Local cities and communities across Michigan are leading the way on bold, equitable climate action. While we need comprehensive federal and national action, local action is an important part of addressing the climate crisis.
In Michigan, at least 17 communities have already set ambitious climate policies. Read all about this in our new report and see powerful examples of bold local policies in place.
Most of the local climate policies you see in place on this list are the result of community advocates demanding action, and leadership from motivated elected officials and city staff.
Take action in your community today! Below is a list of people and groups leading the ongoing work to pass and implement ambitious climate policies around the state. Reach out about ways to get involved in your hometown, or if your group is not listed, let us know at [email protected].
No group listed for your community? Use these toolkits to start your own: Sierra Club’s Ready for 100 Activist Toolkit and The Climate Mobilization 2030 Toolkit.
Ongoing Community Climate Action
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Ann Arbor |
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Missy Stults, City Sustainability and Innovations Manager |
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Jan Culbertson, Leadership Chair |
jculbertson@2030disricts.org |
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Mike Garfield, Executive Director |
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Detroit |
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Detroit Environmental Agenda |
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Connie Lilley, Director of Sustainable Products and Initiatives |
connielilley@2030distrits.org |
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Briana DuBose, Director of Strategic Community Initiatives |
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Raquel Garcia, Executive Director |
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Grand Haven |
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Jan O’Connell, MI Beyond Coal Campaign Sarah Tresedder, Federal Climate & Energy Organizer |
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Grand Rapids |
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Janet Zahn, Co-Chair Nathan Rauh Bieri, Administrator |
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Cheri Holman, Executive Director |
grandrapids@2030districts .org |
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Jan O’Connell, MI Beyond Coal Campaign Sarah Tresedder, Federal Climate & Energy Organizer |
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Community Collaboration on Climate Change |
Sergio Cira Reyes, Director of Community Engagement |
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Annabelle Wilkinson, Environmental and Climate Justice Specialist |
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Highland Park |
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Rafael Mojica, Program Director |
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Holland |
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Peter Boogaart, Don Triezenberg, Environmental Action Council Members |
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Jan O’Connell, MI Beyond Coal Campaign Sarah Tresedder, Federal Climate & Energy Organizer |
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Kalamazoo |
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Denise Keele, Founder |
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Lansing Area – East Lansing and Clinton County |
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MidMEAC |
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Randy Dykhuis, Coordinator Terry Link, Clinton County lead |
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Leelanau |
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Joe Defors, President |
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Marquette County |
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Emily Leach, Senior Planner |
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Montague and White Hall |
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Tamara Horne |
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Muskegon |
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Jan O’Connell, MI Beyond Coal Campaign Sarah Tresedder, Federal Climate & Energy Organizer |
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Oakland County |
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Andrew Sarpolis, Executive Director |
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Traverse City |
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Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities |
Ashley Soltysiak, Program Director |
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Ann Rogers, Chair |
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State/National Coalitions and Resources for Local Action |
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Ryan “Rei” Fielder, [email protected] |
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Juan Jhong Chung, [email protected] |
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Eric Ini, [email protected] |
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Mike Berkowitz, [email protected] |
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