Community Partners

Lower Grand River Organization of Watersheds (LGROW) – Walker is an active member of LGROW. The organization’s mission and vision is to understand, protect and improve the natural resources of the Lower Grand River Watershed for all to enjoy. LGROW’s vision is to connect water with life.

Kent County Drain Commission - The mission of the Kent County Drain Commission is to establish, improve and maintain stormwater drainage for the public safety, health, convenience, and welfare of the citizens of Kent County, as well as being an effective and efficient steward of our County’s natural and fiscal resources.

Kent County Road Commission - The Kent County Road Commission website provides information about the road system in Kent County. Also included are links to local townships and city web pages.

Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy - The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE, formerly MDEQ) website is your link to information regarding the environment of Michigan. Information is available about wetlands, surface waters, environmental assistance programs, and much more. You can also find phone numbers, addresses, and web links to the different divisions of EGLE.

Robert B. Annis Water Resources Institute - The Robert B. Annis Water Resources Institute (WRI) is based at Grand Valley University and its mission is to preserve, protect, and improve our natural resources through research and public education. WRI also partners with schools and community groups to provide education and technical resources.

Grand Valley Metropolitan Council (GMVC) - An alliance of governmental units in the Grand Rapids metropolitan area that are appointed to plan for growth and development, improve the quality of the community's life, and coordinate governmental services.

REGIS - REGIS is a multi-participant Geographic Information System providing information in a graphical format for the use by local and county government agencies and their constituents. An example of the information available would be the location maps for the established county drains in Kent County.

West Michigan Environmental Action Council (WMEAC) – Offers opportunities for citizens in West Michigan to be involved with environmental protection efforts. The organization prioritizes environmental education, water quality, environmental justice, and climate change action.