About EMEAC
East Michigan Environmental Action Council (EMEAC) began as a response in the 1960's to environmental concerns in southeast Michigan. Algae blooms were choking out life in Great Lakes and inland waters. Household and industrial wastes were piling up in landfills. Air pollutants were becoming a health issue in many urban neighborhoods and highways and buildings were covering up wetlands and open areas at the urban fringe.
Several groups joined together forming EMEAC to consider what they could do to resolve these problems and to influence southeast Michigan's environmental policies. A cornerstone of EMEAC's formation was the belief that informing the public about environmental issues would lead to solutions to environmental problems. Founding members and staff established an organization that would always predicate its public information and advocacy on careful research. With the help of our members' continuing support and enthusiasm, EMEAC will continue to pursue its mission: "to protect and restore land, air, water, and diversity of life through informed personal and public action."
For over thirty years, EMEAC has been working in the legislature, in the courts, in township halls and in schools. We played a role in the enactment of most of Michigan's environmental laws. We have used those laws in court to protect air and water quality, wetlands, natural areas, farmlands and wildlife. We have drafted regulations for local governments and have provided public information and environmental education opportunities throughout southeast Michigan.
Staff
Board of Directors
- Katharine Frohardt-Lane, President
- Christine Hartwig, Vice President
- Barbara Pepper, Secretary
- Pat Dobosenski, Treasurer
- Coco Bruner - Independent Filmmaker
- Diane Cheklich - Independent Producer and Director
- Alfred Defreece - Learning Through Internship Coordinator
- Jacqueline Hand - Law Professor
- Barbara Hoey - Public School Secretary
- Peggy Johnson - Director Emerita, Clinton River Watershed Council
- Hugh McDiramid Jr. - Environmental Journalist
- Dr. Eugene Perrin - Retired Physician and Professor
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Greg Willerer - Detroit School teacher
Contact Information
East Michigan Environmental Action Council
3901 Margareta Street
Detroit, MI 48221
EMEAC Office: 248-258-5188
EMEAC Fax: 248-731-0040
Diana Seales, Executive Director: diana@emeac.org
Lottie Spady, Education and Outreach Director: lottie@emeac.org
Mary Hennessey, Membership Services: mary@emeac.org
Ahmina Maxey, Policy: ahmina@emeac.org