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Michigan Environmental Justice Conference 2025
Driving Environmental Justice Forward: Action, Equity, and Impact
The 2025 Michigan Environmental Justice Conference, hosted by the Office of the Environmental Justice Public Advocate in the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, will take place on September 29 at the Marriott Detroit in the Renaissance Center.
This year’s theme is "Driving Environmental Justice Forward: Action, Equity and Impact." Each pillar will be explored with a focus on moving the hyperlocal nature of environmental justice forward.
- What actions and advocacy lead to change for communities?
- How can we facilitate greater positive impacts in underserved, vulnerable communities?
- How can we ensure equitable opportunities for those who live in communities with environmental justice concerns?
The one-day conference will focus on addressing these questions and providing a space for important conversations related to local and state-level resilience amid challenges to environmental, justice, and climate protections. Grassroots leadership, community-driven solutions, collaborative approaches and Michigan’s efforts to advance environmental justice in historically underserved communities will be highlighted.
General Admission: $110
Nonprofit/Government: $70
Community Member/Organization/Student: $30*
*A limited number of conference scholarships are available. Applications will be considered based on need and availability.
REGISTRATION / CANCELLATION DEADLINE: September 15, 2025
Environmental Justice Impact Grantee site tours
To focus on investment and impact in communities with environmental justice concerns, the conference will kickoff with tours of Environmental Justice Impact Grantee sites in Detroit and southeast Michigan (seats are limited).
Resource Fair
Those not opting for tours may take advantage of the networking and resource fair opportunities at the conference venue.
Who should attend?
This event is intended for anyone interested in environmental justice, including:
- front-line communities
- business and industry
- labor
- local, tribal, state, and federal government
- policy makers
- public health practitioners
- academic and community-based researchers
- community and environmental organizations
- environmental justice and community advocates
400 Renaissance Drive West
Detroit, Michigan, 48243
Start: September 29, 2025 7:30 AM
End: September 29, 2025 5:00 PM
Driving Environmental Justice Forward: Action, Equity, and Impact
The 2025 Michigan Environmental Justice Conference, hosted by the Office of the Environmental Justice Public Advocate in the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, will take place on September 29 at the Marriott Detroit in the Renaissance Center.
This year’s theme is "Driving Environmental Justice Forward: Action, Equity and Impact." Each pillar will be explored with a focus on moving the hyperlocal nature of environmental justice forward.
- What actions and advocacy lead to change for communities?
- How can we facilitate greater positive impacts in underserved, vulnerable communities?
- How can we ensure equitable opportunities for those who live in communities with environmental justice concerns?
The one-day conference will focus on addressing these questions and providing a space for important conversations related to local and state-level resilience amid challenges to environmental, justice, and climate protections. Grassroots leadership, community-driven solutions, collaborative approaches and Michigan’s efforts to advance environmental justice in historically underserved communities will be highlighted.
General Admission: $110
Nonprofit/Government: $70
Community Member/Organization/Student: $30*
*A limited number of conference scholarships are available. Applications will be considered based on need and availability.
REGISTRATION / CANCELLATION DEADLINE: September 15, 2025
Environmental Justice Impact Grantee site tours
To focus on investment and impact in communities with environmental justice concerns, the conference will kickoff with tours of Environmental Justice Impact Grantee sites in Detroit and southeast Michigan (seats are limited).
Resource Fair
Those not opting for tours may take advantage of the networking and resource fair opportunities at the conference venue.
Who should attend?
This event is intended for anyone interested in environmental justice, including:
- front-line communities
- business and industry
- labor
- local, tribal, state, and federal government
- policy makers
- public health practitioners
- academic and community-based researchers
- community and environmental organizations
- environmental justice and community advocates