Deadline September 30th: Freshwater Future’s Fall Project Grants!
Only a few more days are between us and the September 30th (at midnight!) application deadline for Freshwater Future’s Fall Project Grants. These grants provide financial support for community groups working to promote drinking water, river, lake, shoreline, wetland, and groundwater protection in the Great Lakes Basin through grassroots advocacy efforts. There is still time to apply and our staff is here to help you get in your application! Contact Alana at (231) 348-8200, ext.6 or Alana@freshwaterfuture.org with any questions.
- Q&A webinar recording
- Request for Proposals flyer
- Grant Programs web page
- View our past projects here
Reverend Pinkney: A Tireless Advocate for Clean Drinking Water in Benton Harbor
A fight for clean water can bring unexpected leaders to the forefront, as Reverend Pinkney’s story reveals in Benton Harbor, Michigan. Facing a community long-burdened by unsafe drinking water, he and his allies went door-to-door delivering nearly 200 water filters this summer while working to ease fears of speaking out. From filing petitions that drew national attention to cultivating a community garden on once-abandoned land, Reverend Pinkney shows how persistence and care can build resilience. In her latest blog for Freshwater Future, Angelique Willis reflects on how Reverend Pinkney’s advocacy continues to shape Benton Harbor’s fight for justice. Read the blog here!
Take Actions: Together, Our Voices Make a Difference
Time is running out: Tell Leaders to Deny Taxpayer Funds for the Copperwood Mine
As legislators in Michigan and the U.S. Congress work to finalize their respective budgets by October 1st, you still have the opportunity to raise your voice in protest of taxpayer dollars going towards a new mine near Lake Superior and adjacent to the Porcupine Mountains State Park.
Send a message now and tell key decision-makers in Michigan and in Washington, D.C. to deny taxpayer funds for a proposed copper sulfide mine. Please speak out today to protect nearby Lake Superior and the State Park from toxic pollution.
First Permanent Sea Lamprey Trap Installed on Canadian Side of Lake Superior
Sea lampreys, one of the many non-native invasive species that threaten the Great Lakes’ ecosystems, must now contend with a new permanent trap set at the Neebing River Weir in Thunder Bay. Following years of using temporary traps, this new method is safer and allows the Lakehead Region Conservation Authority, the Sea Lamprey Control Centre, and the Department of Fisheries and Oceans to consistently monitor the impacts of sea lamprey control methods. These vampire fish, nicknamed for their gruesome method of attacking prey, critically threaten the Great Lakes’ five-billion-dollar fishing industry.
Thank you for your support – 2025 Walk Paddle & Roll Challenge
Our annual Walk Paddle and Roll campaign has ended, but you can still donate and make an impact through the end of September. We REACHED our goal! Thank you to everyone who donated and for being part of our efforts to ensure everyone in the Great Lakes Region has access to clean, safe water from source to tap! Give your gift today!
