West Michigan members

West Michigan is home to some the oldest and newest environmental organizations in our state. All are working diligently to protect it.

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Dwight Lydell Chapter of the Izaak Walton League of America

The Dwight Lydell Chapter of the Izaak Walton League of America seeks to conserve, maintain, protect and restore the natural resources of the Michigan. It does so through educational and recreational opportunities in and around its Belmont location. 


Kalamazoo Climate Crisis Coalition

This group of people and groups mobilizes collective action to achieve immediate and drastic reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and adoption of renewable energy. It does so by grounding itself in social, racial, economic, and environmental justice.


Kalamazoo Environmental Council

This coalition of southwest Michigan groups promotes an environment beneficial to life through protection and wise management of natural resources in the public interest, recognizing the interrelationships of air quality, energy, land use, waste management and water resources.


Kalamazoo River Watershed Council

The Kalamazoo River Watershed Council works collaboratively with its neighbors, government agencies, local officials and businesses to improve and protect the health of the Kalamazoo River, its tributaries and its watershed.


Michigan Land Trustees, Inc.

Michigan Land Trustees seeks to revitalize rural and urban communities by promoting responsible land use and the development of localized food and energy systems. It is based in Bangor.


Newaygo County Environmental Coalition

What began in 2008 as Recycling for Newaygo County has grown to an organization that supports local sustainability and conservation that creates healthy lands, waters, and skies now and for the future. It brings individuals, communities, and other organizations together together to inform, educate, and advocate.


Rogue River Watershed Partners

The mission of the Rogue River Watershed Partners is the long-term protection and enhancement of the Rogue River and its tributaries through education, community stewardship and watershed-based land use planning.


West Michigan Environmental Action Council

Founded by a diverse group of concerned citizens and organizational stakeholders, WMEAC responds to emerging issues and new threats to west Michigan’s natural and human ecologies. It places special focus on building sustainable communities and protecting water resources from its Grand Rapids headquarters.


Statewide members with west Michigan offices


Michigan Energy Options

Michigan Energy Options guide communities toward being more sustainable and resilient through the adoption of energy efficiency and renewable energy. It does this with unbiased expertise, research, results-driven programs and collaboration with stakeholders. It has impacted 2 million residents across the state from its East Lansing, Marquette and Grand Rapids locations.


Michigan Lakes and Streams Association

Michigan Lakes and Streams Association, Inc. is a 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation made up of organizations, corporations, lake associations, and individuals who share the goal of preserving and protecting Michigan’s vast heritage of inland freshwater resources. It is based in Kalamazoo, but its 300 individual members and 250 lake organizations representing 100,000 more individuals are located throughout the state.


Michigan League of Conservation Voters Education Fund

Michigan LCV's Education Fund engages elected officials, business leaders and Michigan residents to take action on the most pressing land, air and water issues facing the state. It conducts nonpartisan civic engagement work - such as "get out the vote" efforts and citizen organizing on specific policy issues - from its Ann Arbor, Grand Rapids, Lansing and Traverse City offices.


PFAS Alliance

This citizen-led organization unites communities impacted by PFAS contamination in drinking water and amplifies diverse voices to together hold local, state and federal decision-makers accountable. It is based in Ada.