Freshwater Future Weekly: March 17, 2023

Freshwater Future Weekly: March 17, 2023

This Week: Celebrate Our Freshwater Heroes On March 21st, Now’s The Time: Spring Project Grant Applications Due March 31st, Join The Accelerating Change Webinar On World Water Day, Freshwater Future Celebrates Great Lakes Days In D.C., Water Debt For Residents Of New York City Surpasses 1 Billion Dollars, And Upcoming Events

Freshwater Future Weekly: March 10, 2023

Freshwater Future Weekly: March 10, 2023

This Week: House Votes To Reject The New Clean Water Act Rule Protecting Waterways ~ Now’s The Time: Spring Project Grant Applications Due March 31st ~ Race Is Sold Out – But You Can Still Support Freshwater Future At The Big House 5k Race ~ Tribal Members Dispute Report Findings Citing Company’s History Of Environmental Spills ~ Valuing Clean Water Connects Us, But Disinformation Is Trying To Force Divides

Freshwater Future Weekly: March 3, 2023

Freshwater Future Weekly: March 3, 2023

This Week: REGISTRATION OPEN – How to Help Your Community Access Federal Water Funds; Canadian Government Urged to Deliver on Promise to Invest $1 billion in Freshwater Action Plan; Everyone Deserves Clean, Safe, and Affordable Water: Take the Water Affordability Pledge Today!; Harbor Springs Festival Features Freshwater Future’s Very Own Ann Baughman REGISTRATION OPEN – How to Help Your Community […]

Freshwater Future Weekly: February 24, 2023

Freshwater Future Weekly: February 24, 2023

This Week: Tools and Tips for Helping Your Community Access Federal Water Funds; Spring Project Grant Applications Due March 31st; Update on the East Palestine Train Derailment; Big House 5k Race Almost at Capacity – Register Today! Tools and Tips for Helping Your Community Access Federal Water Funds Mark your calendar for the upcoming virtual […]

Freshwater Future Weekly: February 17, 2023

Freshwater Future Weekly: February 17, 2023

This Week: Ohio Train Derailment Response Lacking To Protect Public Health; Thank You For Speaking Out On Proposed Michigan Camp Grayling Expansion; Freshwater Future Heroes Award Ceremony – Join Us For The Online Celebration; Update – Great Lakes Ice Coverage At Historic Lows

Freshwater Future Weekly: February 9, 2023

Freshwater Future Weekly: February 9, 2023

This Week: Freshwater Future Executive Director Jill Ryan to Speak About Freshwater Issues; Not Too Late to Register for the Big House 5K Race; Save the Date – Celebrating Freshwater Heroes on March 21st, 2023; Long-Term Solutions for Water Affordability in Michigan Still Lacking Freshwater Future Executive Director Jill Ryan to […]

Freshwater Future Weekly: February 3, 2023

Freshwater Future Weekly: February 3, 2023

This Week: Need Funds for Your Water Work; There’s Still Time to Sign Up for 2023 Water Watchers Wellness Sessions; Lack of EPA Rules Allowing Refineries to Legally Discharge, Including to the Great Lakes; EPA Slated to Stop Toxic Coal Ash Disposal at Two Michigan Energy Plants  Need Funds for Your […]

Freshwater Future Weekly: January 27, 2023

Freshwater Future Weekly: January 27, 2023

This Week: Chautauqua Lake District Abandoned After Public Opposition; REGISTER NOW! – Big House 5k Race in Ann, Arbor, Michigan; Oneida Nation of the Thames Proposes Solution for On-going Water Crises; 20-Year Mining Ban Issued on Land Near Boundary Waters, Minnesota Chautauqua Lake District Abandoned After Public Opposition Over 100 people showed up […]

Freshwater Future Weekly: January 20, 2023

Freshwater Future Weekly: January 20, 2023

This Week: More Funds Available for Spring Grants– Is Your Organization Eligible?; There’s Still Time to Register for Self-Care + Leadership at Water Watchers & Wellness; Passing the Torch and Preserving the Flame Ritual Seeking Nominations; Lack of Ice Over Great Lakes Causes Concern More Funds Available for Spring Grants– Is Your […]

Freshwater Future Weekly: January 13, 2023

Freshwater Future Weekly: January 13, 2023

This Week: REGISTRATION OPEN – Water Watchers & Wellness; Spread the Word: Increased Assistance for Water Bills Available for Michigan Households!; PFAS Update!  REGISTRATION OPEN – Water Watchers & Wellness  Kick off 2023 with a commitment to gaining leadership and self-care skills by registering for the Water Watchers & Wellness series! All you […]

Freshwater Future Weekly: January 6, 2023

Freshwater Future Weekly: January 6, 2023

This Week: Communities Take Actions to Protect Drinking Water and Other Water Resources; Check-Out Jobs and Fellowships on Freshwater Future Website; BREAKING: Biden Administration Restores Protection for Waterways; Is Drinking More Water One of Your New Year’s Resolutions? Communities Take Actions to Protect Drinking Water and Other Water Resources Testing school drinking water for […]

Freshwater Future Weekly: December 28, 2022

Freshwater Future Weekly: December 28, 2022

This Week: Give the Gift of Safe and Clean Water with Your Year-End Gift Today; Water Watchers & Wellness Resources Available; Appreciating Ice at the Ice Museum Give the Gift of Safe and Clean Water with Your Year-End Gift Today! Imagine the impact you could have with a year-end gift today to bring […]

Freshwater Future Weekly: December 21, 2022

Freshwater Future Weekly: December 21, 2022

This Week: Happy Holidays + Happy New Year from Freshwater Future; Proposed Ohio Salmon Farm Would Withdraw 5-Million Gallons of Water Per Day; Noticed Changes in Water Quality? Share Your Observations with the International Joint Commission; Podcast Recommendation: Title Track’s State of Water Podcast  Happy Holidays + Happy New Year […]

Freshwater Future Weekly: December 16, 2022

Freshwater Future Weekly: December 16, 2022

This Week: Give the Gift of Clean Water; New York Governor Vetoes Utility Transparency Bill; Is Your Community’s Water System in Need of Upgrades? Don’t Miss Out on Federal Funds Give the Gift of Clean Water!  You can ensure a brighter future and help make lasting change for water across the […]

Freshwater Future Weekly: December 9, 2022

Freshwater Future Weekly: December 9, 2022

This Week: NOW OUT: Freshwater Voices Newsletter Issue 3; Give the Gift of Safe and Clean Water with Your Year-End Gift Today; State of Ohio to Create “Pollution Diet” for Lake Erie; Take Action: Encourage Your Community to Focus on the Rising Cost of Water; 2023 State Revolving Fund Application […]

Freshwater Future Weekly: December 2, 2022

Freshwater Future Weekly: December 2, 2022

This Week: Study Finds Affordable Water for All Michiganders Is Possible; Give the Gift of Water; Still Time to Weigh in on Bill 23 – More Homes Built Faster Passed in Ontario Legislature; Freshwater Future Presents Flood Focus App at National Climate Adaptation Forum New Study Finds That Affordable Water […]

Freshwater Future Weekly: November 23, 2022

Freshwater Future Weekly: November 23, 2022

This Week: “State of Water” Podcast Features A Conversation with Freshwater Future’s Executive Director; Touring One of the Most Polluted Areas in Michigan; Benton Harbor Water System Alternatives Analysis Finds Retaining Ownership the Best Option; Ontario’s Proposed More Homes Built Faster Bill Significantly Impacts Environmental Policy and Regulation “State of Water” Podcast Features […]

Freshwater Future Weekly: November 18, 2022

Freshwater Future Weekly: November 18, 2022

This Week: Ontario’s Proposed More Homes Built Faster Bill Significantly Impacts Environmental Policy and Regulation; US Great Lakes Election Results Highlights for Water and Climate Change; Freshwater Future Earns 2022 Platinum Seal of Transparency  Ontario’s Proposed More Homes Built Faster Bill Significantly Impacts Environmental Policy On October 25th,  the More Homes Built Faster […]

Freshwater Future Weekly: November 11, 2022

Freshwater Future Weekly: November 11, 2022

This Week: Your Feedback Used to Guide Freshwater Future Strategic Plan; Invitation to White House EJ Advisory Council Meeting; Find Out What’s in Your Tap Water; Wolverine Worldwide Receives Citation for Delay in PFAS Cleanup Your Feedback Used to Guide Freshwater Future Strategic Plan Thanks to all of you that provided feedback […]

Freshwater Future Weekly: November 2, 2022

Freshwater Future Weekly: November 2, 2022

This Week: Michigan PFAS Survey – Your Input Needed; Elected Officials Lookup Page; Fundraising for Emergency Response for Benton Harbor Residents; Dedicated Environmental Attorney to Train Next Generation Michigan PFAS Survey – Your Input Needed!  Below is a link to a survey to assess attitudes and perceptions concerning risks to drinking […]