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SE Michigan including Adrian, Monroe, Coldwater, Jackson, W Lansing
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Interested in solving climate change? You are welcome in Citizens’ Climate. We’re regular people from Michigan who are working together to get climate laws passed. We believe that the only way to tackle climate change is together. We connect over shared concerns, build consensus, and work with elected officials from every party towards climate solutions.
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16 active chapters in Michigan
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Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor
Grand Traverse Area
Traverse City and Grand Traverse region
Grand Valley State University
Grand Rapids, MI
Greater Detroit
Metro Detroit Area
Greater Grand Rapids Area
Grand Rapids, Kent County
Holland Area
Cities: Holland, Zeeland, Saugatuck, Beechwood, Macatawa, Noordeloos, Fillmore, Overisel, Hamilton, Fennville, Hudsonville, Jamestown Counties: Northern Allegan, Southern Ottawa
Kalamazoo
Kalamazoo
Lansing
Lansing
Marquette
Marquette and Surrounding Areas
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
Midland Saginaw Bay
Midland
Mt Pleasant
Mt Pleasant and surrounding area
Petoskey
Petoskey
St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Area
St. Joseph, MI
University of Michigan Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor
Michigan CCLers in action
Rooted in our relationships: A tree planting for Senator Stabenow
Michigan CCLers celebrated the retiring senator's climate legacy with a tree planting, after working with her for more than 10 years.
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Electrification Month sparks success
CCL’s Electrification Month in August 2024 ignited a wave of action and education nationwide.
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CCL snowmen take to the streets
With fun, eye-catching protests in recent weeks, CCL chapters have been helping snowmen call for climate action.
Read more2025 Michigan stats
4,399
Contacts with Legislators
54
Lobby meetings
14
Media publications
101
Outreach Events
Meet the Michigan State Coordinators
Michigan State Coordinator
Linda Racine
Linda's career has been in education and organizational development. Outside of CCL you can find her in her garden, hiking in the woods, or working with her local Rotary Club to strengthen education in rural Guatemala and Uganda.
Michigan State Coordinator
Mary Ann Renz
Mary Ann joined CCL when she retired from teaching communication at the college level in 2013, about the time the attached photo was taken with two of her four grandchildren. Her grandchildren's future is the primary motivation for her work in CCL. She lives in Kalamazoo, where she is also involved with a local climate nonprofit..
Michigan State Coordinator
Jean Wohlever
I joined CCL in 2020 because I wanted to help address climate change in a practical, bipartisan way, and I’m excited to be part of a group working to turn that commitment into lasting legislation. My background as a Ph.D. Research Economist at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, an intelligence analyst at the CIA, and an economics professor has given me a diverse set of skills and perspectives that I bring to my role as a State Coordinator of Liaisons in Michigan. In my free time, I enjoy working outside in my garden and learning all about plants and trees.
Frequently asked questions
How do I find a CCL chapter in Michigan?
Fill out the join form, and we’ll connect you with your closest local chapter automatically based on your zip code. A volunteer from your local chapter will reach out to let you know when their next meeting is being held and how you can start to get involved.
What will I do as a volunteer with CCL Michigan?
As a volunteer, you might get involved in any of these types of activities:
- Meet with your Senators, your Representative, and their staff about climate solutions.
- Write and speak about climate solutions in your local newspaper and to local journalists
- Talk about climate solutions to your community through local events and presentations.
- Educate and engage your local leaders so they can speak up in support of climate solutions.
- Organize your local CCL chapter to keep volunteers active, inspired, and effective.
When you sign up and get connected with your local chapter, your Group Leader will get to know you and help you find meaningful activities that fit with your skills and interests.
Can I participate if there isn’t a chapter in my part of Michigan?
Absolutely. Many Michigan volunteers participate from areas without a nearby chapter — you can dial into CCL’s national meetings on Zoom, take monthly actions from home, or volunteer with one of CCL’s national Action Teams.
We can also support you with all the training and information you need to start a chapter in your area.
What lawmakers does CCL Michigan meet with?
CCL’s mission is focused on advancing effective climate solutions at the federal level, so your local chapter meets with Michigan’s representatives and senators in the U.S. Congress.
What are the top climate issues in Michigan?
A changing climate is clearly having a profound impact across the state affecting the Great Lakes, our other many lakes and watersheds, our forests, our farmers, and our winter sports industry. In the last few years, we’ve experienced the devastating effects of extreme weather events such as ice storms and flooding as well as dangerous air quality levels due to wildfire smoke.