I’ll be honest: Wednesday was a hard day. While there are a few silver linings, our uphill climb to protect and preserve the waters of the Great Lakes Basin just got a little bit steeper. Journalists, political scientists, and social media keyboard warriors will conjure many pixels over the days and weeks ahead, seeking to understand where our country is, and where it’s going. I can’t say that I know. But I do know a few things:
- We have sailed these waters before, and we know how to navigate them.
- Our work is made more challenging, but our mission always transcends party lines.
- Politicians come and go, but the Great Lakes are forever.
- Whether the seas are rough or calm, we have a passionate, steadfast crew: all of you.
So we adapt, and change course where necessary. Our first order of business is the Michigan legislature’s “lame duck” session to pass a uniform septic code, common-sense polluter pay reform, and more. And know that we will continue to look for opportunities to build bridges across the aisle in our shared love of water. We’ll also continue to work with Governor Whitmer, AG Nessel, agencies, local governments, and through the courts to advance our water agenda. In particular, we are celebrating the election of Kyra Harris Bolden and Kimberly Ann Thomas to the Michigan Supreme Court.
Thank you for being a great friend to the Great Lakes. You can support our important, urgent legal and policy work by making a donation. Together, we’ll defend and protect our Great Lakes waters.
Steadfastly,
Liz, do you think now is a prime time to try to convince President Biden to end Line 5 before he leaves office? If he did, would Trump be able to veto it?
I have been wondering about that as well Biden might as well try to close Line 5. it was a presidential decision. It should be again.
Best wishes to you all at Flow for your mighty fine work.
Valerie Deur