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 call us to discuss your project ideas before applying. Contact Alana at (231) 348-8200 ext. 105 or Alana@freshwaterfuture.org to learn more! Applications are due by March 31st. A question and answer video can be viewed here.
Michigan Advocates Push for Solutions to Ensure Affordable Water
This week, members of the Water Equals Life Coalition gathered in Lansing to talk with legislators about the Affordable Water Now legislative package. Conversations raised awareness about the struggles Michiganders across the state are facing in accessing affordable water and the need for a statewide water affordability program. If you live in Michigan, send a message to your state representative and senator and ask them to co-sponsor and support this critical bill package.
Save Your Spot at these Upcoming Events
Next Week! Basic Campaign Planning Learning Session
Join Freshwater Future to learn the basics of campaign planning on Tuesday, March 17th at 12 pm ET. 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.
Mindfulness and Movement
Set aside a small part of your day and join us for a free 45-minute session to relax and restore! This March 31st gathering will be led by Jonathan Relucio, a mindfulness facilitator and coach with over 20 years of leadership and community organizing experience. All are invited to this 11:30 am ET event – please feel free to share. Register today and thank yourself later!
Join Us to Celebrate the 2025 Freshwater Heroes!
Protecting and restoring the health of the lakes, rivers, wetlands, shorelines 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. In honor of this Herculean effort, this annual award recognizes the special contributions of residents and organizations. Please join us virtually on April 1st at 12 pm ET to celebrate our Grassroots Advocate Award winners and may their stories give you hope and a boost to continue your work.(Please note this event will not be recorded, so don’t miss out.)
Resource – Understanding the Offsite Water Use of Data Centers
Proposals for data centers with plans to use large volumes of water are popping up all around the Great Lakes region. This helpful resource from the non-profit organization, Clean Wisconsin is useful for understanding the indirect water use of these large warehouses based on the type of cooling system and the energy source used.