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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 […]
Freshwater Future Weekly: October 27, 2022
This Week: All About Water Fall Convening Reconfigured; Lead in Duluth; Strategic Plan Survey Drawing; NAF Conference; Interested in Climate Impacts on Water Quality? Sign-up for a Short Course | Nov. 1 – Dec. 6 All About Water Fall Convening Reconfigured Our Fall 2022 All About Water Convening will occur through […]