We abuse land because we see it as a commodity belonging to us. When we see land as a community to which we belong, we may begin to use it with love and respect. -Aldo Leopold

NMEAC has been fighting for a clean and just environment in northern Michigan for 40 years. We are an all-volunteer organization that works on a myriad of issues including clean energy, fresh water, smart development, and other issues that preserve and protect northern Michigan as a place to thrive. Become a Member today!

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CODE TO BREAK LONG SLIDER TEXT2018
Environmentalist
of the Year
Celebration

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    Climate Action in the Age of Trump Webinar

    Climate Action in the Age of Trump

    Join NMEAC for a timely and essential conversation about the future of climate action. As federal climate policy faces new uncertainty, local and state-level initiatives have never been more critical.
    In this webinar, acclaimed climate videographer Peter Sinclair will explore how Michigan communities, businesses, and citizens can lead the way forward—regardless of shifting political winds in Washington.

    Drawing from his extensive documentation of climate impacts across our state and the innovative solutions already taking root, Peter will discuss:

    • Why grassroots climate action matters now more than ever
    • Success stories of Michigan communities embracing renewable energy
    • Practical steps individuals and organizations can take to drive change
    • The economic opportunities in Michigan's clean energy transition

    Whether you're a concerned citizen, community leader, or climate advocate, this webinar will leave you informed, motivated, and equipped with actionable strategies to advance climate action in Michigan.

    About Peter Sinclair

    Peter SinclairPeter Sinclair is an award-winning environmental videographer and Michigan native who documents climate change impacts across the Great Lakes region and the clean energy solutions taking root in communities throughout the Midwest—from wind and solar installations to innovative battery storage technologies.

    Register below to receive an email with a link to join from Zoom.

    WHEN
    November 13, 2025 at 7:00pm
    WHERE
    Online via Zoom
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    It was in the 1980s that I first became aware of the Northern Michigan Environmental Action Council (NMEAC) and sent in my membership to help with their mission of “education and action” on behalf of the earth.
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    Sally Van Vleck Reflects on NMEAC's Origin

    Yes, the rumors are true, NMEAC really did begin with a conversation between 4 women sitting around a kitchen table in 1980. Back then, one of the hot issues was nuclear power, so when we learned that a request had been filed with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to increase the capacity of the spent fuel rod tanks by placing the used fuel rods closer together, the environmental community had concerns. The management of the plant insisted that it would be safe; however, others who knew about this sort of thing were wary.
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