RIVER FOR ALL

Micro-local business program improves equity in river restoration

CREATING A MORE EQUITABLE RIVER RESTORATION Nine months into its first year, the City of Grand Rapids’ Micro-Local Business Enterprise (MLBE) program has helped small, minority- and woman-owned businesses access bidding opportunities for river restoration contracts Originally published April 20, 2021 by The City of Grand Rapids The City of Grand Rapids launched its River […]

Local partners work to restore the Grand River by reducing park runoff

Local partners work to restore the Grand River by reducing park runoff Grand Rapids residents can enjoy a safer and cleaner Grand River this year thanks to efforts by the City, Sierra Club Grand Rapids and other local organizations to curb nearby pollution. Originally published April 19, 2021 by The City of Grand Rapids Grand […]