West Michigan Shoreline Regional Development Commission (WMSRDC)

06/06/2026

Happy National Trails Day! 🌲🚶‍♀️🚴

Trails are a great way to get outside, stay active, and explore our communities. Whether you're taking a walk, going for a bike ride, or trying out a new trail, today is a great day to get outdoors and enjoy it.

06/04/2026

to last summer when WMSRDC Executive Director Erin Kuhn was featured in a University of Michigan video highlighting the restoration and revitalization efforts taking place along Muskegon Lake.

The video showcases how environmental restoration can support both healthy ecosystems and strong local communities. Check it out below! 🎥🌊

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ETbNux9CJsU

Article: https://news.umich.edu/helping-communities-breathe-life-back-into-great-lakes-ecosystems-economies/

A Coalition of Great Lakes nonprofits, directed by U-M alumna Laura Rubin, helps empower communities to preserve and restore nature, nurture new generation o...

06/02/2026

🌻 Check out the Clean Air Action display at Fruitland Township Hall and consider donating nonperishable items while you’re there!

06/02/2026

Last Friday, students from Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change participated in the Grand Trunk Annual Cleanup alongside the Muskegon Conservation District, Watch Us Go Boating, the City of Muskegon, and Muskegon Lake Watershed Partnership

The site has been restored over time, and with less garbage being found, students are now able to take part in additional environmental learning opportunities during the cleanup.

06/01/2026

Last week, students from Central Elementary and Reeths-Puffer Intermediate schools helped plant over 200 plants at the Muskegon Lake Nature Preserve micro forest.

Students planted ground cover species to help establish a dense, biodiverse mini forest that will benefit the community for years to come.

This project was funded through a grant from the Community Foundation for Muskegon County, along with support from many local partners working to enhance green infrastructure and improve quality of life in our community!

05/29/2026

Please note that the MPO Technical Committee meeting scheduled for June 4th has been cancelled.

For any questions, please email [email protected]

05/27/2026

Check out these photos some of our WMSRDC transportation staff took during a tour of the waterfront revitalization projects in Grand Rapids. It was a great chance to see ongoing progress and get a closer look at how these improvements are shaping the riverfront and surrounding community spaces.

05/26/2026

Last week students from Twin Lake Elementary and Pennsylvania Elementary helped plant over 200 plants at the Muskegon Lake Nature Preserve micro forest.
Students planted ground cover species to help establish a dense, biodiverse mini forest that will benefit the community for years to come.
This project was funded through a grant from the Community Foundation for Muskegon County, along with support from many local partners working to enhance green infrastructure and improve quality of life in our community!

05/21/2026

🌿 Take Clean Air Actions 🌿
Small actions can make a big impact on the air we breathe!

Learn more with the West Michigan Clean Air Coalition 👉 https://www.wmcac.org/
West Michigan Clean Air Coalition

05/20/2026

Staff at WMSRDC recently visited the White Lake Community Library to install 4 non-motorized counters along the White Lake Pathway. These counters will help gauge pedestrian traffic in different areas of the pathway and provide valuable data for future planning efforts.

The counters do not take pictures or record personal information — they simply track movement by motion. Staff regularly monitor the counters to ensure they are working properly and collecting accurate data.