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Sustainability Focus Areas

Sustainability Focus Areas

Graham focuses on three critical areas of sustainability: climate, water, and communities. These topics are intentionally broad and flexible, allowing us to catalyze and facilitate a wide range of important work. As we evaluate opportunities for growth, new focus areas may be added, provided they align with our vision, mission, values, and strategic priorities.

Climate

Climate

We advance the discovery and application of science-based strategies to combat climate change and its impacts by catalyzing new research, building strong partnerships, and leading critical initiatives. See objectives in our strategic plan »

Learn About Michigan Public Act 233

Browse these resources to learn more about Michigan's new renewable energy siting law.

Discuss a Sustainability Project Idea

Graham offers a variety of support to address critical sustainability challenges. Contact us to see how we might help along your journey from idea to implementation.

Explore Siting Policy Recommendations

Access a set of memos submitted by the Center for EmPowering Communities to the Michigan Public Service Commission, U.S. Department of Energy, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and more.

Water

Water

We contribute to restoring, enhancing, and sustaining water and water-dependent resources through policy and management-relevant processes that engage and benefit diverse stakeholders, particularly historically underrepresented and overlooked communities. See objectives in our strategic plan »

Watch Lake Erie Webinars

Gain expert insights on the most pressing issues facing Lake Erie and what’s being done to address them.

Be Counted Among U-M’s Sustainability Experts

Join U-M's Sustainability Experts Database, maintained by Graham, to help make our collective sustainability expertise transparent and accessible. 

Present at the 2026 Conference

Have ideas for sessions, speakers, or field trips? Help shape a conference that advances Lake Erie stewardship.

Communities

Communities

We endeavor to support and strengthen local communities, promoting resilience and sustainability through inclusive approaches that center on understanding and serving their needs. We also foster and fortify professional communities of practice that work collaboratively toward shared sustainability goals. See objectives in our strategic plan »

Project Photo

Photo credit: A Healthier Michigan
Catalyst Grants

Tecumseh Michigan

Tecumseh Michigan. Photo by Barbara Eckstein
Center for EmPowering Communities

Ann Arbor, MI

Catalyst Leadership Circle Fellowship
Learn About Michigan Public Act 233

Browse these resources to learn more about Michigan's new renewable energy siting law.

Get Zoning Advice for Your Community

The Michigan Zoning Database is a free resource for elected officials, government employees, planners, developers, and residents.

Watch Lake Erie Webinars

Gain expert insights on the most pressing issues facing Lake Erie and what’s being done to address them.