Established in 2009, Michigan Green Communities (MGC) is a statewide network of local and state government staff and officials, and higher education institution staff that collaborate with one another, through peer learning and information sharing, to promote innovative sustainability, climate change, and environmental justice solutions at the local, state, regional, national, and international levels. The core component of the MGC program is the MGC Challenge, an annual sustainability benchmarking program. MGC is the product of the collaboration and partnership among the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC); the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE); the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS); Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT); the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR); the Michigan Association of Counties (MAC); the Michigan Municipal League (MML); and the Michigan Townships Association (MTA).
About Michigan Green Communities
Interested in being part of the Michigan Green Communities Network?
What you’ll receive:
– Information on environmental sustainability events and funding opportunities
– Ability to participate in the MGC Challenge benchmarking program
– Exclusive learning cohorts with experts, peer-to-peer learning opportunities, including webinars and workshops on sustainability
– Access to the MGC forum – ask your peers questions, learn about interesting sustainability programs other communities are tackling
Open to staff, elected officials, and appointed officials of cities, villages, townships, counties and higher education institutions
OUR STEERING COMMITTEE
MGC is led by a steering committee comprised of local government leaders and representatives from the partner organizations listed above.
If your community is interested in serving on the Steering Committee, please email info@migreencommunities.com.
