Kent County Environmental Action Team

05/23/2026

Lowell has fallen before the giant.

A controversial vote on the massive Microsoft data center in Lowell Township has opponents threatening to recall most of the township board

05/21/2026

June 12
MSU campus
Climate Summit 2026
https://www.miclimateaction.org/events/2026-michigan-climate-summit/

05/20/2026

Flow and Sierra Club file joint amici brief in Enbridge v. Whitmer Line 5 case

Traverse City, Mich. — On May 11th, 2026, Flow Water Advocates (“Flow”) and Sierra Club filed an amici curiae, or friend of the court, brief in support of the State of Michigan’s appeal of a federal court’s failure to recognize and uphold an essential attribute of state sovereignty — the...

05/19/2026

Monday, June 1
Pyramid Scheme
Candidates will be in attendance.
So should we!

Are your bills just too damn high? Everything is getting so expensive and more and more Grand Rapids families are unable to afford basic necessities like food, electricity, health care and more. What can be done about it? Local leaders will be joining us to discuss what we can do moving forward.

05/18/2026

Tour of a Net Zero House
When: May 21, 6:30pm
(Receive location and details upon registration.)

Dale Hulst, founder of MI Net Zero, has completed work on Kent County’s first ever Phius Zero certified home! Dale will give an in-person tour of the house, and you can also check out a Virtual Tour!

Dale is very knowledgeable about passive house construction and gives a fascinating presentation.

NOTE: This tour has a max of 20 people, so reserve your spot!

Sign up for the Net Zero House Tour!
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05/14/2026

Yesterday in Lansing, Michigan Rep Donavan McKinney introduced what will be the most comprehensive bill for community solar in our nation. It will lay the groundwork that will provide energy that is both affordable and reliable ... for everyone ... everyone ... in Michigan!

https://www.facebook.com/RepMcKinney

05/14/2026

EAT showed up for the Sierra Club 2026 Lobby Day advocating for advancing community solar and a moratorium on data centers.

Here is Bill Knapp, County Commissioner Nancy Morales, Janet-Sue Strait with Citizens' Climate Lobby, Jan O'Connell with Sierra Club Michigan Chapter, and John Considine with Citizens' Climate Lobby meeting with Senator Winnie Brinks' staff. True champions for our state and advocates for our environment.

05/13/2026

Commercial Solar Tour and Information Session at GVSU's Solar Gardens.

Join us for a unique opportunity to learn from the operators of the Allendale Solar Gardens on Tuesday June 16, 2026 at 3pm. Additional education will be provided as part of EAT's Solar 101 series.

Due to limited parking, we ask that multiple people meet ahead at 10259 48th Avenue to walk or car pool together. We highly recommend closed toe shoes and pants and use caution if allergic to bees.

This is a great opportunity that's been in the planning for months so please comment here if you plan to attend!

05/11/2026

Saturday 5/16 at 11 AM

Come hang out with the EAT team and horticulturist Blake McWatters as he walks us around gorgeous Seidman Park and shares his knowledge of tree identification and local ecosystems.

This walk will include tips on the identification of Michigan trees, habitat, and our wonderful Michigan ecosystems.

Blake is a professional horticulturist and holds a BS in conservation ecology from The University of Michigan. Here, he will give you a great overview on what to look for when learning to identify trees, from habitat to bud shape to branching pattern.

Please meet at the Conservation entrance. Prepare for the weather and conditions, this event will occur rain or shine unless severe weather is forecasted. A notebook, water, and bug spray are recommended.

📸 Isaac Robinson