Celebrate 25 Years of Clean Water Advocacy with Us! Will You Support Jill’s Challenge?
With your support, Freshwater Future has been fighting for safe, clean water resources from source to tap for nearly 30 years – and you can make a big difference today by donating to Freshwater Future’s Walk Paddle and Roll Challenge! Through the end of September, Freshwater Future’s Staff and Board are taking on activities around the Great Lakes Region to raise $5,000. The heart of our effort lies with Jill Ryan, Freshwater Future’s Executive Director for the past 25 years. She’s fueled by her passion to raise both awareness and funds for this work. Please consider a donation, big or small, to support Jill’s challenge and Freshwater Future’s work. Thank you for helping to make a difference! Click HERE to donate now.
[Volunteers Needed] Don’t Miss The Water is Life Festival Next Weekend!
Join Freshwater Future at the 6th annual Water is Life Festival, Saturday, August 31st, from 12:00 – 9:00 pm at Petoskey’s Festival Park! We will celebrate our relative, nibi (water), through music, art, food, youth learning, and community building. There is a phenomenal lineup of musical talent including Seth Bernard, Alina Moor & Urban Tropical, David Kroon, The Accidentals and more! This event is free, family-friendly, and open to the public. See you there – Bimaadiziwin Nibi | Water is Life! Want to register to attend and perhaps win a fabulous door prize or become a vendor or donor for the event? You can do that and more at the festival website: waterislifefestival.org!
Fracking Ohio’s Natural Areas
A Texas-based energy company, as the highest bidder, has been awarded a lease of 85 acres in Ohio’s Keen Wildlife Area for fracking. This decision, made during the Ohio Oil and Gas Land Management meeting, is part of a broader state approval of fracking across multiple counties, including Belmont and Monroe. Activists opposed to the industrial activity in parks raised concerns about fracking such as the impacts on wildlife and public health. Their concerns are underscored by data revealing over 1,400 fracking-related incidents in Ohio since 2018, with a significant number occurring in the counties now slated for these new leases. Freshwater Future believes fracking and related oil and gas development have no place in state parks and natural areas.
[Take Action] Save Our Public Lands and Waters: Say No to the Energy Permitting Reform Act
A dangerous piece of legislation, the Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024, threatens our environment, public health, and climate. If adopted, it would weaken critical environmental protections, opens up vast areas of public lands and offshore waters to more oil and gas drilling, and fast-track approvals for Liquefied Natural Gas exports without sufficient review. Please tell your senator to vote NO on this harmful bill that prioritizes fossil fuel and mining interests over community safety, undermines federal oversight, and diminishes the ability of impacted communities to challenge harmful projects. Don’t wait, voting could start as soon as September 9th. We have made it quick and easy for you to send your email – click here to take action!
Get Ready for Funding with Our Fall Grant Program!
Does your grassroots organization need funding for your water protection work? Our Fall Project Grants are open for applications until September 30th! You can learn about other successful grant projects from our spring grantees here.
