Michigan

Manoomin Uplifts Relationship To Water

December 12, 2023 | By Nichole Keway Biber

Manoomin, referred to as wild rice in English, is a sacred food and traditional dietary staple to the Anishinaabe nations Indigenous to the Great Lakes. Manoomin is understood as “the food that grows on the water,” and once had a widespread presence.

Protect the Great Lakes: Shut Down Line 5

Shut Down Line 5: Training & Phone Bank Action (In Person & Virtual)

January 18, 2024 | East Lansing, MI

Are you ready to help Shut Down Line 5 and protect our Great Lakes waters? Join Clean Water Action online or in person in East Lansing for a training and action event to Shut Down Line 5!

Line 5 Propaganda Is Everywhere - But So Are We. Fact Checking Enbridge:

December 2, 2023 | By Nichole Keway Biber

Everyday the Canadian corporate behemoth Enbridge pushes Line 5 oil across 645 miles of Michigan lands, crossing numerous waterways including underneath the heart of the Great Lakes at the Straits of Mackinac, is another day of potential catastrophe.

Indigenous women protest next to the Straits of Mackinac and Line 5

Community Power in Southeast Michigan | Knowledge is Power - Energizing The Midwest

Knowledge Is Power: Community Power in Southeast Michigan

October 31, 2023 | By Jackson Koeppel

The Public Power Project travelled across the Midwest where communities are maintaining their own energy grids, learning the sometimes complicated world of power generation, or fighting for local control over the flow of resources and capital in their communities.

Green New Deal For The People Tour: Climate Justice Rally

November 5, 2023 | Dearborn, MI

Join Clean Water Action and the Michigan Alliance for Justice in Climate for live music, community art, and a just transition fair while connecting with your community!

Sean McBrearty testifying in favor of MI House Bill 5088 to creat a water affordability program

In Support of Michigan Water Affordability Legislation

October 26, 2023 | By Sean McBrearty

On October 26th 2023 the Michigan House Natural Resources, Environment, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation Committee heard testimony on HB 5088-5093, a package of bills to create a water affordability program for Michigan residents. Clean Water Action Michigan State Director Sean McBrearty testified in favor of the bills.