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Groups: New plan prioritizes communities impacted most by climate change, outlines actions to improve public health
April 21, 2022
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — Today, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer released the MI Healthy Climate plan that outlines policies to significantly reduce dangerous pollution in our air and water, prioritize communities that have shouldered the burden of pollution for...
Michigan’s Infrastructure Deal: A Big First Step to a Sustainable Funding Future
March 25, 2022
Lansing, MI - On Thursday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer was able to strike a deal with the Michigan legislature to pass a bipartisan infrastructure bill totaling $4.7 billion to upgrade Michigan’s failing infrastructure. The deal includes $1.7 billion...
Sierra Club Michigan Chapter Hires New Development Director and First Communications Coordinator
March 24, 2022
Lansing, MI - The Sierra Club Michigan Chapter is pleased to announce that Sarah Tresedder and Stephanie Szymas have been hired as the new Communications Coordinator and Development Director, respectively. Tresedder will oversee both traditional and...
Leading Environmental Organizations Endorse Jocelyn Benson for Secretary of State
March 15, 2022
LANSING- Today, Clean Water Action and Sierra Club Michigan Chapter announced their endorsement of Jocelyn Benson for Secretary of State.
Committing to Renewable Energy for Michigan is the Real Solution to Gas Prices
March 9, 2022
Lansing, MI - Sierra Club Michigan condemns short-sighted Republican budget cuts that will keep Michigan reliant on the volatile fossil fuel market. Today, Republican Lawmakers in the House voted on a short-sighted bill that would repeal the state’s...
Leading Environmental Organizations Endorse Gretchen Whitmer for Governor
March 1, 2022
LANSING- Today, Clean Water Action and Sierra Club Michigan Chapter announced their endorsement of Gretchen Whitmer for Governor of Michigan.
Leading Environmental Organizations Endorse Dana Nessel for Attorney General of Michigan
February 22, 2022
LANSING- Today, Clean Water Action and Sierra Club Michigan Chapter announced their endorsement of Dana Nessel for Attorney General of Michigan.
Whitmer Commits to Michigan’s Future
February 10, 2022
Lansing, MI - The Sierra Club Michigan Chapter today praised Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s 2023 budget proposal, which prioritizes funding for clean water, the health of our Great Lakes and communities, and moving Michigan forward on climate. Governor...
Sierra Club on Governor Whitmer’s State of the State Address
January 26, 2022
Lansing, MI -- Today, Governor Gretchen delivered her fourth State of the State address, highlighting past accomplishments, her vision, and new initiatives to protect and put Michiganders first.
Brewery Founder Larry Bell is Sierra Club Michigan Chapter Environmentalist of the Year
January 10, 2022
More information: Gail Philbin 616-805-3063/gail.philbin@sierraclub.org
Brewery Founder Larry Bell is Sierra Club Michigan Chapter Environmentalist of the Year
LANSING, MI–Three years after their massive 2010 oil pipeline rupture along...