Protect Middle America. Reduce Pollution.
MACFA empowers Middle America to tackle environmental challenges through pragmatic, community-driven solutions that last.
Our Mission
Tangible Progress, Lasting Change
MidAmerica Clean Future Alliance (MACFA) drives real environmental impact by connecting communities, science, and industry. From reducing plastic pollution to advancing green infrastructure, we work across Middle America to create scalable solutions that empower local communities.
Upcoming Events
Connect, Learn & Take Action
Join MACFA at upcoming events bringing together communities, partners, and environmental leaders across Middle America. Explore opportunities to connect, share ideas, and take part in practical solutions that reduce pollution, protect waterways, and build a cleaner, more resilient future.
What We Do
Transforming Communities Through Action
MACFA delivers impact through trusted partnerships, deep networks, and innovative, community-centered solutions.
Recycling Initiatives
Establish and improve recycling programs, with a focus on Mississippi River communities to provide sustainable waste management solutions.
Plastic Use Reduction
Advocate for reducing single-use plastics and support policies that reduce the burden on local governments and taxpayers.
Reuse Program
Encourage the adoption of reusable alternatives and facilitate reuse practices in communities.
Local Government Assistance
Develop and provide local governments with templates for effective waste management ordinances, contracts, and policies.
Grant Writing & Management
Assist in identifying, applying for, and managing grants to support plastic pollution reduction projects.
Water Quality and Watershed Resilience
Advance nature-based solutions that improve water quality, safeguard ecosystems, and support resilient communities.
Projects That Make a Difference
Mississippi River Plastic Pollution Initiative
Engaged 150 partners, collected 130,000 data points, implemented across 10 cities.
Through a community-driven monitoring network, MACFA and its partners collected over 130,000 data points to identify pollution sources, material types, and intervention opportunities. Implemented across 10 Mississippi River cities, the project demonstrated a scalable model that combines data, community engagement, and practical solutions to inform policy, guide infrastructure investments, and accelerate measurable pollution reduction outcomes.
Fuel Community-Driven Environmental Change
Your support helps MidAmerica Clean Future Alliance turn research into action and community ideas into measurable impact.
Together, we can empower communities, protect waterways, and build a cleaner, more resilient future.
Let’s Work Together for a Cleaner Future
Reach out to explore collaboration opportunities, ask questions, or discover how you can help drive meaningful environmental progress in communities across the region.