In 2018, michigan voters went to the polls and voted overwhelmingly for candidates who promised to clean up our drinking water, hold corporate polluters accountable, end the ongoing threat of enbri. Proud to stand with representative hood, representative laurie pohutsky, house district 19 and representative yousef rabhi as they announce the introduction of their critical bills to protect our groundwater and stop the water. Since our founding during the campaign to pass the landmark clean water act in 1972, clean water act. The flint water crisis is a public health crisis that started in 2014, after the drinking water source for the city of flint, michigan was changed.
See more of clean water action michigan on facebook. Clean water action is excited to announce our first endorsement of 2020. Water is a public resource in michigan clean water action. Clean water action has more than 250,000 members in michigan and a national network of campaign organizers, local groups and allied organizations who are working to build power for the environment. We may also call you on the phone, send you a letter in. Nic clark political director international union of. The impact of the clean water act vox, cepr policy portal voxeu. Access to clean water is a basic human right at all times, they said, but any action that restricts families access to water during the current coronavirus outbreak would be reckless. Too often that means fighting to hold polluters accountable for cleaning up their mess, but we know that ultimately, the best way to fight pollution is to prevent it at the source. Michigan s bottle deposit law, the bottle bill was passed by michigan voters with broad bipartisan support to address litter and provide funding to cleanup our water. My initial intention while interning with cwalong branch, nj was an internship for the summer before my senior year of college. Detroit suspends water shutoffs over covid19 fears. Lets celebrate michigans rich water resources and the extraordinary individuals who work to protect them at clean water actions 2020 great lakes award. Gary peters is a champion for our water and great lakes.
Now, many people still say that flint, michigan doesnt have clean water. The skills ive developed will undoubtedly be carried with me for my entire life. Join clean water action and the healthy legacy coalition for a free screening of the critically acclaimed drama dark waters. In light of the current public health crisis, access to clean water and sanitation services for the health and safety of our communities should be the top priority.
Right now, they are fighting for flint, michigan and many many other communities like them. Water wasteland a blueprint for change clean water action. In 2018, michigan voters went to the polls and voted overwhelmingly for candidates who promised to clean up our drinking water, hold corporate polluters accountable, end the ongoing threat. Wmeac, wyce, radio, watershed moment, sustainability, michigan, susan harley, clean water action, energy, coal, ash waste, renewable energy, health, policy susan harley, michigan policy director with clean water action. Clean water action 909 abbot rd east lansing, mi non.
Lindsey is the canvass director for long branch in clean water action. Clean water action organizes strong grassroots groups and coalitions, and campaigns to elect environmental candidates and to solve environmental and community problems. If youre looking for a challenging job that effectively and efficiently works towards cleaner environments, cwa is a good fit. Lets celebrate michigan s rich water resources and the extraordinary individuals who work to protect them at clean water action s 2020 great lakes award celebration. Clean water action accomplishes a lot and is smart about money use. The more pollution we prevent, the less we have to clean. There is no one better to represent michigan families and advocate on. Climate change and clean energy clean energy in michigan fighting for a clean energy future in michigan, to protect our health, reinvest in our communities, and reduce climatechanging pollution. Clean water action is a nonprofit organization with 250,000 members in michigan working to empower people to take action to protect americas waters, build healthy communities and to make democracy. The state of michigan could have ended bottled water in early september 2017 in accordance with the mediated concerned pastors for social action settlement agreed to by the city of flint, state of michigan, concerned pastors for social action. Clean water action is a national citizens organization working for clean, safe and affordable water, prevention of.
Created in 1972, the group focuses on canvassing and gaining support for political issues. In april 2014, flint changed its water source from treated detroit water and sewerage department water. In 2018, michigan voters went to the polls and voted overwhelmingly for candidates who promised to clean up our drinking water, hold corporate polluters accountable, end the ongoing threat of enbridges. This resource book identifies potential permits, licenses, registrations, and. View nic clarks profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Keep in mind when you read all the negative comments that clean water action is fighting the good fight to protect our waters and protect families. Having running water in your home is absolutely necessary to ensure all residents can.
This important film chronicles the true story of attorney rob. Clean water action thanks governor gretchen whitmer for taking this important and potentially lifesaving action. Ive worked with clean water action for about a year now. The michigan truth in renting act act 454 of 1978, mcl 554.
Gretchen whitmer orders that michigan homes water service. Michiganders need access to clean drinking water now. Little did i know, i was entering into an experience that would provide. Clean water action 552 s main st ann arbor, mi mapquest. Salary information comes from 886 data points collected directly from employees, users, and past and present job advertisements on indeed. The saturday order comes one day after a statecreated environmental justice council urged whitmer to take urgent action to aid michigan residents without running water in protecting themselves. Water shutoffs in detroit and across michigan pose a serious public health risk. Clean water action works to ensure access safe, affordable source of drinking water now, and for future generations. The clean water act cwa is the primary federal law in the united states governing water pollution. Clean water fund is rated 3 out of 4 stars by charity navigator. Clean water action is an american environmental advocacy group.
There is a great sense of fulfillment as you are able to see and. Clean water action 552 s main st ann arbor mi 48104. In ordinary times, clean water action sends out 2 or 3 fundraising or fundraisingrelated appeals each month. Im from indiana, and didnt have a lot of friends when i moved to ann arbor after college. But we dont always act like water is our most importance resource. Clean water action michigan, east lansing, michigan. Water michigan governor and attorney general lay groundwork for protecting great lakes. She started as a canvasser in february of 20, after graduating from michigan state university with a degree in international development and environmental economics. How the clean water act has served the environment and the economy.
This book is a refreshing change the progress under the clean water act is presented in a very simple manner. The federal water pollution control act amendments of 1972 the modern clean water act established a national commitment to restore. Water wasteland, a bestselling book coauthored by clean water actions late founder david zwick and marcy benstock, helped to shape and. Take action to protect drinking water and clean up polluted waterways. Our state is defined by water, and in michigan our water belongs to the people. The following statement can be attributed to sean mcbrearty, michigan program organizer, clean water action. Urge governor whitmer to use her powers to ensure that all michigan residents have access to clean water and sanitation for. Clean water action builds grassroots strength in michigan to impact environmental policy in washington, d. Fighting for a clean energy future in michigan, to protect our health, reinvest in. Romulus, hamtramck, parchment, houghton and the villages of lawrence and beverly hills each exceeded the epa action level for lead in drinking water, according to the michigan department of environmental quality.
Check out clean water campaign for michigan s podcast with seth bernard interviewing our michigan legislative and policy director, sean mcbrearty. Clean water fund is a environmental protection and. Its objective is to restore and maintain the chemical. She started as a canvasser in february of 20, after graduating from michigan state university with a degree in international. Since our founding during the campaign to pass the landmark clean water act in 1972, clean water.
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