Complete the Michigan Green Communities Challenge
The Michigan Green Communities Challenge is an annual program that serves as a guide to help communities measure their progress towards sustainability. The current Challenge, for actions taken through the 2023 calendar year is open now through May 1, 2024.
The Challenge includes several categories and each is comprised of several action items. Communities earn points by completing these action items. Participation is free and open to any local government in Michigan
Recognition Awards: Track your sustainability progress, see how you compare to other Michigan communities, and earn certification as a bronze, silver, gold, or platinum community. Challenge participants earn a logo to display on your website and in print materials, are publicized at the annual awards conference and on the MGC website, and are included in a press release.
2022 MGC Challenge Communities
GOLD CERTIFIED
Charter Township of Canton
City of Ann Arbor
City of Battle Creek
City of Berkley
City of Detroit
City of East Grand Rapids
City of East Lansing
City of Ferndale
City of Grand Blanc
City of Grand Haven
City of Grand Rapids
City of Holland
City of Lansing
City of Marquette
City of Novi
City of Petoskey
City of Portage
City of Rockford
City of Royal Oak
City of Ypsilanti
Delhi Charter Township
Meridian Charter Township
Orion Charter Township
Pittsfield Charter Township
Traverse City
SILVER CERTIFIED
City of Birmingham
City of Clare
City of Fennville
City of Grosse Pointe Park
City of Kalamazoo
City of Livonia
City of Sterling Heights
City of Westland
Eaton County
Ingham County
Oakland County
Village of Milford
West Bloomfield Charter Township
Williamstown Township
BRONZE CERTIFIED
Bay City
City of Grandville
City of Madison Heights
City of Plymouth
City of St. Joseph
Marquette County
Monroe County
Saugatuck Township
Village of Mackinaw City