Great Lakes Environmental Law Center
Legal ServicesMichigan, United States2-10 Employees
The Great Lakes Environmental Law Center is a Michigan-based legal services organization that focuses on environmental advocacy and public interests. It works to address environmental issues affecting communities, with attention to communities of color and low-income residents, by collaborating with people to develop multifaceted solutions that align with their goals. As part of the environmental law landscape in the Great Lakes region, the center engages in activities such as partnerships with universities and community groups to influence policy and regulatory decisions, particularly around water quality, habitat protection, and air pollution concerns. Located in Detroit, the organization operates with a small team and emphasizes access to legal services for communities facing environmental justice challenges.