Flow Water Advocates is proud to introduce the Great Lakes Passport — a free educational guide that encourages people to discover the Great Lakes while learning about the rights, history, and responsibilities that come with our shared waters. Part field guide, part educational resource, the passport takes readers on a journey through Michigan’s coastlines, lighthouses,… Read more »
The Flow Water Advocates Leadership Giving Circle is a community of philanthropic leaders committed to protecting the waters of the Great Lakes Basin through science, law, advocacy, and public engagement. Leadership Giving Circle members are among Flow’s most dedicated supporters. Through annual gifts of $1,200 or more, members help provide the support needed to advance… Read more »
An emerging threat to public drinking water supplies is drawing increased attention in Washington, DC and Lansing. The threat of cyberattacks has implications for the safety and security of these water supplies. International tensions are also cause for concern. Members of Congress and the Michigan Legislature are proposing solutions. What’s the threat? Most water and… Read more »
By Tom Healy, Flow Advisory Council member My heart jumped when I saw the slim volume on the bookstore shelf. I was as much surprised by my reaction as by the sight of the cherished book from my childhood: Paddle-to-the-Sea. What a joy to rediscover a friend after so many decades. It’s a story that… Read more »
By Caroline Gottschalk Flow Water Advocates has followed the story of a rural community that has been trying to get a cleanup of a former DuPont property in White River Township, Muskegon County, Michigan since a resident noticed taste and odor problems in his well water in 1961. Flow’s April, 2023 Blog, “Make It Right… Read more »
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 7, 2026 Lansing, Mich. — Today in the Michigan Senate, Sen. Sam Singh (D-28) introduced legislation to address Michigan’s persistent, underfunded water infrastructure needs and support safe, affordable drinking water for all Michigan residents. MWTFA Fact Sheet (PDF) Email your Senator The Michigan Water Trust Fund Act (SB 950 & 951)… Read more »
If any state has a reason to be on guard for drinking water contamination, it’s Michigan. Ten years ago, headlines around the world cast attention to the lead contamination of Flint’s drinking water. Flint residents were advised not to drink the municipal tap water unless it had been filtered through an approved filter certified to… Read more »
SAVE THE DATES CEIC members are holding a public information meeting on May 20, 5:30 to 7:30 and May 30, 1 to 3pm at White Lake Community Library. Presentations will be the same, so no need to go to both. On Thursday, June 11, 5:30 to 7:30pm EGLE will present at NBC Middle School. It… Read more »
Register for the virtual public hearing on February 3, 6pm: Register here Learn more about the proposed permit: Download the fact sheet On February 3, The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) will hold a virtual public hearing to give the public an opportunity to provide comments. Read Flow’s submitted comments here. … Read more »
By Liz Kirkwood, Flow Executive Director This piece originally appeared in Bridge Michigan. Michigan’s abundant water has turned into a cash cow for private bottled water companies. They’re making large profits off publicly owned water, while paying next to nothing to the state for water extraction. At the same time, low- and middle-income families often… Read more »
