Citizens for Alternatives to Chemical Contamination (CACC) is a Michigan-based environmental group active since 1978.
CACC sponsors the annual Backyard Eco Conference to give citizens the opportunity to learn from environmental movers and doers and to network with other activists from around the Great Lakes Basin.
CACC is a member of Great Lakes United, the Michigan Environmental Council, Michigan Energy Reform Coalition, the Environmental Fund for Michigan, and the National Citizens' Network on Oil and Gas Wastes.
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