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Freshwater Future Weekly: May 15, 2026

This Week: Freshwater Future Joins Call for Emergency Action on Nitrate Contamination; Save Your Spot! Register Today for Upcoming Events; Michigan Residents: Support Dam Safety and Affordable Energy

Freshwater Future Weekly: May 1, 2026

This Week: New Events – Save your Spot; Southeast Michigan Water Utility Pauses Water Access for Data Centers; Ontario Government Fast Tracks Bill to Officially Merge Most Conservation Authorities

Weekly News: April 17th, 2026

Upcoming Events – Save Your Spot! Next Week – Fundraising Basics for Nonprofits Your organization’s important work requires funds. Join us at the Fundraising Basics Webinar on Tuesday, April 21, at 12 pm ET to learn about different sources of funds as well as methods to raise funds from individuals. We’ll share tips to connect […]

Weekly News: April 10, 2026

Grow with These April Events April 21: Fundraising Basics for Nonprofits Your organization’s important work requires funds. Join us at the Fundraising Basics Webinar on Tuesday, April 21, at 12 pm ET (11 am CT) to learn about different sources of funds and methods to raise funds from individuals. We’ll share tips to connect with […]

Weekly News: April 3, 2026

A Fun Night of Basketball Supporting Safe Drinking Water! Thank you to everyone who supported Freshwater Future at the Grand Rapids (Michigan) Gold Fan Appreciation night, sponsored by our partner Founders Brewing Company.  Proceeds from the 50/50 and bids on special edition jerseys featuring Freshwater Future’s logo will support our work to ensure safe, affordable […]

Weekly News: March 27, 2026

Your Voice is Needed to Support Ontario’s Watersheds Although the Province of Ontario voted last year to irresponsibly consolidate its 36 highly respected conservation authorities into just nine, this action has not yet been implemented. The Ontario Legislature opened its spring session this week – this is an opportunity for residents and charities to convince […]

Weekly News: March 20, 2026

Join Us to Celebrate the 2025 Freshwater Heroes! Protecting and restoring the health of the lakes, rivers, wetlands, shorelines, and our drinking water in our Great Lakes region requires hard work, persistence, and dedication. Freshwater Future is honored to present the 2025 Freshwater Heroes, whose efforts are inspirational and motivational. Please join us virtually on […]

Weekly News: March 13, 2026

Spring Project Grants – Two Weeks Until Proposals are Due! The Project Grants Program is currently open to proposals for financial support of grassroots advocacy activities that promote river, lake, shoreline, wetland, groundwater, and drinking water protection in the Great Lakes Basin. Grant awards range from $500 to $5,000 for grassroots project expenses and activities. We recommend that you […]

Weekly News: March 6, 2026

Stand Up for Ontario’s Conservation Authorities Although the Province of Ontario voted last year to irresponsibly consolidate its 36 highly respected conservation authorities into just seven, it has not yet been implemented. This is an opportunity for residents and charities to convince key decision makers to abandon the plan and instead support local, effective watershed […]