to the waters in northern Michigan.

Geology

Water in the West program shows students how water has shaped the western U.S.

21 students are headed on a four-week trip to explore the impact of water with stops in Colorado, Utah, Arizona and New Mexico.

May 22, 2023

Four Grand Valley students admiring Zion National Park on their hike as part of the Water in the West program.

Groundswell

Students get their moment to shine at Groundswell showcase

After months of studying and collecting data, local elementary, middle and high school students can finally share their hard work on May 18 as part of the Groundswell Project Showcase at the DeVos Center on the Pew Grand Rapids Campus.

May 17, 2023

Student explains his research project to guests

Annis Water Resources Institute

AWRI helping keep Muskegon beach clean with robots

A pair of remote-controlled robots capable of skimming beaches and lakeshores for refuse will be housed at and operated by Grand Valley's Annis Water Resources Institute this summer.

May 12, 2023

Community Engagement

GVSU-made film tells stories from Michigan about climate change and resilience

The film, "Climate Sisu" will be premiere April 6.

Mar 29, 2023

Four people smile while posed in front of boards that have titles of "Upsides," "the "Science" and "Local Effects.

Office of Sustainability Practices

Office of Sustainability Practices recognizes Champion Award recipients

The 2023 Sustainability Champion Awards recognized students, faculty, staff, community members and organizations for their outstanding contributions to sustainability efforts on and around campus.

Mar 24, 2023