Protecting Our Environment

Michigan is home to 21% of the world’s fresh water, yet our state’s natural resources are not being protected. We must protect our water and air, reduce our net carbon footprint and emissions, and ensure we have modernized waste management and recycling programs.

Clean Air and Water

All Michigan families deserve affordable clean water and clean air to breathe. This is non-negotiable and should never be a partisan or political issue. Yet, Michigan leads the country in PFAS water contamination. We must find solutions to ensure that all families are able to trust the water coming out of their kitchen tap.

Renewable Energy

Climate change is real, and it is imperative we take action. Michigan should prioritize its efforts and become a leading state in helping reduce our state’s net carbon footprint. We must reinstate and increase Michigan’s renewable energy portfolio standard to provide our future generations the same opportunities to experience the beauty of Michigan.

Protect our Great Lakes

I am so proud of our Great Lakes, but with significant reduction in federal funding for the Environmental Protection Agency as well as initiatives to keep our Great Lakes clean, Michigan’s environment and our public health is at great risk.

Modernizing our Waste Management Programs

Our state‘s recycling rates are amongst the lowest in the nation. Climate change is real, and we need to modernize our waste management efforts by providing resources to support recycling efforts and expanding our state’s successful bottle bill to all beverage containers, including bottled water.

Holding Polluters Accountable

For too long corporations have accessed Michigan’s natural resources - yet our environment is left polluted and current law does not require polluters to undo any environmental damage. I will fight for legislation to protect our groundwater, and to ensure corporations pay their fair share for their use of our state’s natural resources.

The Flint Water Crisis is going on six years, and we have yet to solve this problem completely. I support the efforts to the Attorney General’s office to hold accountable the government officials responsible for this crisis of humanity. However, this is not a Flint-specific problem. More than 70 communities in Michigan have higher levels of lead in their water than Flint. This is a structural problem. We must fundamentally rethink infrastructure in this state to avoid another disaster.