2026 Michigan Student Sustainability Summit

The Michigan Student Sustainability Summit is a unique opportunity for middle and high school students across Michigan to connect with peers, learn about the state's environmental sustainability efforts, network with state leaders and community partners, and celebrate the impact of youth-led stewardship projects. Through interactive breakout sessions, field experiences, and exhibits, participants will explore environmental career pathways, develop place-based projects, and engage with experts on Michigan's air, water, land, energy, and ecosystem services. Based on youth feedback from previous years, a formal youth poster session will be introduced to foster peer connection and idea sharing. Each registered school is asked to bring at least one poster or project to share. All participants will attend this session, which will be facilitated by high school environmental leaders. Recipients of EGLE's Environmental Service Awards, Michigan Green Schools, and Michigan Green Ribbon School certifications will be recognized and celebrated at the summit. This event aims to educate and inspire future leaders to become stewards of the Earth, fostering exploration, learning, and inspiration to collectively work towards building a more sustainable and environmentally conscious future and empowering the next generation of leaders to champion positive change for our planet.