Water is the lifeblood for West Michigan communities. In this special report, MiBiz examines how the local economy is shaped by its access to water and wilderness, both of which are becoming increasingly important for the region’s quality of life — and talent attraction.
Muskegon Lake’s rebirth opens city to new water-focused uses
Grand River Greenway adds to quality of life for Ottawa County
HighPoint Flats, other projects helping lead the market-rate surge in downtown Muskegon
Construction could start on Grand River restoration next year
Partners back effort to reintroduce long-extinct arctic grayling to Michigan rivers
Tragic tale: Why Michigan’s grayling went the way of the dodo
Project Clarity leverages public, private support to improve Lake Macatawa watershed
Amid transition to clean energy, utilities tackle water conservation