AWRI In the News

Rick Rediske wrote a comment letter on behalf of the Wolverine Community Advisory Group. that the letter raised concerns about the proposed remediation plan for the Rockford Tannery. Representative Debbie Dingell was copied on the letter and she has voiced support for their concerns. She also recognized the role of the citizen’s group Rick was part of in an article in the Detroit News.
https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2023/02/13/dingell-michigan-egle-wolverine-world-wide-pfas-cleanup-plan/69900334007/

“Grand Valley team chronicles microbial migration related to Earth’s oxygenation.”
GVnext, February 2, 2023
Bopi Biddanda’s research with microbial mats in Lake Huron was highlighted.
Grand Valley team chronicles microbial migration related to Earth's oxygenation - GVNext (gvsu.edu)

“Mona Lake restoration efforts focus on former celery fields, topic of public meeting”
Mlive, February 6, 2023
AWRI is mentioned as a partner in this proposed restoration project.
Mona Lake restoration efforts focus on former celery fields topic of public meeting - mlive.com

“Dingel urges rejection of Wolverine Worldwide tannery PFAS cleanup plan”
MLive, February 17, 2023
Dingell urges rejection of Wolverine Worldwide tannery PFAS cleanup plan - mlive.com

AWRI is mentioned as a partner with WMSRDC in their 2022 annual report.

LMC Events

Feb. 02 – WMEAC Recycling Meeting (1:00 - 4:00 pm)

Feb. 09 - GVSU Citizen Social Science Training (5:30-7:30 pm)

Feb. 14 - Mona Lake Celery Flats Restoration Tech. Committee Mtg. (2:00 - 4:00 pm)

Feb. 16 – GVSU Citizen Social Science Training (5:30 - 7:30 pm)

Feb. 17 – MSU Extension Office, ServSafe Managers Training (8:00 am – 5:00 pm)

Feb. 23 – GVSU Citizen Social Science Training (5:30-7:30 pm)