Urgent Action: Proposed Energy Bill Would Harm the Great Lakes – Call + Email your Senator Today
Over the past few weeks, we’ve shared that the Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024 threatens our environment, public health, and climate. Now that the senate is back in session, it is more important than ever that your senator hears from you. You can still email your senator with 6 critical reasons to say no using this simple form. Thanks to the hundreds of you who have already sent in the form! Want to do more? Making a phone call to your senators will send an even stronger message. We have made it easy to find out who your senators are, what their phone numbers are, and created talking points for you to use – You can do all of that here!
Finish Line in Sight! Help Us Reach Our Walk, Paddle, and Roll Fundraiser Goal!
Freshwater Future staff, family, and friends are walking, paddling, and rolling to raise $5,000 for the Great Lakes by September 30th. We are almost halfway there! Thank you so much to everyone who has donated thus far! We have a little over a week to get across the finish line, can you help us meet our goal? Donate today! Together, your generous donation and Freshwater Future’s work supports on-the-ground water projects in local communities, keeps residents informed on threats to waters, and works on policy solutions that protect our drinking water and waterways!
Deadline September 30th: Freshwater Future’s Fall Project Grants!
While the September 30th application deadline is fast approaching, there is still time to apply for a Fall Project Grant from Freshwater Future. Project 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. Our staff is here to help you get in your application! You can watch a recording of the Grants Q&A Webinar here or talk to Laurie Breighner [laurie@freshwaterfuture.org or (231)348-8200 ext. 1] to check your eligibility, help with your application, or ask questions. Learn more about our Fall Project Grants here!
Your Voice is Needed to Improve Michigan + New York’s Water System Funding!
Michigan and New York’s drinking water infrastructure requires massive investments to stay safe and affordable. The main funding program to do just that – the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund – is now open for public comment. Improvements are needed in Michigan and New York so that historic funding reaches the communities that need it most. Will you help by taking action through Freshwater Future today? Submit your comments to both states and share the action through Freshwater Future before the public comment periods end next week – It only takes a minute to take action!
Free Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Training Across the Region Announced
Exposure to lead in any form, water, paint chips, or in toys can result in lead poisoning. A training series on how to safely renovate, repair, and paint to reduce lead exposure is being offered in Great Lakes cities in October. Homeowners, Painters, Renovation and Repair Contractors are invited to attend these free sessions. To learn more, check out the flyers for each session:10/1: Detroit10/2: Grand Rapids10/3: Flint10/8: Bloomington, IN10/9: Indianapolis10/22: Detroit10/23: Toledo10/24: Cleveland10/30: Evansville
