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Citizens fight proposal to bottle and sell Lake Superior water

September 4, 2024

A proposal to turn artesian groundwater that feeds Lake Superior in northern Wisconsin into a product for sale continues to run head-on into the law, the community, a tribe, and a citizens group, Lake Superior Not for Sale (LSNFS). The most recent defeat for Kristle KLR came in June, when the Wisconsin Court of Appeals… forloveofwater.org/citizens-fight-proposal-to-bottle-and-sell-lake-superior-water/" title="ReadCitizens fight proposal to bottle and sell Lake Superior water“>Read more »

New Report Explores the Long-Term Costs of Relying on Institutional Controls in Responding to Groundwater Contamination

September 3, 2024

The true economic, ecological, and social costs of relying on land use restrictions to address groundwater and soil contamination instead of active clean up are likely significantly higher than generally estimated. That is a conclusion of a new report submitted to the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE). Institutional Controls for Groundwater… forloveofwater.org/msu-flow-institutional-controls-report-september-2024/" title="ReadNew Report Explores the Long-Term Costs of Relying on Institutional Controls in Responding to Groundwater Contamination”>Read more »

FLOW Coalition Calls on EGLE to Deny Groundwater Discharge Permit for Fremont Regional Digester

August 7, 2024

Traverse City, Mich.— On Friday, August 2, 2024 FLOW submitted comprehensive legal and technical comments (PDF) to the Michigan Department of Energy, Great Lakes, and Environment (“EGLE”), calling on EGLE to deny a groundwater discharge permit for the Fremont Regional Digester owned by Generate Upcycle, a Delaware corporation. The Coalition of signatories includes Fremont area… forloveofwater.org/flow-coalition-calls-on-egle-to-deny-groundwater-discharge-permit-for-fremont-regional-digester/" title="ReadFLOW Coalition Calls on EGLE to Deny Groundwater Discharge Permit for Fremont Regional Digester”>Read more »

Toledo’s 2014 Drinking Water Crisis: What Has Changed and What Hasn’t

August 1, 2024

In the summer of 2014, residents of Toledo, Ohio awoke to the news that they should avoid drinking the water that came out of their tap. On August 2, 2014, government officials warned against drinking, cooking, or brushing teeth with the algae-trainted water supplies. In total, the “do not drink” advisory was given to over… forloveofwater.org/toledo-water-crisis-10-years-later/" title="ReadToledo’s 2014 Drinking Water Crisis: What Has Changed and What Hasn’t”>Read more »

Another Illinois City Seeks Lakes Michigan Water

July 26, 2024

More and more, communities outside of the Great Lakes watershed basin are looking for ways to tap into Great Lakes water, despite the Great Lakes Compact agreement ban on most out-of-basin water diversions. The latest example is the City of South Barrington, Illinois, which announced recently it is paying $154,000 to a consultant to prepare… forloveofwater.org/another-illinois-city-seeks-lakes-michigan-water/" title="ReadAnother Illinois City Seeks Lakes Michigan Water“>Read more »

Michigan leaders hit “pause” on tax breaks for water-guzzling big tech data centers

July 12, 2024

The environmental community has achieved a major victory – although temporary – in convincing legislative leaders to press the “pause” button on a set of bills that would pose a significant threat to the Great Lakes. Slated for a final vote in the House of Representatives on the last day of session before the summer… forloveofwater.org/michigan-leaders-hit-pause-on-tax-breaks-for-water-guzzling-big-tech-data-centers/" title="ReadMichigan leaders hit “pause” on tax breaks for water-guzzling big tech data centers”>Read more »

ART MEETS WATER: A conversation with author, FLOW founder Jim Olson

June 27, 2024

Watch the webinar   With a formal launch 7 p.m. June 26th at The Alluvion in Commongrounds, 414 E. Eighth in Traverse City, People of the Dune is about to stir the debate and express Jim’s own deep commitment to protecting the natural world and honoring indigenous knowledge. The book can be found at local bookstores, or… forloveofwater.org/jim-olson-book-talk/" title="ReadART MEETS WATER: A conversation with author, FLOW founder Jim Olson”>Read more »

The Water We Drink, The Land We Live on: A Call to Action Against Confined Animal Feeding Operations

June 11, 2024

Friends of FLOW, As a descendant of early Montana homesteaders, I’ve been blessed to spend much of my life close to pristine trout streams and millions of acres of wilderness. I’ve pulled lambs, witnessed calves being born on open range, and found myself way too close to grizzlies and bison. Both the responsibility of an… forloveofwater.org/cafo-call-to-action/" title="ReadThe Water We Drink, The Land We Live on: A Call to Action Against Confined Animal Feeding Operations”>Read more »

Great Lakes and Freshwater Week: June 1-9, 2024

June 7, 2024

You probably don’t know it, but this first week in June, Michigan is observing Great Lakes and Freshwater Week. It’s certainly appropriate. Michigan has an astounding array of waters. As Governor Whitmer said in her proclamation, “during this week, we encourage Michiganders to learn more about the unique wonders of our Great Lakes and freshwater… forloveofwater.org/great-lakes-and-freshwater-week-june-1-9-2024/" title="ReadGreat Lakes and Freshwater Week: June 1-9, 2024″>Read more »