| ©2004 Mid-Michigan Environmental Action Council P.O. Box 17164, Lansing, Michigan 48901-7164 (517) 214-5684 jessicayorko@sustainablesolutions.biz |
| About Us |
Stream monitoring on the
west branch of Red Cedar
west branch of Red Cedar
Volunteer stream monitoring
training
training
Bingham walks and bikes to
school
school
Mission
The Mid-Michigan Environmental Action Council (Mid-MEAC) is a non-profit environmental
organization dedicated to improving the environment and quality of life by raising environmental
consciousness and activism. Mid-MEAC provides individuals and communities concrete and
practical ways to help the environment. Programs focus on River Protection, Trails & Greenways/
Green Transportation, and Sustainable Business.
Click here to learn more about our board, staff and volunteers
Click here to read about Mid-MEAC’s current grantors, members, and
sponsors.
The Mid-Michigan Environmental Action Council (Mid-MEAC) is a non-profit environmental
organization dedicated to improving the environment and quality of life by raising environmental
consciousness and activism. Mid-MEAC provides individuals and communities concrete and
practical ways to help the environment. Programs focus on River Protection, Trails & Greenways/
Green Transportation, and Sustainable Business.
Click here to learn more about our board, staff and volunteers
Click here to read about Mid-MEAC’s current grantors, members, and
sponsors.
History
- Earth Day 1993: a core of eight Mid-Michigan citizens founded the Mid-Michigan Environmental
Action Council. They saw a need for organized, grassroots environmental action in the tri-county
(Clinton, Eaton and Ingham) region.
- 1994-1996: Began river clean-ups, monthly newsletter (Environmental News), environmentally
preferred purchasing program, land use committee and energy efficiency outreach.
- 1997: hosted monthly brown bag lunch speaker series, coordinated "wet-cleaning" project with
local dry cleaners.
- 1997-1999: created and distributed over 1800 copies of the "Riparian Handbook" to
homeowners along the Red Cedar River, to help them understand how to protect water quality.
- 1998-2002: coordinated “Adopt a River”, a biannual river cleanup with the Lansing Board of
Water and Light.
- 2001: created a strategic plan with goals and objectives for 2001-2008.
- 2002: began water quality testing program, storm drain labeling, trails and greenways
committee, and the Central Michigan Sustainable Business Forum.
- 2003: held roundtable meetings for business owners and citizens regarding trails and
greenways and began green infrastructure mapping project.
- 2003: implemented the Energy Star product promotional campaign and held Green Building
Conference and Expo for Lansing area builders. Organized monthly breakfasts for environmental
professionals and activists, held quarterly member nights, redesigned the quarterly newsletter
and started an environmental television program.
- 2004: published and distributed the Mid-Michigan Trails and Greenways Map, conducted a Trail
Use Study, helped organize the Global Warming Awareness Rally at the state capitol and held
follow-up meetings for members and activists concerned about climate change, held the Heart of
Michigan Trails Summit.
- 2005: Smart Commute Week, Heart of Michigan Trails Committee, securing funding to continue
water quality testing program, storm drain labelling, and Central Michigan Sustainable Business
Forum
Smart Commute bike
commuting classes
commuting classes
