Winter safety meets water protection in Holland plan
The Holland area outlines winter road maintenance practices to protect water quality in the Mackatawa Watershed. Salt and sand used for ice and traction pollute water by altering ecosystems and contaminating groundwater. Cities calibrate salt trucks, target high risk spots, remove snow first, and consider alternatives to minimize runoff while keeping roads safe.
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Community Knowledge Theme in Local Sustainability Column
The MiSustainable Holland column shares community voices on sustainability efforts with a focus on the theme Community Knowledge. Tips discuss using chloride and sand for ice traction, noting sand does not melt ice. sweep up unmelted salt and sand after melt. Kelly Goward, environmental program manager at the Macatawa Area Coordinating Council, coordinates with locals to protect Lake Macatawa and surrounding areas.
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Kelly Goward
Macatawa
Skating With Santa Returns to RollXscape Holland Township
Children share the rink with Santa at RollXscape on James Street as Holland Township celebrates the rink’s reopening under new ownership. The rebuilt facility features a expanded skating floor, concession stand, kiddie rink, gear sales, and arcade. Public sessions run this week with holiday hours.
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Cody Scanlan
Holland Sentinel
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