Deadline January 31st: Join Us in Rochester, NY for All About Water on March 27th!
Please join Freshwater Future and our grassroots partners for the All About Water 2025 Convening on March 27th, in Rochester, NY! We have a dynamic agenda covering critical water issues like replacing lead service lines, water privatization, 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! Space is limited. The early-bird registration and discounted pricing deadline is January 31, 2025.
- Date: Thursday, March 27th, 2025
- Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm | registration begins at 8:00 am | Breakfast & lunch provided
- Location: Rochester Institute of Technology Inn
- Agenda: Available here!
Save the Date: Spring Grant Applications Due March 31st!
The deadline for Freshwater Future’s Project Grant applications is March 31st. These grants provide financial support up to $5,000 for community groups working to promote drinking water, river, lake, shoreline, wetland, and groundwater protection in the Great Lakes Basin through grassroots advocacy efforts. Watch our Weekly for more details in coming weeks.
Lawsuit Threatens New National Lead in Drinking Water Protections
Last October, the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency updated the federal Lead and Copper Rule for drinking water. The much-needed improvements include lowering the concentration of lead in drinking water at which governments take action, requiring the removal of all lead service lines within 10 years, and increasing public notification requirements. Despite this historic step towards safer water, a powerful lobby for water utility interests filed a petition to review the new protections. Freshwater Future is dismayed by this blatant disregard for public health.
Ice Breakers at Work on the St. Clair River
It is finally cold enough for substantial ice on our lakes and rivers – and while that means skating, ice fishing, and other winter fun – it also spells the need for our ice breakers! This week, two ice breakers, specialized Coast Guard ships that clear ice from shipping lanes, rescued a freighter trapped in the icy St. Clair River. Always make sure the ice is safe before venturing onto any frozen water body.
2025 Monthly Mindfulness & Movement Begins Next Week!
Join our free 45-minute Mindfulness & Meditation monthly sessions starting Thursday, January 30th, to reduce stress, recharge, and refocus with expert guidance. Sign up here!
