Irreversible Damage: The Environmental Cost of Selling BLM Lands to Industry
The decision to sell Bureau of Land Management (BLM) lands to industry poses a grave threat to our environment. If we do not act now, we risk causing irreversible damage to ecosystems, endangering wildlife, and losing the natural beauty of…
National Parks Under Threat: Doug Burgum’s Dumb DOGE Decision Sparks Outrage
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum has recently made a highly controversial decision that could have far-reaching negative impacts on America’s national parks. By signing a secretarial order, Burgum has handed over significant control of the Interior Department to DOGE, a cryptocurrency-themed…
Ottawa County Parks Department: Preserving Nature One Grass at a Time
The Ottawa County Parks Department recently organized a Park Stewards workday, where staff and volunteers came together to help preserve the local beaches. This effort involved moving marram grass from stable dunes to areas affected by erosion, a critical task…
Rethinking Lawns: Ottawa County’s Dire Struggle with Water Waste and Urgent Conservation
The American lawn, a symbol of suburban pride and aesthetic uniformity, has come under scrutiny for its significant environmental impact, particularly its water usage. In Ottawa County, Michigan, the issue is starkly evident, with approximately 3 billion gallons of water…
Planet-Saving Triumph: Styrofoam Bans Transforming Our World
Move over, plastic straws, there’s a new eco-warrior in town: the Styrofoam ban! From California to Dubai, countries and states are cracking down on this pesky pollutant, and the planet is breathing a sigh of relief. But what exactly is…
The Great Republican Hypocrisy: State Power vs. Environmental Exploitation
In recent years, the debate over state versus federal power has taken center stage in American politics. Many Americans, regardless of political affiliation, believe in the importance of local control and state rights. This principle, often championed by the Republican…
Trump’s Executive Orders vs. Biden’s Policies: The Fate of J.H. Campbell Coal Plant
President Trump’s recent executive orders aim to keep coal plants open by countering Biden’s environmental regulations, claiming these policies are forcing coal plants to shut down. However, the J.H. Campbell Coal Plant in Michigan is set to close in June…
Epic Comeback: Eastern Monarch Butterflies Double Their Numbers in 2025
The eastern monarch butterfly population wintering in central Mexico’s forests occupied 4.42 acres, up from 2.22 acres during the previous winter.” – World Wildlife Fund Hold onto your hats, folks, because the eastern monarch butterfly is back and better than ever!…
180 Days to Elimination
On March 13, 2017, number 45 issued a “Comprehensive Plan for Reorganizing the Executive Branch”.
Congressional Disapproval of Wildlife Protection in Alaska
Update: This has passed the senate on 3.21.2017. The republicans have made it legal to kill bear cubs, coyote and wolf pups inside Alaskan refuges.