Events

COVID-19 has caused a public health crisis, but it has also brought to light the health disparities that many of our Michigan communities have already been facing for decades. During this unprecedented and difficult time, the federal government is exacerbating these concerns  by suspending the enforcement of environmental rules and regulations, putting critical functions like […]

This event is part of our bi-monthly orientation for volunteers hosted by our Political and Outreach Team. Join us for a webinar for folks interested in getting involved in the environmental movement. We’ll discuss the importance of voting and absentee voting information as well as how the fight against climate change continues amidst COVID-19.  This […]

COVID-19 is having and will continue to have significant impacts to our economy. In this webinar, we will dig into questions around how the crisis will affect our state's plans for the future and how priorities might shift. We'll discuss impacts to the state budget, staffing at key state agencies, impacts to elections and climate […]

PFAS has a direct impact on our public health. Addressing the issue must stay a priority during COVID-19. We know PFAS contamination is linked to a myriad of cancers, making it more difficult for those afflicted to overcome a virus like COVID-19. Clean, safe water is directly linked to public health. Join us as we […]

Our water and our health are intimately linked. And in Michigan, surrounded by 90% of the nation’s freshwater. It’s part of who we are. Join team Michigan LCV along with special guests Congressman Dan Kildee and National LCV Deputy Legislative Director Madeline Foote for a webinar covering the most pressing issues facing our Great Lakes […]

Volunteer Orientation: “Know it Before You Throw it: Recycling Best Practices and Covid-19” A P&O bi-weekly orientation aimed at bringing together member activists in our anchor regions to discuss changes to upcoming elections amid the coronavirus pandemic and what that means for all of us, and how we educate our friends, family and neighbors. This […]

The heroes of this pandemic risk their safety daily. We want to make sure some of our most vulnerable Michiganders are able to share their experience with you! Join Michigan LCV Executive Director Lisa Wozniak,  U.S. Senator Gary Peters and frontline workers for an in-depth discussion! You can view a recording of the webinar here. 

The numbers don’t lie. Forty percent of the deaths from COVID-19 are African Americans in Michigan, despite African Americans making up 13.6% of the state's population and something must be done! Join Michigan LCV Executive Director Lisa Wozniak for a conversation with the chair of the Task Force, Lt. Governor Gilchrist, Environmental Justice organizer with […]