Freshwater Future Joins Call for Emergency Action on Nitrate Contamination
Nitrate contamination of drinking water contributes to serious public health risks, including cancer. Following a recent report from Iowa that highlights the growing evidence of a public health emergency, more than 80 organizations urged the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Health and Human Services to take emergency action to address nitrate in drinking water. Specifically, the agencies use their public health emergency authorities to identify and reduce nitrate pollution, fund treatment in communities, and address Iowa’s 2024 unanswered request for emergency action to protect residents.
Agricultural practices are a significant source of nitrate pollution, especially in the Great Lakes states. In Wisconsin, for example, agriculture causes nearly 90% of the nitrate contamination in groundwater. Stronger water quality standards and funding are needed to protect public health and eliminate sources of nitrate pollution. Freshwater Future will keep you updated when the U.S. EPA requests public input during the next routine drinking water standard review.
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Community-led Fundraising: Getting Your Supporters to Raise Funds
May 19th at 12 pm ET
In our next monthly learning session, Freshwater Future will discuss how to engage supporters to help fundraise for your organization. Also known as “peer-to-peer” fundraising, supporters can be powerful allies to increase donations on your behalf. This event will not be recorded, so please attend to learn useful tips and strategies! Register here!
Mindfulness and Movement
Join Freshwater Future for this free 45-minute session with Jonathan Relucio, an expert with over 20 years of experience. All are welcome to join!
Michigan Residents: Support Dam Safety and Affordable Energy
While not all Michigan residents live near dams, almost all of them will be negatively impacted if Consumer’s Energy is allowed to sell all 13 of its hydropower dams in the state. A sale would increase rates, limit government oversight over rates, and increase the risk of mismanagement and dam failure. Later this year, the Michigan Public Service Commission will decide whether or not to approve the dam sale to an out-of-state private equity company. Your voice is needed to support affordable energy rates, dam safety, and corporate accountability. Click here for talking points and public comment instructions!
