WHO WE ARE / RESEARCH
An independent
research organization.
Michigan-based public-interest research focused on understanding decisions, checking claims against evidence, and making the public record accessible.
ABOUT OUR RESEARCH
Research with purpose.
Clarity with care.
Pleiades Watchtower Initiative is an independent public-interest research organization based in Michigan. We examine the records, plans, data, and decisions behind issues that affect communities.
Our research includes local government and public policy, large-scale development, energy and transmission infrastructure, land use, environmental questions, and community impacts. We review official documents, public filings, maps, and reporting to understand what can be substantiated.
We separate verified facts from interpretations, acknowledge uncertainty, cross-check sources, and correct errors. Our goal is to make research understandable and useful to the public, including residents and community organizers.
EXAMPLES OF OUR RESEARCH →Founded by Justin Macauley, Founder & Director.
OUR EMBLEM
Vigilance.
Truth.
Protection.
The stars represent orientation. The lighthouse represents careful observation and transparency. The open book represents research, public records, and the responsibility to test claims against evidence.