The Michigan Climate Summit is MiCAN's annual keystone event that brings together advocates, activists, and the general public to discuss policy, further solutions, and inspire people to act on behalf of the climate.
Our third annual Michigan Good Business Summit takes place on June 25. This year’s summit will bring together local business leaders and thought partners to explore social and environmental impact through business, civic engagement, and operations-driven growth strategies. The Michigan Good Business Summit builds on our annual convening, reimagined to reflect the evolving role of small businesses in creating impact. Together, we’ll share practical insights and real-world strategies for building responsible, profitable companies that create lasting impact in Michigan’s communities.
The Water is Life Festival is an annual event that celebrates our connection to the water and builds power through community so we can work towards living in a holistic way with the water and protect it from those who seek to exploit or endanger it. The festival is held the Saturday before Labor Day […]
For more than 15 years, the Healing Our Waters–Great Lakes Coalition has been working to protect and restore the Great Lakes, which provide drinking water to more than 30 million people in the eight-state region of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. The Coalition consists of more than 200 environmental, conservation, outdoor recreation, and […]
Through programming, networking, and outdoor activities, the Summit focuses on how we strengthen our communities and the outdoor economy and improve health and quality of life for all Michiganders.
Join the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy on October 7-8, 2026 for the 2026 Great Lakes Microplastic Summit, a dynamic two-day, virtual event uniting scientists, professionals, policymakers, and community members to explore the growing impact of microplastics on our freshwater systems. From cutting-edge research to real-world challenges, this summit will dive into the […]
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) and the Great Lakes Beach Association are excited to host the National Beach Summit in 2026. We invite you to join us for a reuinion of beach friends in beautiful Traverse City, Michigan! It has been too long since we last saw each other! So much […]