Learn about the issues facing our state and how Michiganders like you are making an impact.

The quality of our natural resources directly impacts the health and wellness of our families, our communities and our natural areas. And, unfortunately, those resources are facing some serious challenges here in Michigan.

From contaminated drinking water and out of control air pollution to  attacks on our most cherished parks and natural areas, our state is no longer a leader in protecting our land, air and water. If we want our communities to be safe and clean, we cannot continue with business as usual.

Explore the most important issues facing our communities and natural resources below. You can click on each to expand background information and find the latest updates and opportunities for action: 

Clean Air

Good Government

Healthy Great Lakes

Parks & Public Land

Safe Drinking Water

U.N. Gives Final Warning on Climate Action

Earlier this week, the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change released its final report in a series of scientific inquiries into . . .

Biden Backtracks on Climate Commitments

The news of the Biden administration’s decision to approve ConocoPhillips’ “Willow Project” violates President Biden’s campaign promise to end drilling on public . . .

Three Things Thursday: March 9, 2023

Dear Michigan LCV Family,  Welcome to the March 9, 2023 edition of Three Things Thursday! Last week, I focused on the recent . . .

Protecting Michigan communities from toxic waste dumping

The recent news that Norfolk Southern shipped contaminated soil from the train derailment disaster in East Palestine, OH, to communities in other . . .

Capital Catch-Up: March 6, 2023

EGLE Presents MI Healthy Climate Plan to the House Energy Committee During last week’s House Energy, Communications, and Technology Committee hearing, the . . .

LCV’s 2022 National Scorecard: How does the Michigan delegation stack up?

Holding elected officials accountable for their votes is one of the most important ways Michigan LCV and our national partners LCV succeed . . .

Ohio toxic waste endangers Michiganders, shouldn’t be dumped in Great Lakes State

Permitting and siting of toxic dumps should be reviewed LANSING – Michigan should not be a dumping ground for toxic waste from Ohio, the result . . .

Ohio is experiencing ‘Chernobyl-lite,’ but where is the outrage?

On the evening of February 3, a Norfolk Southern freight train derailed near the town of East Palestine, Ohio. The derailment resulted . . .

Capital Catch-Up: March 13, 2023

House and Senate Energy Committees to Hear from DTE, Consumers Officials, and Public Numerous and extended power outages have become common for . . .

Three Things Thursday: March 9, 2023

Dear Michigan LCV Family,  Welcome to the March 9, 2023 edition of Three Things Thursday! Last week, I focused on the recent . . .

Protecting Michigan communities from toxic waste dumping

The recent news that Norfolk Southern shipped contaminated soil from the train derailment disaster in East Palestine, OH, to communities in other . . .

Capital Catch-Up: March 6, 2023

EGLE Presents MI Healthy Climate Plan to the House Energy Committee During last week’s House Energy, Communications, and Technology Committee hearing, the . . .

Three Things Thursday: March 2, 2023

Dear Michigan LCV Family,  Welcome to the March 2, 2023 edition of Three Things Thursday! This week’s Three Things includes an update . . .

LCV’s 2022 National Scorecard: How does the Michigan delegation stack up?

Holding elected officials accountable for their votes is one of the most important ways Michigan LCV and our national partners LCV succeed . . .

Capital Catch-Up: February 20, 2023

Credit: @TheRealSparty via Twitter.  Michigan LCV is devastated by last week’s mass shooting at Michigan State University that claimed the lives of . . .

Ohio is experiencing ‘Chernobyl-lite,’ but where is the outrage?

On the evening of February 3, a Norfolk Southern freight train derailed near the town of East Palestine, Ohio. The derailment resulted . . .

LCV’s 2022 National Scorecard: How does the Michigan delegation stack up?

Holding elected officials accountable for their votes is one of the most important ways Michigan LCV and our national partners LCV succeed . . .

Ohio toxic waste endangers Michiganders, shouldn’t be dumped in Great Lakes State

Permitting and siting of toxic dumps should be reviewed LANSING – Michigan should not be a dumping ground for toxic waste from Ohio, the result . . .

Capital Catch-Up: January 30, 2023

Clean Energy and Climate Highlighted as Kitchen Table, Economic Issues in Whitmer’s 2023 State of the State Address A sizable Michigan LCV . . .

Conservation Voters celebrate Sen. Stabenow for her commitment to protecting our Great Lakes, our climate and more

LANSING – The Michigan League of Conservation Voters and League of Conservation Voters issued the following statements after news broke that Senior Senator Debbie Stabenow – . . .

2022: A Big Year for Our Health and Environment

2022 was a big year at Michigan LCV. Together with the support of our membership, we celebrated win after win — and . . .

Three Things Thursday: November 10, 2022

Dear Michigan LCV Family,  Welcome to the November 10, 2022 edition of Three Things Thursday!  In my sleep-deprived state, I write to . . .

Voters re-elect champions for our water, climate, Democracy

LANSING – The Michigan League of Conservation Voters today issued the following statement after election results were announced for Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Attorney General . . .

Capital Catch-Up: October 24, 2022

MLCV In Action: Healing Our Waters This week, Michigan LCV state government affairs director Nick Occhipinti and several members of the Michigan . . .

LCV’s 2022 National Scorecard: How does the Michigan delegation stack up?

Holding elected officials accountable for their votes is one of the most important ways Michigan LCV and our national partners LCV succeed . . .

Capital Catch-Up: February 6, 2023

In today’s edition of the Capital Catch-Up:  Camp Grayling: DNR extends public comment period Elections: Funding Proposal 2 early voting Michigan LCV in Action: Sen. . . .

Three Things Thursday: January 19, 2023

Dear Michigan LCV Family,  Welcome to the January 19, 2023 edition of Three Things Thursday! Today we celebrate the life and legacy . . .

Camp Grayling and the Importance of Meaningful Government Oversight

In mid-Michigan, situated amidst the pristine Au Sable and Manistee rivers, lies Camp Grayling, a Michigan National Guard training facility that is . . .

Shutting down Manchin’s big oil side deal: third time’s the charm

Senator Manchin’s permitting bill was the bill that simply would not die. After grassroots pressure successfully forced the big oil deal off . . .

2022: A Big Year for Our Health and Environment

2022 was a big year at Michigan LCV. Together with the support of our membership, we celebrated win after win — and . . .

Capital Catch-Up: December 19, 2022

Proposed Camp Grayling Expansion Looks Skyward In the August and October editions of the Catch-Up, we discussed the National Guard’s proposal for . . .

Three Things Thursday: November 10, 2022

Dear Michigan LCV Family,  Welcome to the November 10, 2022 edition of Three Things Thursday!  In my sleep-deprived state, I write to . . .

Protecting Michigan communities from toxic waste dumping

The recent news that Norfolk Southern shipped contaminated soil from the train derailment disaster in East Palestine, OH, to communities in other . . .

Three Things Thursday: March 2, 2023

Dear Michigan LCV Family,  Welcome to the March 2, 2023 edition of Three Things Thursday! This week’s Three Things includes an update . . .

LCV’s 2022 National Scorecard: How does the Michigan delegation stack up?

Holding elected officials accountable for their votes is one of the most important ways Michigan LCV and our national partners LCV succeed . . .

Ohio toxic waste endangers Michiganders, shouldn’t be dumped in Great Lakes State

Permitting and siting of toxic dumps should be reviewed LANSING – Michigan should not be a dumping ground for toxic waste from Ohio, the result . . .

Three Things Thursday: February 23, 2023

Dear Michigan LCV Family,  Welcome to the February 23, 2023 edition of Three Things Thursday! This week our topics include: how Michigan . . .

Ohio is experiencing ‘Chernobyl-lite,’ but where is the outrage?

On the evening of February 3, a Norfolk Southern freight train derailed near the town of East Palestine, Ohio. The derailment resulted . . .

Capital Catch-Up: February 13, 2023

Digging into Whitmer’s proposed state budget Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s proposed 2023-2024 state budget announced last week includes more than $2 billion in . . .

Three Things Thursday: February 9, 2023

Dear Michigan LCV Family,  Welcome to the February 9, 2023 edition of Three Things Thursday! This week’s Three Things includes a look . . .

Michiganders understand what’s at stake, but we need to make sure our elected officials share our convictions. Achieving that is going to take education, advocacy, and political action. And all three of those strategies rely on you—your commitment and your willingness to fight for the people and places you love.

By getting involved, you can help put Michigan back on track toward conserving our greatest resources and tackling the pressing issues facing our state and our communities. This page is where you can learn more about the issues we are focusing on right now and how people like you are already making an impact for the good of our state.


There are big threats facing our communities and our state, but members like you are already making a difference

 

Because people like you are stepping up and taking action, Michigan LCV has been able to win when it counts. With your help, we are prepared to win the next one. Thank you!