Eartha Borer-Bell 1/9/24 Eartha Borer-Bell 1/9/24

Public Commenting Periods on EPA Policies Ends Next Week

Next Monday, January 16th marks the deadline for public commenting on two EPA policy updates. In 2024, the EPA is making changes to its Meaningful Involvement Policies, and is looking to improve drinking water safety with their Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI).

Eartha Borer-Bell 1/5/24 Eartha Borer-Bell 1/5/24

Midwest Environmental Justice Network & Partners Selected as Thriving Communities Regional Grantmaker

Alongside our regional grantmaker partners, the NDN Collective, RE-AMP and The Minneapolis Foundation, we will be collaborating to administer $40 million in small grants to Tribes and grassroots Environmental Justice organizations throughout the EPA’s Region 5 (Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Wisconsin). Our goal is to ensure that these dollars reach as many Native, remote, rural and urban Environmental Justice communities as possible.

Eartha Borer-Bell 12/29/23 Eartha Borer-Bell 12/29/23

COP28 At A Glance: MWEJN Reports Back

Indigenous nations, the global south, turtle island and over 100 countries recognize the urgency to phase out fossil fuels, and the need for real solutions to climate injustice across the globe. Despite this public recognition of the need to stop current extractive economies, governments, and industries in order to end carbon emissions, this year’s COP28 United Nations commitment scratched the surface.

Eartha Borer-Bell 12/21/23 Eartha Borer-Bell 12/21/23

December Partner Highlight: Dream of Wild Health

We had some major end-of-year highlights and announcements, including a Partner Highlight on Dream of Wild Health’s 25th anniversary celebration.

Eartha Borer-Bell 12/15/23 Eartha Borer-Bell 12/15/23

Line 5 Fight Will Have Major Impact for Michigan Voters in 2024 Election

Activists and organizers throughout the state will be watching how President Biden addresses one of the most important policy topics in Michigan on his campaign trail this coming year.

Eartha Borer-Bell 12/8/23 Eartha Borer-Bell 12/8/23

EPA Announces Community Change Grant Program

Last month, the Biden-Harris administration announced the allocation of an estimated $2 billion in funding for supporting community-driven projects that invest in clean energy, build climate resilience, and create capacity for addressing climate justice issues.

Eartha Borer-Bell 12/7/23 Eartha Borer-Bell 12/7/23