One for All and All for One

A Reminder from the Michigan Environmental Council

It's not entirely up to you, or me.  The best thing, in fact, about this cause is that just a little bit of effort on everyone's part can result in a great change- we are not alone in this battle.

The state of Michigan is certainly looking to get everyone to do their part.  As many of it's citizens are aware, our state is slowly becoming more eco-friendly.  Windmills are cropping up to supply renewable energy.  Special initiatives are being put in place to protect the Great Lakes.  Through urban farming and more considered use of land, the government is helping to develop more sustainable communities.

The Michigan Environmental Council is a force within the capital fighting for such progress, and they fight for issues as varied as issuing tax credits for energy efficient property and restricting dangerous pesticides to cleaning up underground tanks.  Their website is a great resource, not only to read up on their initiatives, but to understand the relevance of many laws and regulations.

For the more passionate amongst us, don't feel as though you're sitting idly by, watching decisions being made without you.  You can easily get involved by getting email updates on the state of upcoming decisions.  Also, while you're at the computer, feel free to check out the online petitions in favor of environmental protection on change.org, which you can sign as quickly as you can type your name.

And, with so many people trying to reduce paper consumption, a paperless petition is an utterly perfect way to kill two birds with one stone.