Your Year-End Gift Is Urgent Now More Than Ever to Protect the Great Lakes
Now more than ever, Freshwater Future is dedicated to supporting the needs of our Great Lakes community. The challenges to our Great Lakes region are pressing, but when we stand together, we can make a lasting difference. Please consider your year-end gift to help safeguard the Great Lakes and support our communities. Every dollar you give will help make a lasting impact on the health of our water resources and communities that we depend on and love.
Register: Join Us in Rochester, NY on March 27th, 2025 for All About Water
All About Water invites you to the 2025 Convening on March 27th, in Rochester, NY. Join us along with other grassroots and community organizations to learn, discuss, and connect over pressing water issues like replacing lead service lines and harmful algal blooms. Limited funds to assist with travel costs are available on a first come, first served basis – Don’t wait to sign up! Please share this with your colleagues, friends, and fellow water protectors who call the Great Lakes home. We can’t wait to see you there!
Understanding the Political Landscape of the Great Lakes
This year’s elections have changed the political landscapes that water advocates must navigate in our work to protect Great Lakes communities. We have put together the chart below to help visualize control of the eight Great Lakes states starting in 2025. You can also look up your elected officials on our website. (Please note that this will provide you with your current (2024) elected officials until January.)
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The Safe Drinking Water Act Turns 50 Years Old: Here is to Another 50!
The Safe Drinking Water Act was signed into law on December 16, 1974, creating enforceable drinking water quality standards for the first time. Fifty years later, and our water is being monitored and protected from over 90 contaminants – like lead, arsenic, and now PFAS. Freshwater Future acts as a watchdog for Safe Drinking Water Act violations and exceedances of lead in drinking water in the Great Lakes region, helping residents stay safe. We stand ready to safeguard critical drinking water protections. We’ll keep you informed on important issues that impact safe drinking water.
