Environmental Services
Grand Rapids Environmental Services workers rescue kitten from sewer
by (EnvironmentalSe...)
Submitted 08-26-2016 under NONPROFITS
The rescue began when 3-1-1 received a call on the afternoon of August 4 with a report of faint “meows” coming from a storm drain. The Grand Rapids Environmental Services Department (ESD) team responded to rescue the scared kitten....
Grand Rapids rolls out environmental success stories road show
by (EnvironmentalSe...)
Submitted 07-26-2016 under NONPROFITS
The City of Grand Rapids Environmental Services Department (ESD) is embracing innovative grassroots marketing tactics and rolling out an educational road show this summer to inform constituents about some of the city’s most recent achievements...
GR Public Museum School wins City Environmental Services Department's 'Be a Basin Buddy' Student Video Contest
by (EnvironmentalSe...)
Submitted 05-20-2016 under NONPROFITS
Three Grand Rapids-area schools were recognized Wednesday night (May 18) as winners of the 2016 “Be a Basin Buddy” Student Video Contest at the seventh annual Groundswell Student Showcase sponsored by the City of Grand Rapids...
Grand Rapids student stars in new PSA with Stormwater Project Engineer
by (EnvironmentalSe...)
Submitted 04-26-2016 under NONPROFITS
The Grand Rapids Environmental Services Department (ESD) is partnering with Grand Rapids Public Schools, the Groundswell environmental education network and other local organizations to promote the 7th annual Groundswell Student Showcase from 6-8 p....
City of Grand Rapids takes 2nd Place in Michigan’s “Battle of the Buildings Biggest Loser” competition
by (EnvironmentalSe...)
Submitted 04-26-2016 under NONPROFITS
The Grand Rapids Environmental Services Department (ESD) is a runner-up in Michigan’s “Battle of the Buildings Biggest Loser” contest. The awards recognize honorees for energy savings that reduce one's carbon footprint. The ESD...
The City of Grand Rapids Environmental Services Department continues to set pace
by (EnvironmentalSe...)
Submitted 04-25-2016 under NONPROFITS
On April 14, the department earned a prestigious PACE Award from the Central Michigan Public Relations Society of America (CMPRSA) chapter. Environmental Services captured the Award of Excellence for its Stormwater Management and Awareness...