# Rebekah Warren

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S6 Ep.31 - Tonya Schuitmaker and Rebekah Warren, Michiganders for Civic Resilience

Civil Discourse, Trust, and Resilience: The Bedrock of Michigan’s Civic and Economic Infrastructure We are joined by Tonya Schuitmaker and Rebekah Warren of Michiganders for Civic Resilience, an organization dedicated to bridging divides and restoring civil discourse. Their conversation reveals why…

Issues of the Environment: Washtenaw County restauranteurs shifting away from single-use plastics

A number of Ann Arbor businesses have started to phase out using single-use plastics. Not only has this lowered their operational costs, it's beneficial to many local environmental initiatives. Phillis Engelbert, owner/operator of Detroit Filling Station in Ann Arbor, is among these entrepreneurs l…

Issues of the Environment: U-M climate scientist gives safety tips during times of intensifying wildfires

The mid-July Canadian wildfires released intensive amounts of smoke, resulting in days of hazardous air quality in Washtenaw County and all across Southeast Michigan. Studies have shown that climate change remains a major factor in these extreme conditions. Dr. Stuart Batterman, Professor Emeritus …

Issues of the Environment: Trinity Health Ann Arbor introduces new program to help patients and staff heal through nature

Trinity Health Ann Arbor is launching a new program designed to show that in-patient healing can go beyond hospital walls. Its "Hospital Without Walls" initiative fundamentally redefines modern healthcare by physically integrating medical wellness with the surrounding natural ecosystem. Rebekah War…

Issues of the Environment: A peek into the 2026 A2ZERO Green Fair and updates on Ann Arbor's work to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030

Ann Arbor has set a bold goal for carbon neutrality by 2030, and the work is already underway, from renewable energy and electric vehicles to smarter growth and energy efficiency. Rebekah Warren talked to Ann Arbor’s Sustainability and Innovations Director, Missy Stults, about the progress and the …

Issues of the Environment: Washtenaw County expands its public rain garden network, prepares to celebrate Ypsi Fall River Day

Washtenaw County's rain garden system has filtered millions of gallons of stormwater runoff every year. Now, the program is expanding further into the county. Catie Wytychak from the Washtenaw County Water Resources Office spoke to Rebekah Warren about the expansion and Ypsilanti's upcoming Fall Ri…

Issues of the Environment: Recent appearance of spotted lanternfly in Washtenaw County under close watch

The spotted lanternfly is considered an invasive species in Washtenaw County, due to the fact that it feeds on trees, leaving serious damage in its wake. Right now, the county is taking action to protect local forests. Rebekah Warren shared more on these efforts with Matt DeJonge, Community Foreste…

Issues of the Environment: How Washtenaw County is preparing for extreme weather before it hits

In response to numerous severe weather events over the years, the Washtenaw County Resiliency Office introduced a countywide Hazard Mitigation Plan, which would allow municipalities to secure necessary funding for disaster relief while also advancing local carbon neutrality goals. Resiliency Office…

Issues of the Environment: Introducing Ann Arbor's new Comprehensive Stormwater Management Plan

With numerous recent bouts of severe weather, managing stormwater is more critical than ever. The city of Ann Arbor will soon release its new Comprehensive Stormwater Management Plan, which will bring more eco-friendly infrastructure to the city. Rebekah Warren discussed the plan with Ann Arbor Wat…

Issues of the Environment: Raisin Valley Land Trust co-founder reflects on transferring assets to Legacy Land Conservancy

Based out of Adrian, the Raisin Valley Land Trust was dedicated to preserving natural habitats in Washtenaw, Lenawee and Jackson counties. This past January, the land trust was dissolved and had its assets transferred to the Legacy Land Conservancy, which guaranteed the protection of 700 acres of l…