Freshwater Future Weekly: February 27, 2026

Thank You to The Fred and Barbara Erb Family Foundation for Their Support

Freshwater Future is pleased to announce that we have received a $850,000 multiyear grant from the The Fred and Barbara Erb Family Foundation. This funding will allow Freshwater Future to assist more local groups by providing resources, organizational help, and tools for community organizations to enhance their skills in messaging, campaign planning, and internal operations to increase grassroots effectiveness and sustainability for water. Learn more about The Fred and Barbara Erb Family Foundation grantmaking to strengthen the region’s future.

Thank You to The Fred and Barbara Erb Family Foundation for Their Support

Freshwater Future is pleased to announce that we have received a $850,000 multiyear grant from the The Fred and Barbara Erb Family Foundation. This funding will allow Freshwater Future to assist more local groups by providing resources, organizational help, and tools for community organizations to enhance their skills in messaging, campaign planning, and internal operations to increase grassroots effectiveness and sustainability for water. Learn more about The Fred and Barbara Erb Family Foundation grantmaking to strengthen the region’s future.

New Upcoming Events to Learn, Relax, and Celebrate

March 17                     Basic Campaign Planning Learning Session Register

Join Freshwater Future on Tuesday March 17 at 12 pm Eastern Time to learn the basics of campaign planning. You’ll leave with a better understanding of key planning components so that your advocacy is strategic and impactful. This session is free and open to all.

March 31                     Mindfulness and Movement Register

April 1                          Freshwater Heroes Virtual Celebration Register

April 21                        Non-Profit Fundraising Basics Learning Session Save the Date

April 29                        Mindfulness and Movement Save the Date

Now Accepting Spring Project Grant Proposals

It’s time to start thinking about Spring Project Grant Applications! Community-based organizations are invited to apply for grants ranging from $500 to $5000 to assist with water advocacy work. Not sure if your project is a good fit? Read more on our grants webpage, which includes a map of all previously funded projects and frequently asked questions. You can also call or email Alana at (231) 348-8200 ext. 6 or [email protected]) to learn more! Applications are due by March 31st. 

Take Actions: Together, Our Voices Make a Difference

New: Indiana Residents, Time to Reach out to Your State Senator (Again!)

For over a month, environmental advocates in Indiana have been working hard to stop a bill, which seeks to dismantle the state’s environmental protections and agency. Despite passing both the state senate and house, there is growing bipartisan pushback against Indiana Senate Bill 277 and a chance to prevent this dangerous bill from becoming law. One more full senate vote remains – send a message or call your state senator today with this lookup tool and ask them to put Hoosiers’ public health over polluters’ profits by opposing this harmful bill.