Campaign Summary

After almost two years of debate, and much compromising, the Michigan legislature took a few halting steps down the path to our new, clean energy future when they passed a package of energy legislation on September 18th. It was clearly not strong enough, but it represents some modest gains and will push investment in renewable energy.

The following is a brief overview of key elements included in Michigan's new energy laws:

Approximately 1 million gallons of untreated waste is discharged from Kent County's failing septic systems every day. While there are a variety of reasons why residents don't properly maintain their septic systems there is one resounding reason why we should: untreated waste doesn't obey property boundaries!

Check out more information on our Environmental Health work in Michigan:

• Green Chemistry
• Toxic Toys
• Home Safe Home parties

Clean Water Action urges the Michigan Legislature to:

1Sky, One Goal: Bold Federal Action On Climate Change!

1Sky was created to focus the power of millions of concerned Americans on a single goal: bold federal action by 2010 to reverse global warming based on a simple set of solutions. We're creating a movement that our leaders can't ignore!

In July 2008, the Michigan legislature approved the Great Lakes Compact (pdf) and related Michigan water bills and the Governor signed the bills into law. While the final deal fell far short of everything we wanted, Clean Water Action supported the agreement with the understanding we would continue fighting for stronger protections in the coming months.