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Opinion: Bills could make water affordable for all Michiganians Michigan lawmakers propose the Affordable Water Now package to fix rising water costs, offering income-based billing and shutoff protection.

Michigan water bills have skyrocketed by an average of 40% since 2010, with some cities seeing increases up to 320%. The Affordable Water Now Act proposes a crucial solution that could lower water costs.

Read about making water more affordable and why it matters:
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Take Action: Keep Our Clean Water Protections!

The federal government is proposing to limit the rights of states and Tribes to protect local waterways and public health. Defend the Clean Water Act and submit your personalized comment by Feb 17!

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Indiana residents - your voice is needed to oppose a new state bill that threatens the safety of residents’ water from source to tap. Take action by sending your state senator a message ASAP: secure.everyaction.com/jIYWaZ29MkCk...

@bsky.app Read our latest blog: What A Global Debate on “Valuing” Water Means for the Great Lakes States- freshwaterfuture.org/less-commiss...

Please consider a year-end donation this year, and you’ll be making a lasting impact on the health of our Great Lakes, drinking water, and communities that we depend on and love. Make your donation here: secure.everyaction.com/mOv-YoDblUy9...

Celebrate Giving Tuesday by donating to Freshwater Future today and double your impact to protect the Great Lakes! Your Giving Tuesday donation will be matched dollar-for-dollar by generous donors, up to $2,000! Give your gift today here secure.everyaction.com/XEB3a0ri002O...

Chicago Residents—What are your plans for Wednesday, November 19th? Join us for an enjoyable evening at Patagonia Chicago Fulton Market Store, featuring good food, drinks, music, and involvement with non-profit groups like Freshwater Future! actionworks-6474.splashthat.com

$50M for controversial UP copper mine on chopping block in Michigan budget - Bridge Michigan A state budget still under negotiation is not expected to include $50 million for the controversial Copperwood mine project in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.

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WIN-Copperwood Mine Grant Cut from Final Michigan Budget!
Thanks to all of you for raising your voices, the new Michigan state budget was passed without the fifty-million-dollar grant sought by a Canadian mining company.

Wonderful, photos! Thank you for sharing the love! #WeAreLakeErie

In August, Freshwater Future and partners are launching the #WeAreLakeErie.🌊❤️Join the movement by sharing our content (or your own) with the hashtag #WeAreLakeErie to protect what we love! freshwaterfuture.org/we-are-lake-...

As part of our #WeAreLakeErie, we’re highlighting partner organizations across the region who are protecting the lakes we love. Lake Erie Waterkeeper is actively working to address CAFO/manure issues and their effects on Lake Erie's water quality, especially related to HABs.

#WeAreLakeErie !

#WeAreLakeErie !

In August, Freshwater Future and partners are launching the #WeAreLakeErie campaign, highlighting the significant role Lake Erie plays in our environment, biodiversity, economies, recreation, and overall well-being. ❤️Join the movement - share our content (or your own) with the hashtag #WeAreLakeErie

Protect The Porkies. If you are about Porcupine Mountains State Park write your Michigan legislators &/ or fill out the form at the link below & submit.
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Then buy a #protecttheporkies hoodie
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Jill Ryan, ED of Freshwater Future, visited local partners in Erie, PA, and attended Zurn Elkay Water Solutions' 125th anniversary celebration to commemorate the company’s donation of new filtered bottle filling stations to Erie Public Schools, ensuring students have access to clean, safe water.

Smartphones become tool in Detroit's flood fight: 'Sometimes the streets are almost entirely water' Gabriel Andersen, a 17-year-old from Southwest Detroit, earns money by documenting flooding in his neighborhood with the Flood Focus app.

With Freshwater Future's Flood Focus App, groups like Southwest Detroit Environmental Vision fight flooding in Detroit. More in Planet Detroit's story - planetdetroit.org/2025/04/southwest-detroit-flood-smartphones/https://planetdetroit.org/2025/04/southwest-detroit-flood-smartphones/

Wishing Everyone a Happy Earth Day!

Tell the EPA to Protect Our Wetlands! The U.S. EPA is moving to strip wetland protections threatening our environment, wildlife, and people of the Great Lakes region. Submit your comments by April 23, 2025 here - tinyurl.com/Wotus25comment

Need funding to protect drinking water, rivers, lakes, wetlands, shorelines, or groundwater in the Great Lakes region? Freshwater Future is accepting applications thru 3/31/25 for grants up to $5,000 for grassroots advocacy efforts focused on protecting water. freshwaterfuture.org/grant-progra...

The Canada Water Agency's National Freshwater Data Strategy — Centre for Ecosystem Management On September 25 & 26th, 2024, the Canada Water Agency - a branch of the federal government - hosted the National Freshwater Data Strategy Workshop at the Canada Centre for Inland Waters in Burling...

🌊 A Unified Future for Water Data in Canada?

The Canada Water Agency is leading the charge with its National #Freshwater Data Strategy, aiming to break down silos and create a seamless approach to water #data. We break it down for you: www.ecosystemscience.ca/news/the-can...

#GreatLakesSci 🐟

This year’s World Water Day campaign is about working together to put glacier preservation at the core of action plans to tackle climate change and the global water crisis. Learn more at: www.un.org/en/observanc...

Need funding to protect drinking water, rivers, lakes, wetlands, shorelines, or groundwater in the Great Lakes region? Freshwater Future is accepting applications thru 3/31/25 for grants up to $5,000 for grassroots advocacy efforts focused on protecting water. freshwaterfuture.org/grant-progra...

The celebration of this year’s Freshwater Heroes – a group of amazing local advocates and organizations fighting for the waters and communities of the Great Lakes region was moving and inspirational. To watch, go to: www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1mg...