As the CWA turns 50 years old on October 18th, 2022, we are reflecting on the landmark law and looking towards a future with strong protections for our waters.
One of the Risks of Water System Regionalization – Boil Water Advisory Impacts Nearly 1 Million People
Many Michigan state representatives and civil servants seek one-size fits all solutions, like regionalization, to address the growing challenges of aging infrastructure, water quality, and affordability. However, the injustices created by regional entities such as GLWA have caused Michigan water advocates to demand a different way forward.
Getting to know Lake Erie – We Are Lake Erie Day!
Cleaning up Lake Erie again will require sizeable collective efforts and long-term commitments from the federal, provincial and state governments as well as many communities and stakeholders all around the lake.
Update on the Toxic Spill of Hexavalent Chromium in the Huron River, Michigan 
Update on the Toxic Spill of Hexavalent Chromium in the Huron River, MichiganÂ
Near Zero Health Advisories for PFAS Chemicals Announced by U.S. EPA
Recently, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) adopted new health advisories for four specific types of PFAS. The new health advisories are 17,500 times lower for PFOA and 3,500 times lower for PFOS than the U.S. EPA health advisories established in 2016.
The Fate of Clean Water Being Decided at SCOTUS
This upcoming Supreme Court decision could eliminate federal protections for a vast swath of wetlands, disrupting the ecology of our watersheds, with impacts on fish and wildlife habitats and flood protection.
Water Justice Advocates to Demand Transparency from DWSD
‘Mothers of the Movement’ Come Together to Highlight Impact of Water Shutoffs and Urge DWSD to Share Water Affordability Plan Details, Collect Community Input
Are lead water lines being replaced in your community?
What to know to reduce exposure to lead before, during, and after replacement
Water Connects Us All
Freshwater Future Staff Member, Kristen Haitain Joins Water Advocates at National River Rally
Freshwater Future Hosts Two Environmental Fellows
The Environmental Fellows Program operates out of the Yale School of the Environment, and provides opportunities for historically underrepresented students in the environmental workforce to gain work experience in environmental philanthropies, the nonprofit and for-profit sectors, and government agencies.