Great Lakes Environmental Law Center

A Detroit-based environmental legal advocacy organization. The Great Lakes Environmental Law Center works with Michigan individuals and organizations affected by environmental injustice, including communities impacted by racism and economic discrimination. Its services include legal representation, public education, and policy development focused on environmental issues affecting health and quality of life. The center develops strategies involving polluters and government agencies, while addressing concerns such as air quality, water systems, and community spaces. It maintains Wayne County air quality permit and enforcement trackers with information about permit applications, hearings, finalized permits, violations, and regulatory actions. The organization also publishes free reports and toolkits, including materials about water system investigations and using trees to improve air quality.