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Christy McGillivray testifies in favor of 30X30 at the Michigan Senate on May 23. Screen shot from Michigan Senate TV.
30x30: Protecting Land and Water to Protect Michiganders
Legislative and Political Director Christy McGillivray provided compelling testimony urging action to protect 30% of Michigan's lands and waters by 2030 before the Michigan Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture. Citing the science, health benefits and her personal passion for natural areas, McGillivray's testimony and slide deck offers a clear argument for implementing the 30X30 conservation plan.
"This is not just about protecting far flung wilderness," McGillivray explained. "To reach the biologically required habitat conservation goals to maintain life on earth, we must expand and nurture green space in all parts of Michigan."
Learn about ways to be an advocate with Sierra Club.Petitioning and legislative meetings are just two types of engagement. Cecilia Garcia-Linz and Mike Berkowitz (l), and Lydia Fischer, Dorothy Nordness and Rep. Rutledge in 2019 (r). File photos.
Making a Difference: Sierra Club Advocacy and Activism Webinar, June 12, 7 p.m. Would you like to learn about opportunities to increase your engagement in the fight against climate change and environmental injustices, protecting the Great Lakes and our state’s biodiversity and ensuring that our democratic institutions and rights are protected? There are opportunities at the community, local, state, regional and national levels to engage as a Sierra Club volunteer in advocating for these issues. Find out more and register at the button below.
Straits of Mackinac near where a dangerous proposed tunnel to keep Line 5 from being shut down is proposed by Enbridge. Photo courtesy of Oil and Water Don't Mix.
ACT: Public Meetings on Proposed Line 5 Tunnel. This week two important meetings on the proposed Enbridge Line 5 tunnel under the Straits of Mackinac are happening. The Mackinac Straits Corridor Authority meets in St. Ignace on June 5, and the Michigan Public Service Commission meets in Lansing on June 9. Plan to attend these if you can. Find more information and RSVP below to Oil and Water Don't Mix for these important meetings.
The Inflation Reduction Act can help your family save on energy costs. Photo by Dennis Schroeder for the U.S. Department of Energy, 2020.
Save Money on Clean Energy Home Updates: Federal Funding. Are you replacing an appliance or do you want to save money on your energy bill? The federal Inflation Reduction Act offers opportunities to help fight climate change while helping your family reduce energy expenses.
Check if you can get a rebate or tax credit with Rewiring America’s savings calculator. Then, you can use Michigan Saves' tools to look up contractors and find financing. Michigan Saves® is a nonprofit, green bank that promotes accessible, equitable and just investments in energy efficiency and clean energy.
Sen. Sam Singh and Rep. Jenn Hill (l) listen to Wesley Watson of Michigan League of Conservation Voters at the May 24 MEMJ press conference. Sierra Club photo.
MEMJ Coalition and Legislators Announce Clean Energy Legislation. At a May 24 press conference, the Michigan Energy, Michigan Jobs (MEMJ) coalition, made up of environmental, public health and clean energy advocates including Sierra Club, joined House and Senate lawmakers to announce that legislation to transition to reliable, 100% clean, renewable energy is a top priority. Find out more here.
Celebrate Juneteenth! While strides have been made in addressing the institutional discrimination against Black Americans in the 158 years since the end of slavery, considerable barriers including environmental injustices, still exist. Juneteenth is a state holiday held on June 19 to celebrate the end of slavery in the USA. Events are planned in many communities throughout Michigan, including Grand Rapids, Ypsilanti and Traverse City. Find out more about the history of Juneteenth here.
Michigan Chapter ExCom staff and leaders at the July 2022 meeting. Photo by Jan O'Connell.
Nominations Open for Michigan Chapter Executive Committee: Michigan Sierra Club invites members to submit nominations no later than June 15 for the four Michigan Chapter Executive Committee (ExCom) positions open for election in 2023. The ExCom oversees the work of Sierra Club in Michigan, from priority setting to budgeting. Members can seek nomination by the Chapter ExCom Nominating Committee, or by submitting a petition signed by 50 or more Michigan Sierra Club members.
Your Donations to the Michigan Chapter Support Important Work.At a time when all of us are bombarded with requests for donations by mail, phone, text and email, it is important to know how your contributions are spent. The Michigan Chapter discloses our sources and use of funds each spring in an Annual Report so that you can feel confident investing in our work.
Whether you support Sierra Club because of our Lobby Days in Lansing, our fight to shut down Line 5 or our Green Infrastructure Program in Southeast Michigan, or because of volunteer led outings to special places in Michigan, we want you to know how your donations are spent. Questions? Contact Chapter Director Elayne Elliott at elayne.elliott@sierraclub.org.
Sierra Club Clearwater Network members enjoying an outing (l). Green Cruise participants prepare for the annual Southeast Michigan Group event. File photos.
Explore and Enjoy: Outings and Events With Sierra Club. Join Sierra Club outings and events this summer with Sierra Club volunteers across the state. Enjoy options including a hike today in a Kalkaska nature preserve or the Green Cruise in August. Find out more here.
