Sustainability and Environmental Education
Climate change education the focus of upcoming lecture, summit and family fun day
The events offer several opportunities this fall for the community to engage.
Sep 25, 2023
AWRI plays key role in Muskegon Lake's ecological recovery
Muskegon Lake inched closer to its delisting as an Area of Concern by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as two more impairments have been removed from the lake.
Jul 12, 2023
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
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
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
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
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
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
GVSU-made film tells stories from Michigan about climate change and resilience
The film, "Climate Sisu" will be premiere April 6.
Mar 29, 2023
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