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Huron River Watershed Council, leading the way to a healthy #HuronRiver. @NatureIsWater @ClimatoDan @PamLabadie
Ann Arbor, MI, United States
Joined March 2009
Climate change impacts in the Midwest are clear. Precipitation is increasing. The strongest storms are getting more frequent and more powerful. Reducing emissions and address aging infrastructure is more urgent than ever, but can benefit people now.
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The Smart Lake Erie Watershed is a collaboration between the Cleveland Water Alliance and Limnotech to track real-time water data and inform water resources decision making. Find out more in our November News to Us Blog!.
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Updates on state and local environmental news includes clean energy bills, repairs to Flook Dam, dam removals across Michigan, the impact of PFAS contamination on a local farm, and new technology for...
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Today the Clean Energy & Jobs Act was signed into law by Governer Whitmer, and HRWC was there to celebrate!. Read more about HRWC's climate advocacy work in HRWC Executive Director Rebecca Esselman's newest blog:
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Learn how HRWC stays true to our mission, even when it comes to financial investing, in this recent blog by HRWC Development Director Wendy Palms. #HealthyNonprofits #MissionDrivenOrgs.
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HRWC stays true to its mission by choosing environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) funds that focus on impacts and returns.
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A tragic and infuriating story from Vice and WEMU: PFAS contamination shuts down 100-year-old Grostic Farms. Read HRWC's take on the issue and find links to the Vice documentary and WEMU story:.
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The repercussions of PFAS contamination continue to grow. Not only has it impacted fishing and recreation on the Huron River, it's affecting farmers and agriculture. Jason Grostic is owner of Grostic...
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📰📢 Our November edition of News to Us is published! Learn about a package of state-level clean energy bills, repairs to Flook Dam, the impact of PFAS contamination on local agriculture and new technology deployed to monitor Lake Erie water quality: .
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Updates on state and local environmental news includes clean energy bills, repairs to Flook Dam, dam removals across Michigan, the impact of PFAS contamination on a local farm, and new technology for...
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HRWC Director Rebecca Esselman joined the Michigan delegation for the Healing Our Waters Great Lakes Fall Fly this week in Washington DC to ask our federal law makers to protect funding and maintain protections for the #GreatLakes #CleanWater #Wetlands and #ClimateAction.
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Fall brings colorful views. As trees shed their leaves, you can do your part to keep them from washing into waterways or from clogging storm drains by mowing and mulching. Learn how you can prevent stormwater pollution in your yard on our Lawn Care page
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Late last night (Nov 2, 2023) the Michigan House of Representatives passed the Clean Energy Future package of bills.🌟Great news for our state🌟and the Huron as we work to tackle the climate crisis!
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📅 Exciting News! 📅 The 2024 Huron River Watershed Community Calendar is here! 🌳 Get your FREE wall calendar featuring stunning nature photography and pollution prevention tips. #HuronRiverCalendar #NatureLovers
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RT @PlanetDetroit: Join @MichiganRadio and Planet Detroit for an up-close look at flood mitigation projects as we prepare for heavier and m….
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Polluter Pay Bills Need Your Support!. In his most recent blog, HRWC's Government Relations Director David Lossing explains why Polluter Pay legislation is important for the Huron River Watershed and what you can do to help:
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Bills introduced to hold polluters accountable in Michigan would protect the environment and public health from dangerous chemicals like PFAS.Â
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Our October News to Us is here with spooky news on what's haunting Michigan waters: climate change, invasive species, polluters, and even freshwater jellyfish! Oh my! . Take peek on our blog to see what lies beneath the headlines! .
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News on Michigan waters: polluter accountability legislation, climate change, invasive species, and freshwater jellyfish in the Huron River.
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Did you know Michigan used to have laws that required corporate polluters to pay for the cleanup costs of their pollution? Since those laws were repealed in 1995, those costs have fallen on the taxpayer. It’s time to hold polluters accountable:
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Congrats @ErbFamilyFdn and @M_Damaschke. Looking forward to the work ahead!.
We are excited to announce several updates to our leadership team effective Jan. 1, 2024! @M_Damaschke will be our new president, @ttuomaala will serve as VP of programs, and @mlyonsrichards will become VP of foundation administration. Read more about the transition:
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RT @ErbFamilyFdn: The @hrwc is developing a guide for cities, counties, and others on ways to manage land that will help prevent urban runo….
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Thank you to the Erb Family Foundation for supporting HRWC’s work with local watershed communities—empowering action for clean water and a healthy Huron River. Link to Grant Announcement: @ErbFamilyFdn.
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RT @NatureIsWater: Here in lansing to join the voices demanding the State take bold climate action #MICleanEnergyFuture @hrwc @MichiganLCV….
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When it comes to tackling climate change, Michigan should be a leader. Join the rally in Lansing on Tues, Sep 26, 2023. Speakers, legislator meetings, live music and food. Be a part of the clean energy and climate action movement! RSVP with @MichiganLCV
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High water and trees down in the Huron River from Placeway in Island Lake State Rec Area to Cedar Ridge in Huron Meadows Metropark. Avoid river recreation there and be careful paddling anywhere this weekend. Lots of hazards due to storms and high waters.
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The Huron River National Water Trail is a 104-mile (167 km) inland paddling trail connecting people to the river’s natural environment, its history and the communities it touches in Michigan’s Lower...
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