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For the last year, volunteers from the Ohio-based Williams County Alliance monitored the impact of unpermitted cattle feeding operations that are impacting the St. Joseph watershed with the help of a Project Grant. Their outreach made local leaders more aware of poor manure management practices.
September 15, 2026 at 8:49 PM
For the last year, volunteers from the Ohio-based Williams County Alliance monitored the impact of unpermitted cattle feeding operations that are impacting the St. Joseph watershed with the help of a Project Grant. Their outreach made local leaders more aware of poor manure management practices.
More than a month ago, the federal government issued an order halting construction on an Illinois construction project designed to stop invasive carp from reaching the Great Lakes. This week, the order was lifted. 🎉
Thank you to all the voices that contributed to this win!
Photo: Ryan Hagerty/USFWS
Thank you to all the voices that contributed to this win!
Photo: Ryan Hagerty/USFWS
September 4, 2026 at 1:29 PM
More than a month ago, the federal government issued an order halting construction on an Illinois construction project designed to stop invasive carp from reaching the Great Lakes. This week, the order was lifted. 🎉
Thank you to all the voices that contributed to this win!
Photo: Ryan Hagerty/USFWS
Thank you to all the voices that contributed to this win!
Photo: Ryan Hagerty/USFWS
Celebrate water this Saturday, September 5th at the Water Is Life Festival in Petoskey, Michigan! 🌊
The Water Is Life Festival celebrates our connection to water and builds power through community. Enjoy canoe rides, food, live music, and beautiful views of the Little Traverse Bay.
The Water Is Life Festival celebrates our connection to water and builds power through community. Enjoy canoe rides, food, live music, and beautiful views of the Little Traverse Bay.
September 3, 2026 at 5:43 PM
Celebrate water this Saturday, September 5th at the Water Is Life Festival in Petoskey, Michigan! 🌊
The Water Is Life Festival celebrates our connection to water and builds power through community. Enjoy canoe rides, food, live music, and beautiful views of the Little Traverse Bay.
The Water Is Life Festival celebrates our connection to water and builds power through community. Enjoy canoe rides, food, live music, and beautiful views of the Little Traverse Bay.
Happy World Lake Day!
Earth's 117 million lakes contain ~90% of the planet’s unfrozen surface freshwater. Freshwater Future supports the Great Lakes watershed by advocating for stronger policy that will safeguard our water for generations to come. 🌎 What's your favorite lake?
Photo: Lindsey Taylor
Earth's 117 million lakes contain ~90% of the planet’s unfrozen surface freshwater. Freshwater Future supports the Great Lakes watershed by advocating for stronger policy that will safeguard our water for generations to come. 🌎 What's your favorite lake?
Photo: Lindsey Taylor
August 27, 2026 at 7:06 PM
Happy World Lake Day!
Earth's 117 million lakes contain ~90% of the planet’s unfrozen surface freshwater. Freshwater Future supports the Great Lakes watershed by advocating for stronger policy that will safeguard our water for generations to come. 🌎 What's your favorite lake?
Photo: Lindsey Taylor
Earth's 117 million lakes contain ~90% of the planet’s unfrozen surface freshwater. Freshwater Future supports the Great Lakes watershed by advocating for stronger policy that will safeguard our water for generations to come. 🌎 What's your favorite lake?
Photo: Lindsey Taylor
Thinking about visiting a beach, kayaking your favorite lake, or just heading out for a swim? Check out our latest blog post to learn about key water safety issues in the Great Lakes.
Read here: freshwaterfuture.org/you-packed-t...
#GreatLakes #beachsafety #waterquality
Read here: freshwaterfuture.org/you-packed-t...
#GreatLakes #beachsafety #waterquality
August 26, 2026 at 5:35 PM
Thinking about visiting a beach, kayaking your favorite lake, or just heading out for a swim? Check out our latest blog post to learn about key water safety issues in the Great Lakes.
Read here: freshwaterfuture.org/you-packed-t...
#GreatLakes #beachsafety #waterquality
Read here: freshwaterfuture.org/you-packed-t...
#GreatLakes #beachsafety #waterquality
Celebrate World Lake Day on Aug. 27 at 9am ET/8am CT! The 90-minute global online event will feature news & updates, stories, science, inspiration, and calls to action.
Join us and register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Join us and register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
August 25, 2026 at 6:03 PM
Celebrate World Lake Day on Aug. 27 at 9am ET/8am CT! The 90-minute global online event will feature news & updates, stories, science, inspiration, and calls to action.
Join us and register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Join us and register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Meet Freshwater Future’s new Grants & Engagement Manager! Lindsey Taylor grew up exploring the shores of Lake Superior and is currently based in Duluth, Minnesota. As the Grants & Engagement Manager, her role is to support grant applicants and organizational members in achieving your mission. 🌊
August 20, 2026 at 7:55 PM
Meet Freshwater Future’s new Grants & Engagement Manager! Lindsey Taylor grew up exploring the shores of Lake Superior and is currently based in Duluth, Minnesota. As the Grants & Engagement Manager, her role is to support grant applicants and organizational members in achieving your mission. 🌊
Freshwater Future is taking time today to reflect on how much we all depend on Lake Erie! This collage is a collection of words our community has used to describe this amazing resource. Is there a word you’d like to add? If so join the conversation by commenting your word OR the “🌊” emoji below.
August 14, 2026 at 3:15 PM
Freshwater Future is taking time today to reflect on how much we all depend on Lake Erie! This collage is a collection of words our community has used to describe this amazing resource. Is there a word you’d like to add? If so join the conversation by commenting your word OR the “🌊” emoji below.
It's that time of the year! Show your love! #WeAreLakeErie #ProtectWhatYouLove
@FreshwaterFuture is celebrating Lake Erie this month. I’m sharing these recent photos from the shores and marshes of the Western Basin in NW Ohio and SE Michigan. Add your Erie stories and memories with this hashtag. #WeAreLakeErie
August 14, 2026 at 1:42 PM
It's that time of the year! Show your love! #WeAreLakeErie #ProtectWhatYouLove
Who loves #LakeErie ? Join us tomorrow to show your love for this cherished Great Lake! #WeAreLakeErie
What is your favorite part about Lake Erie? Comment down below and let us know! #WeAreLakeErie #GreatLakes #WaterConservation #LakeErie #Nature #ProtectWhatYouLove
August 13, 2026 at 5:59 PM
Who loves #LakeErie ? Join us tomorrow to show your love for this cherished Great Lake! #WeAreLakeErie
What is your favorite part about Lake Erie? Comment down below and let us know! #WeAreLakeErie #GreatLakes #WaterConservation #LakeErie #Nature #ProtectWhatYouLove
August 12, 2026 at 5:52 PM
What is your favorite part about Lake Erie? Comment down below and let us know! #WeAreLakeErie #GreatLakes #WaterConservation #LakeErie #Nature #ProtectWhatYouLove
Did you know that Lake Erie provides more than 11 million people with their drinking water? Not only that but more than 14 million people live in the Lake Erie basin. If you have a story to share about Lake Erie, fill out the survey at freshwaterfuture.org/WeAreLakeErie ! #LakeErie #WeAreLakeErie
July 31, 2026 at 9:02 PM
Did you know that Lake Erie provides more than 11 million people with their drinking water? Not only that but more than 14 million people live in the Lake Erie basin. If you have a story to share about Lake Erie, fill out the survey at freshwaterfuture.org/WeAreLakeErie ! #LakeErie #WeAreLakeErie
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Climate change, not Canadian forest management policy, is to blame for current wildfire blazes. Canada is experiencing faster warming than the global average, contributing to hotter, dryer fire seasons.
More:https://conta.cc/4wfoPuP
More:https://conta.cc/4wfoPuP
July 22, 2026 at 8:07 PM
Climate change, not Canadian forest management policy, is to blame for current wildfire blazes. Canada is experiencing faster warming than the global average, contributing to hotter, dryer fire seasons.
More:https://conta.cc/4wfoPuP
More:https://conta.cc/4wfoPuP
It's construction season! 🚧 For safe drinking water tips during lead service line replacements, read our updated online toolkit ➡️ heyzine.com/flip-book/16...
#greatlakes #noleadissafe #gettheleadout #safedrinkingwater #lead #freshwater
#greatlakes #noleadissafe #gettheleadout #safedrinkingwater #lead #freshwater
June 17, 2026 at 5:57 PM
It's construction season! 🚧 For safe drinking water tips during lead service line replacements, read our updated online toolkit ➡️ heyzine.com/flip-book/16...
#greatlakes #noleadissafe #gettheleadout #safedrinkingwater #lead #freshwater
#greatlakes #noleadissafe #gettheleadout #safedrinkingwater #lead #freshwater
Stand Up For Michigan's Wetlands! Take action and ask your state legislators to OPPOSE rollbacks!➡️ secure.everyaction.com/mobIX5EfCkql... #GreatLakes #TakeAction #Michigan #WOTUS #WatersoftheUnitedStates #CleanWaterAct #waterislife
June 15, 2026 at 8:39 PM
Stand Up For Michigan's Wetlands! Take action and ask your state legislators to OPPOSE rollbacks!➡️ secure.everyaction.com/mobIX5EfCkql... #GreatLakes #TakeAction #Michigan #WOTUS #WatersoftheUnitedStates #CleanWaterAct #waterislife
Check out our new toolkit - Guide to Sulfide Mining Laws: Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin.
If #mining interests threaten your area and local waters, Freshwater Future is here to help. Find all our toolkits here: freshwaterfuture.org/toolkits-for...
#greatlakes #freshwater #takeaction
If #mining interests threaten your area and local waters, Freshwater Future is here to help. Find all our toolkits here: freshwaterfuture.org/toolkits-for...
#greatlakes #freshwater #takeaction
June 11, 2026 at 3:28 PM
Check out our new toolkit - Guide to Sulfide Mining Laws: Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin.
If #mining interests threaten your area and local waters, Freshwater Future is here to help. Find all our toolkits here: freshwaterfuture.org/toolkits-for...
#greatlakes #freshwater #takeaction
If #mining interests threaten your area and local waters, Freshwater Future is here to help. Find all our toolkits here: freshwaterfuture.org/toolkits-for...
#greatlakes #freshwater #takeaction
New York Residents! Urge your state legislators to PASS the Lead Pipe Replacement Act before the session ends this Thursday June 4th! #takeaction #noleadissafe #newyork #nypol #getheleadout secure.everyaction.com/AK3t8hwFQUi5...
June 1, 2026 at 3:04 PM
New York Residents! Urge your state legislators to PASS the Lead Pipe Replacement Act before the session ends this Thursday June 4th! #takeaction #noleadissafe #newyork #nypol #getheleadout secure.everyaction.com/AK3t8hwFQUi5...
Michigan water bills have skyrocketed by an average of 40% since 2010, with some cities seeing increases up to 320%. The Affordable Water Now Act proposes a crucial solution that could lower water costs.
Read about making water more affordable and why it matters:
www.detroitnews.com/story/opinio...
Read about making water more affordable and why it matters:
www.detroitnews.com/story/opinio...
Opinion: Bills could make water affordable for all Michiganians
Michigan lawmakers propose the Affordable Water Now package to fix rising water costs, offering income-based billing and shutoff protection.
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February 27, 2026 at 4:07 PM
Michigan water bills have skyrocketed by an average of 40% since 2010, with some cities seeing increases up to 320%. The Affordable Water Now Act proposes a crucial solution that could lower water costs.
Read about making water more affordable and why it matters:
www.detroitnews.com/story/opinio...
Read about making water more affordable and why it matters:
www.detroitnews.com/story/opinio...
Take Action: Keep Our Clean Water Protections!
The federal government is proposing to limit the rights of states and Tribes to protect local waterways and public health. Defend the Clean Water Act and submit your personalized comment by Feb 17!
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The federal government is proposing to limit the rights of states and Tribes to protect local waterways and public health. Defend the Clean Water Act and submit your personalized comment by Feb 17!
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January 30, 2026 at 9:08 PM
Take Action: Keep Our Clean Water Protections!
The federal government is proposing to limit the rights of states and Tribes to protect local waterways and public health. Defend the Clean Water Act and submit your personalized comment by Feb 17!
secure.everyaction.com/UzzjC-FC3kKM...
The federal government is proposing to limit the rights of states and Tribes to protect local waterways and public health. Defend the Clean Water Act and submit your personalized comment by Feb 17!
secure.everyaction.com/UzzjC-FC3kKM...
Indiana residents - your voice is needed to oppose a new state bill that threatens the safety of residents’ water from source to tap. Take action by sending your state senator a message ASAP: secure.everyaction.com/jIYWaZ29MkCk...
Tell Indiana State Legislators: Hoosier Public Health over Polluter Profits
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January 28, 2026 at 1:27 PM
Indiana residents - your voice is needed to oppose a new state bill that threatens the safety of residents’ water from source to tap. Take action by sending your state senator a message ASAP: secure.everyaction.com/jIYWaZ29MkCk...
@bsky.app Read our latest blog: What A Global Debate on “Valuing” Water Means for the Great Lakes States- freshwaterfuture.org/less-commiss...
January 20, 2026 at 6:41 PM
@bsky.app Read our latest blog: What A Global Debate on “Valuing” Water Means for the Great Lakes States- freshwaterfuture.org/less-commiss...
Please consider a year-end donation this year, and you’ll be making a lasting impact on the health of our Great Lakes, drinking water, and communities that we depend on and love. Make your donation here: secure.everyaction.com/mOv-YoDblUy9...
December 15, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Please consider a year-end donation this year, and you’ll be making a lasting impact on the health of our Great Lakes, drinking water, and communities that we depend on and love. Make your donation here: secure.everyaction.com/mOv-YoDblUy9...
Celebrate Giving Tuesday by donating to Freshwater Future today and double your impact to protect the Great Lakes! Your Giving Tuesday donation will be matched dollar-for-dollar by generous donors, up to $2,000! Give your gift today here secure.everyaction.com/XEB3a0ri002O...
December 2, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Celebrate Giving Tuesday by donating to Freshwater Future today and double your impact to protect the Great Lakes! Your Giving Tuesday donation will be matched dollar-for-dollar by generous donors, up to $2,000! Give your gift today here secure.everyaction.com/XEB3a0ri002O...
Chicago Residents—What are your plans for Wednesday, November 19th? Join us for an enjoyable evening at Patagonia Chicago Fulton Market Store, featuring good food, drinks, music, and involvement with non-profit groups like Freshwater Future! actionworks-6474.splashthat.com
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November 19, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Chicago Residents—What are your plans for Wednesday, November 19th? Join us for an enjoyable evening at Patagonia Chicago Fulton Market Store, featuring good food, drinks, music, and involvement with non-profit groups like Freshwater Future! actionworks-6474.splashthat.com
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WIN-Copperwood Mine Grant Cut from Final Michigan Budget!
Thanks to all of you for raising your voices, the new Michigan state budget was passed without the fifty-million-dollar grant sought by a Canadian mining company.
WIN-Copperwood Mine Grant Cut from Final Michigan Budget!
Thanks to all of you for raising your voices, the new Michigan state budget was passed without the fifty-million-dollar grant sought by a Canadian mining company.
$50M for controversial UP copper mine on chopping block in Michigan budget - Bridge Michigan
A state budget still under negotiation is not expected to include $50 million for the controversial Copperwood mine project in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.
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October 6, 2025 at 1:52 PM
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WIN-Copperwood Mine Grant Cut from Final Michigan Budget!
Thanks to all of you for raising your voices, the new Michigan state budget was passed without the fifty-million-dollar grant sought by a Canadian mining company.
WIN-Copperwood Mine Grant Cut from Final Michigan Budget!
Thanks to all of you for raising your voices, the new Michigan state budget was passed without the fifty-million-dollar grant sought by a Canadian mining company.