Fair market value legislation has been expanding to several states in the Great Lakes region. Illinois, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Indiana…
Freshwater Future Weekly: October 18, 2024
This Week: Standing Up for Chester Water Authority: Save Public Water; How Fair Market Value Legislation is Paving the Way for Privatization; Register for Movement and Mindfulness; Technology Used to Track Muskie and Lake Sturgeon
Freshwater Future Weekly: October 11, 2024
This Week: Updated Lead and Copper Rule Released; Celebrating Freshwater Future’s Canadian Board; RESCHEDULED DATE-Movement & Mindfulness; Great Lakes States Receive Funds to Test Exposure to Toxic Chemicals
Updated Lead and Copper Rule Released by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
While this rule is a critical step forward, we must push for equitable replacements, public education, and prioritization for our most vulnerable communities.
Freshwater Future Weekly: October 4, 2024
This Week: Urgent Action: Proposed Energy Bill Would Harm the Great Lakes; Thank You to All Our Supporters; Detroiters: Recertify Your Lifeline Benefits Now; Harmful Algal Blooms on the Rise in Wisconsin; Water Privatization Costs Ontario Pensioners 1 Billion Dollars
The Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024 + The Great Lakes and Water Quality
Summary: Senator Manchin’s Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024 [S4753] is being pushed as a climate bill, but in reality,…
Freshwater Future Weekly News: September 26, 2024
This Week: Urgent Action: Proposed Energy Bill Would Harm the Great Lakes; Donate to the Walk, Paddle, and Roll Fundraiser Goal by 9/30; Your Voice is Needed to Improve Michigan’s + Indiana’s Water System Funding; Deadline September 30th for Freshwater Future’s Fall Project Grants; Recognizing the Human Right to Utilities at the National Level
Water Quality Protections Disregarded in Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024
The Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024 promises streamlined permitting reform to aid in the United States’ clean energy transition, but in reality, it sacrifices crucial environmental safeguards and limits community voices for the sake of corporate convenience
Freshwater Future Weekly: September 20, 2024
This Week: Urgent Action: Proposed Energy Bill Would Harm the Great Lakes; Finish Line in Sight! Help Us Reach Our Walk, Paddle, and Roll Fundraiser Goal; Deadline September 30th: Freshwater Future’s Fall Project Grants; Your Voice is Needed to Improve Michigan + New York’s Water System Funding; Free Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Training; Register for Movement & Mindfulness with Us
Freshwater Future Weekly News: September 13, 2024
This Week: Urgent Action: Proposed Energy Bill Would Harm Water–Call + Email your Senator Today; Support Freshwater Future–Donate to Our Walk, Paddle, and Roll Fundraiser; Join Us on September 17th! Water Wars: How Corporations Play the Long Game; Did You Miss the Fall Project Grant Webinar? No Worries, Recording Available; Invasive Aquatic Plant Found in Canada for the First Time