Living the Mission: Watershed Based Experiences and Stewardship

Grant: # 2104

Grant Amount: $49,933.34

Board Decision Year: 2025

Grand Valley Metro Council - Lower Grand Organization of Watersheds (LGROW) (Grand Rapids)

Lower Grand Organization of Watersheds (LGROW)

Bain, Matt ([email protected]) 616-776-7606

2025 Great Lakes Stewardship - Great Lakes Stewardship

Project Summary

Students in disadvantaged communities across the Lower Grand River Watershed will explore their local waterways to understand human impacts to our shared water resources. Through classic PBSE methods,

students will survey, research, and analyze at least two waterways, after which they will ideate with mentors on how their local waterway can best be protected and improved. Finally, students will present their work to policymakers and be encouraged to take part in ongoing stewardship projects.