Michigan Environmental Council

Looking to upgrade your yard and help the local environment at the same time? 🌧️🌱

Check out this quick video on how and why to plant a rain garden! Rain gardens are a beautiful, low-maintenance way to capture runoff, filter out pollutants and create a haven for local pollinators.

A huge shoutout to our friends at Friends of the Rouge for sharing their incredible expertise and helping us keep our local waterways clean and vibrant.

Ready to get your hands dirty? Watch the video to get inspired, and let us know if you're planning a garden of your own this season! 👇

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0yj5Q0iZ26I

I Planted a Rain Garden in Detroit—Here’s Why You Should Too How to build a DIY rain garden to stop stormwater runoff, prevent b...

“No family should have to choose between a prescription medication and keeping their lights on in their home."

Our public & environmental health policy manager Samantha Pickering recently joined Moms Clean Air Force, Michigan Climate Action Network, and Rep. Hillary Scholten to to stand up for Michigan families.

Speaking at a local press conference, Pickering and a powerful coalition of parents and health advocates teamed up to champion the Energy Bills Relief Act—a game-changing piece of legislation that ties our clean energy goals directly to healthier communities and a more reliable power grid.

Read more here:

Energy Bills Relief Act to aid skyrocketing energy costs The bill was introduced in March. It is currently held up in committees and has not yet been scheduled for a House floor vote.

Can we truly protect our environment if the law actually allows it to be polluted?

Join us for a riveting roundtable discussion with our members Michigan Green Amendments For The Generations as they dive deep into the movement to enshrine the right to clean air, pure water and a healthy environment in the Michigan State Constitution.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNyAHsJhMuU&feature=youtu.be

Could a healthy environment become a constitutional right? Can we truly protect our environment if the law actually allows it to be polluted? Join us for an inspiring Earth Day roundtable discussion featuring Maya Va...