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Drainage maintenance work with excavator and workers on a grassy roadside.

Every Community Needs an Asset Management Champion

The MIC's Asset Management Champions Program equips participants with tools to align capital improvement plans, prioritize investments, and build resilience.
Bailee PasienzaJul. 23 2025
regionalism
One water bundle items of grease trap bags, dog poop bags, pamphlets on waste, drinking and storm water, and stickers

There is only One Water, and it’s ours to protect

The campaign highlights shared responsibility to protect and enhance our water systems, and everyday actions to support clean water and resilient infrastructure
Bailee PasienzaJun. 5 2025
environment
A person holding a white Onewater bottle with a clip, promoting hydration and eco-friendly water solutions in outdoor settings.

Earth Day, One Water, and Collective Action

The annual One Water campaign, in partnership with regional watershed councils and communities, promotes shared responsibility for protecting water resources.
Bailee PasienzaApr. 22 2025
environment
Person kayaking on a calm river surrounded by dense green trees, wearing a life jacket and holding a paddle

Earth Day in Southeast Michigan: Regional Initiatives and Climate Resilience

Each year on April 22, Earth Day reminds us both of our planet's beauty and the environmental challenges it faces.
Bailee PasienzaApr. 22 2024
regionalism
Calm pond reflecting fall trees and tall grasses along the shoreline in a quiet forest setting.

Wetlands Earn Worldwide Acclaim and Provide a Massive Impact

Southeast Michigan's coastal wetland system is the largest in the Great Lakes region, and it is an essential part of our landscape.
Bailee PasienzaFeb. 1 2024
regionalism
A worker in a safety vest operates a large yellow vacuum truck with an extended hose arm on a tree‑lined street.

Great Lakes and Fresh Water Week Recap

This is a time to celebrate Southeast Michigan's abundant water resources through recreation and stewardship activities.
Bailee PasienzaJul. 10 2023
bicycle and pedestrian travel
A speaker addresses a large group gathered in a bright event space with banners, display boards, cameras, and round tables.

Growing Together – Southeast Michigan Commits to a GREEN Future

The purpose of SEMCOG's GREEN initiative: to enhance and protect this beauty by Growing our Resilience, Equity, and Economy with Nature (GREEN).
Bailee PasienzaMay. 8 2023
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Aerial view of wetlands, a river, and an industrial facility with smokestacks near a large body of water under dramatic cloud cover.

World Wetlands Day

Southeast Michigan possesses a variety of wetland types, including emergent, scrub-shrub, and forested wetlands both inland and along the Great Lakes coastline.
Bailee PasienzaFeb. 2 2023
environment
An otter with wet fur looks toward the camera while standing partially out of the water.

Water Champions: Serving Southeast Michigan

The health of our region's water resources and quality of life are supported by infrastructure that includes drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater.
Bailee PasienzaJun. 2 2022