Michigan Environmental Report
News from Michigan Environmental Council on public policies affecting the health of Michigan's people and environment
Experienced fundraiser Joe Bower joins MEC as Director of Development
We are happy to announce that MEC has hired Joe Bower to expand our fundraising efforts as our new Director of Development. Joe's efforts will be focused on expanding MEC revenues by strengthening our relations with individual and corporate donors.
Experienced fundraiser Joe Bower joins MEC as Director of Development
We are happy to announce that MEC has hired Joe Bower to expand our fundraising efforts as our new Director of Development. Joe's efforts will be focused on expanding MEC revenues by strengthening our relations with individual and corporate donors.
Denby High project hits milestone as Skinner Park takes shape in Detroit
What began three years ago in the classrooms of Detroit's Denby High School-and the imaginations of its students-took a major step toward becoming reality this week.
Budget plan a missed opportunity to protect Michigan kids from lead poisoning
MEC and MIALSH partners call for bold action to eliminate lead hazards
Funding for statewide lead poisoning prevention programs proposed Tuesday by a state budget panel falls far short of what's needed to protect Michigan children from the preventable but irreversible brain damage caused by the toxic metal, say MEC and partners in the Michigan Alliance for Lead Safe Homes.
Senate energy plan: Summer school needed to fix failing grades
The Michigan Senate is likely to vote this week on a pair of bills to reform our state's energy policy. Throughout the debates leading up to this point, MEC has maintained that any credible strategy for Michigan's energy future must accomplish five goals: control costs for utility customers; minimize the risks of future price spikes; protect natural resources and public health; promote economic development; and improve reliability.
MEC: Regional transit plan packed with potential for vibrant, sustainable southeast Michigan
A new master plan for regional transit has the right elements to fundamentally transform southeast Michigan's transportation system, connect residents with jobs and opportunities, drive economic development and make Metro Detroit a magnet for innovative businesses and talented workers, the Michigan Environmental Council said Tuesday.
'No stricter than federal' bill aims to make Michigan mediocre again
Our state has invested more than $260 million over the past decade in promoting tourism under the banner of "Pure Michigan." A bill moving through the state House of Representatives would undermine that campaign by broadcasting the message that Michigan plans to do nothing more than the bare minimum when it comes to protecting the Great Lakes, our natural resources and the health of our residents.
Three key questions in Michigan's energy debate
The Senate Energy and Technology Committee continues to deliberate on a package of bills that lay out a misguided approach to Michigan's energy future-one that would suspend Michigan's transition to cleaner energy sources, lead to major rate increases for Michigan families and throw a wrench in economic development in our state.