Green Elk Rapids is a community based organization in Northern Michigan that aims to spread awareness of all things “green.”
When the Gaylord solar farm was first proposed, it sparked intense debate. Residents expressed concerns about its impact on soil health, hunting, viewsheds, and property values. Many worries were based on misconceptions rather than facts. One common misconception was...
This op-ed first published in Most people who live in Northern Michigan do so because of our love of place. I’m sure we all picture specific places in our minds when we hear Tim Allen’s voice as he highlights the beauty of Pure Michigan — I always think about kayaking...
This op-ed first published in Independence and freedom are bedrock principles of the United States. But for too long, we’ve relied on fossil fuels like oil, gas, and coal under the belief that they provide the independence we, as Americans, value. However, we’ve...