Michigan Environmental Council

Michigan's building codes are from 2015. They're supposed to be updated every three years. This week, our state finally upgraded, bringing with them major energy efficiency boosts. More: environmentalcouncil.org/discover-post/…

It’s Earth Day — and here in Michigan, there’s so much worth protecting. The places we hike, swim, fish, breathe and build our lives around are all connected. And we know protecting Michigan’s environment takes all of us speaking up, showing up and chipping in when we can.

Join TRU and @NRDC, @MichEnvCouncil, @Ecology_Center, @michigansierra for a transit on tap night to celebrate Earth Day, and transits role in a healthy climate future! We'll be at the Grand Trunk Pub downtown. See you Tuesday! Info and calendar at DetroitTransit.org/Events

Did you know that returning your bottles for the 10¢ deposit is actually better than recycling them? This week on MichMash, we sit down with Conan Smith of @MichEnvCouncil to learn how we can best despose of our bottles this Earth Day ♻️ wdet.org/2025/04/18/mic…

Federal chaos. State impact. Michigan voices. Join us this Thursday for Flood Proof: a new webinar series unpacking how federal rollbacks are hitting Michigan’s environment and what we can do about it. w/ @SierraClubMI + @MichiganLCV us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Need help sorting through all of the anti-environment policies coming out of the White House? We can help. Join us, @MichiganLCV and @MichEnvCouncil on 4/17 for a new webinar series where we break down everything happening in D.C.: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

This #WorldWaterDay, we’re reminded that clean water isn’t guaranteed—even in the Great Lakes State. Ongoing threats demand action. Thanks to leaders like Tim Eder of the Great Lakes Protection Fund for helping protect Michigan’s waters.

Michigan students researching PFAS: The AJ Birkbeck Scholarship Fund is open! Two students will receive $3K+ to complete & share PFAS research. 🎓 1 award: Grad student in env. science, engineering, or policy 🎓 1 award: MS Public Health student Apply now! environmentalcouncil.org/our-experts/ho…

Did you know that the Rouge is a federally designated Area of Concern (AOC)? Help steer meaningful community engagement around future projects to delist the Rouge River Watershed as an AOC by clicking the link! Survey open until 3/25th: surveymonkey.com/r/3R7N3H3 @MichEnvCouncil

We're hiring! The Michigan Environmental Council Action Fund is looking for a Bottle Bill Campaign Manager to lead our statewide campaign to modernize Michigan’s Bottle Bill. Job details, pay and benefits can be found here:  environmentalcouncil.org/our-organizati…

This week, we gathered with 100+ allies from transit providers, riders, and labor to ask state leaders to support local transit investment. It was a great day of education, inspiration, and advocacy. #fundtransit #MiLeg #mobility #economy

Greetings from Transit Day at the Capitol! 100+ voices calling on legislators to fund public transit! x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

Looking to make that jump into advocacy? Here's your chance! Five minutes, big impact. Public transit is used by folks in every county. Let's make it better.

Tomorrow is the Transit Day at the Capitol! Even if you are unable to attend in person, you can still make your voice heard! Check out DetroitTransit.org/lobbyday for more resources.

From dunes to pollinators to clean water—our ecosystems are all connected. 🌿💧 🐝 The Environmental Council's Emily Smith breaks down Michigan’s most urgent environmental issues on the latest Common Groundwater episode. Now streaming wherever you get your podcasts! 🎧

Thank you, @michigansierra,@MiC4CA, @VeridianLiving, and the dozens of other groups and businesses for making this possible, too!

Wow! Over 300 OF YOU told their lawmakers to make all new buildings and homes #energyefficient. It worked. Greener codes for businesses are now in place and better home codes are well on their way. Thank you! 🎙️Carlee has more on our #podcast: environmentalcouncil.org/discover-post/…

EES Coke Battery—one of Michigan’s worst polluters—wants to expand, even as Detroiters breathe unsafe air. Residents spoke up last week. State regulators must deny this permit. Missed the hearing? Drop a comment and we'll pass it along ⬇️

Our vision for American society is one of true, full participation & prosperity. We believe in one American community, where neighbor supports neighbor & where our collective efforts, not our selfish obsessions, make our nation & world strong & safe. environmentalcouncil.org/discover-post/…

"Road funding is among very few areas where bipartisan compromise might be possible. Yet the debate thus far has ignored a critical component.Yes, we would all like smoother roads. But what about the rest of the damn transportation system?" freep.com/story/opinion/…