MI Green Communities

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The MGC Challenge is now live! Cities, counties, townships & villages can all participate in the Challenge. Take these first steps towards completing the annual Challenge today!

The CLC includes a Fellowship program designed to help communities reach their climate and energy goals. #sustainability #mgcchallenge #migreencommunities

The MGC Challenge launches in 3 weeks! Silver, gold & platinum certified communities can participate in the the Catalyst Leadership Circle (CLC), a cohort working to develop and accelerate sustainable best practices for MI communities. graham.umich.edu/projects?progr…

The annual MGC Challenge reporting period opens in 1 month. Gain recognition for your local government's sustainability work & get access to networking & assistance opportunities. Get ready by creating an account or checking your login credentials today migreencommunities.com/register

Application Period is OPEN! NextCycle Michigan Seed Awards are providing $8k-$10k to early-stage projects that keep valuable materials out of Michigan's landfills. 📅DEADLINE: July 31, 2025 💡Learn more today: nextcyclemichigan.com/seed-awards

This event will cover best practices during org. transitions (Moves, Adds, Changes). If you're managing an office redesign, closing out leased space, or navigating a workplace shift, this is a chance to connect w/ peers & discover sustainable ways to manage surplus furniture

@RheaplyInc, NextCycle Michigan, and @MichiganEGLE invite users interested in furniture reuse to join them for a special Michigan Materials Marketplace roundtable at 11:00 am EST on Wednesday, May 28! rheaply.com/event/roundtab…

📅 Today is the day! Join a robust peer network, gain recognition for your local government's work and access to free technical assistance by completing the MGC Challenge by today, May 15! Getting started is as easy as clicking a button. migreencommunities.com/register

Need another minute to complete the MGC Challenge? You’re in luck! The deadline for the MGC Challenge has been extended to May 15! Log in or create your account today at migreencommunities.com

Updated resources to help your community adapt to higher rainfalls and more heavy rain events michigan.gov/egle/newsroom/…

Why take the MGC Challenge? 📚Achieve at least Bronze & gain access to FREE technical assistance ✅Access an easy check list to guide your sustainability initiatives 🍃Get free registration for @MichiganEGLE MI Sustainability Conference migreencommunities.com/register

The Michigan Green Communities Challenge honors sustainability efforts and helps local governments advance their initiatives. Learn more about the new level of recognition: tinyurl.com/4r8ac4jb Apply by May 1 for resources, assistance, and recognition. #MiEnvironment

Last year, 64 communities, representing 4.7 million Michiganders made a commitment to embed sustainability into their policies & programs. Join them by taking the Michigan Green Communities Challenge today! migreencommunities.com/challenge/ #sustainability #mgcchallenge #migreencommunities

Curious about what types of sustainability technical assistance your community could participate in? Past topics have included green infrastructure, materials management planning, energy efficiency, and sustainable purchasing. #sustainability #mgcchallenge #migreencommunities

MGC’s Accelerator Cohort is a technical assistance program open to Silver and Bronze certified communities. Complete the MGC Challenge today to gain access to this free TA opportunity! migreencommunities.com/join

Join the @MiInfraOffice Technical Assistance Center & Lawyers for Good Government for Direct Pay Office Hours on January 14 @ 12pm. Office hours are a great opportunity to get your direct pay questions answered by experts! Register here.⚡@d5fb7087-3777-42ad-966a-892ef47225d1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/bbedfa5b…

ICYMI: the MGC Challenge launched last week. We added a Platinum certification to the Challenge last year – will your community be the first to achieve it? Visit our website to create an account and complete the Challenge today! migreencommunities.com

The effects of climate change in Michigan communities are widespread. For Marquette County a late winter storm in 2023 was pivotal to the creation of their Climate Adaptation Plan. Read more in our most recent Community Sustainability Profile. migreencommunities.com/2024/12/10/mar…