Excerpts from American River’s “Water Justice Toolkit: A Guide to Address Environmental Inequities in Frontline Communities” CLEAN AND SAFE WATER GUIDE (Page 30) COMMUNITY CASE STUDY: WORKING WITH RESIDENTS TO ENSURESAFE DRINKING WATER When a municipality issues an advisory on elevated lead levels in drinking water, residents are alarmed and looking for answers. Is my […]
Read MoreWater affordability is a growing problem in the United States. Researchers have estimated that within the coming few years, approximately 33% of the U.S. population will have water bills that are not affordable. When determining whether water is affordable, water rates are compared to household income. The United Nations for example, has determined that bills […]
Read MoreAll About Water Webinar Session Recordings Please find below the available recordings from previous AAW webinar sessions. Session #1: Equity & Water Affordability Session #2: Community & Water Affordability Session #3: Public Health & Water Affordability Session #4: Government & Water Affordability Session #5: Policy & Water Affordability Session #6: Strategy Session
Read MoreJuly 2, 2020 This week: Public Health and Water Affordability Focus of All About Water Webinar + Lake Erie Harmful Algal Blooms Forecast Program + Illinois Announces Two Funding Sources for Improving Water Quality + Michigan House Passes Bill For Toxic Firefighting Foam To Be Reported And Disposed + Potential for Mirages on Lake Michigan […]
Read MoreMay 15, 2020 This week: Freshwater Future Applauds New Ohio Bills to Protect Water Safety and Affordability + Covid-19 Stimulus Package Should Support Green Water Infrastructure + 3D Mapping of Plastic Pollution in Lake Erie + Sewage Could Help Track Coronavirus + Lake Michigan/Huron Breaks Water Level Record Four Months Running Freshwater Future Applauds New […]
Read MoreFor Immediate Release May 15, 2020 Media Contact: Kristy Meyer, Associate Director Freshwater Future kristy@freshwaterfuture.org 614-638-8948 Freshwater Future Organization, Others Applaud Introduction of Water Affordability Legislation in Ohio Columbus, OH – On Thursday May 15, 2020, Representative Erica Crawley (D-Columbus) introduced state legislation that will ensure clean, safe, affordable water for everyone in […]
Read MoreOctober 25, 2019 This week: U.S. EPA Releases Great Lakes Restoration Action Plan 3 + Water Affordability Discussed at All About Water Convening + Perch Supply Short in Wisconsin + Surfs Up on the Great Lakes U.S. EPA Releases Great Lakes Restoration Action Plan 3 Released on Tuesday, the Great Lakes Restoration Action Plan 3 contains federal […]
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