In a region holding 21% of the world’s fresh surface water, it is no surprise that corporations want to profit from the waters of the Great Lakes. Water privatization, where drinking or waste water systems are run or taken over by for-profit corporations, threatens the affordability and sovereignty of local communities.
At Freshwater Future, we are deeply committed to safeguarding the unique and vital water resources of our region. This commitment extends to opposing water privatization and advocating for community-driven solutions tailored to the needs of Great Lakes communities.
Learn more about the threat of water privatization and protecting local governance
Watch Mary Grant, Public Water for All Director at Food and Water Watch, present on dangers of privatization, including corporate strategies, case studies, types of privatization and solutions at the 2023 All About Water Convening in Benton Harbor, MI.
