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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Environmentalist
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  • Latest from the blog

    Ann Rogers
    posted by | 89sc
    April 13, 2024

    NMEAC: A Brief History

    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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    Environmentalist of the Year

    2024 Awards & Celebration

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    Purchase tickets below for the 35th Annual Environmentalist of the Year Celebration on Friday, April 19, 2024. 

    It's always a special treat to be welcomed by the music of Sean and Jeremy Reisig, aka J Hobbs. David Milarch, Co-Founder of Archangel Ancient Tree Archive, has an incredible story to tell - he will be our keynote speaker.

    One of the best things about this event is reconnecting with friends in a nurturing setting. Being in a room with people so devoted to protecting our environment is the balm we could all use in these divisive times.

    Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for socialization and heavy appetizers from Taproot Cider House. The program begins at 7:00 p.m. and features our award recipients with music by J Hobbs.

    Explore 2023 Recipients

    Online ticket sales are closed. Please come! $30 at the door.

    WHEN
    April 19, 2024 at 5:30pm
    WHERE
    Dennos Museum/Milliken Auditorium
    1410 College Dr
    Traverse City, MI 49686
    United States
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    Grant & Paulette Parsons
    posted by | 47sc
    July 28, 2020

    Grant Parsons on NMEAC's Principled Success

    In 1985/1986 MDOT wanted to clear-cut M-72. Phil Thiel convinced Jim Olsen and me and some others to oppose them. In addition to Jim’s Complaint, each of us adopted a tree and vowed to protect it. We pretty much won, saved a lot of the trees. Clarence Kroupa, the man who invented trees, was our expert. This is the tree I adopted.
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  • Latest from the blog

    Sally Van Vleck
    posted by | 172sc
    July 27, 2020

    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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