The following content is an excerpt from the GaylorHearldTimes.Com posted on 3/18/2011: OTSEGO COUNTY — Grants from the Otsego Wildlife Legacy Society (OWLS) an...
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On September 22, a group of students from Alcona Community Middle and High School's environmental science class installed five interpretive signs at Negwegon St...
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The Great Lakes Stewardship Initiative (GLSI) is proud to announce that Energy Works Michigan recently awarded three Lake Superior Stewardship Initiative school...
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While other students are enjoying their summer freedom from school, three Alcona High School students and a recent graduate decided to participate in a voluntar...
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WEST MICHIGAN —Jordan Dirette, a Newaygo Middle School seventh-grader, is a guardian of her mother. Mother Earth that is. Dirette has worked with other student...
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GRAND RAPIDS — Local middle and high school students will be learning about keeping the Great Lakes safe and clean as part of a new effort that kicks off Wednes...
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Grand Valley State University

The Kent County Environmental Stewardship Network

Grant Type: 2009 Planning Grant
Project Duration: 3/24/09–7/7/09
Grant Amount: $11,298.74

Project Description

This proposal seeks to increase environmental stewardship of the Grand River Watershed in Kent County through education within school settings and community-school partnerships. It utilizes place-based education, academic service learning, and the strengths of Kent County's community organizations in creating a systemic, comprehensive and transparent Hub aimed at promoting and addressing community engagement in the Grand River Watershed and developing environmental stewardship in Kent County.