Happy Wednesday
#waterworriors! The 2026 United Nations World Water Day is coming up fast! We have some exciting events to bring to your attention. On March 21st, our dear friend, Jo Coutts, an artistic cartographer and water protector, will be leading us on a journey along buried waterways, in search of “blue lines”. These blue lines were spray painted on sidewalks near residences and businesses who were slated to have their water shut off by the city.  The next day, March 22nd, we ask that you join PWBC and be part of the movement to make water affordable for every Michigander, as we connect gender equality to the current water crisis. That event is hosted by Nicole Hill and Valerie Jean, and it's  on March 22nd at 4pm.  It's going to be a great weekend, please tune in to the flyers below to stay afloat. 

Ride with Purpose 
O’Shea Playground, 15810 Capitol St, Detroit, MI 48227
 Saturday, March 21st
2pm to 4pm
Route: ~10 miles round-trip

PWBC World Water Day
General Baker Institute
15798 Livernois, Detroit
Sunday, March 22nd
4:00-6:00 PM

#WorldWaterDay
#stayafloat 
#WaterIsAHumanRight
#WaterJustice
#Detroit
#Michigan
#waterislife
#CleanWater
#revolution 

Happy friday #WaterWarriors! The Michigan Supreme Court ruling on Enbridge's experimental tunnel happened yesterday, and the Water Wednesday team was in Lansing, interviewing and documenting this historical ruling LIVE! This tunnel is a threat to our fresh water.  Please check out the full stream now, including an exclusive interview with water warrior Andrea Pierce! Tune in to #stayafloat 

 #ShutDownLine5 #Line5Pipeline #Michigan #greatlakes #environmentalactivism #LegalBattles #GroundworkCenter #ResilientCommunities #Enbridge #EnbridgeLies #MichiganSupremeCourt #waterprotection #climatejustice #WaterIsLife #waterisahumanright #cleanwater #CleanWaterForAll #CleanWaterMatters #BlackSnake

Happy Thursday #waterwarriors! This week, the team sits down with Ashley Rudzinski, she climate and environmental program director for Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities. And she is talking with us about the Michigan Supreme Court ruling happening on March 11th. And how this decision will impact our water and surrounding communities. We have talked many times about Line 5, we know the dangers. We have to show up! Check out the links below to tap in to #stayafloat!

Oil and Water Don't Mix Supreme court gathering sign up sheet:

 https://www.oilandwaterdontmix.org/mi_supreme_court_gathering

Sam Cooper and Sarah Coffee on the impact of the line 5 tunnel:

https://youtu.be/gmtASopHZJI?si=Sfh8YJrSzy7MMsYe

 #shutdownline5 #Line5pipeline #Michigan #environmentalactivism #legalbattles #GroundworkCenter #ResilientCommunities #Enbridge #Enbridgelies #MichiganSupremeCourt #waterprotection #climatejustice #waterislife #waterisahumanright #cleanwater

Happy Wednesday #WaterWarriors. This week, the team is talking about the Colorado River. Over 40 million people need this river to survive, and Its operating at under 57%. We have known about this crisis for decades, how does it impact the peoples access to affordable water? What does this mean for the environment? Tune in to #stayafloat.

United Nations Address: https://news.un.org/en/story/2026/01/1166800

Water education Colorado: https://watereducationcolorado.org/fresh-water-news/despite-rains-57-of-colorado-river-watershed-in-severe-drought/

#watercrisis #ColoradoRiver #wateraffordability #consumptiveuse #climatechange #corporateresponsibility #conservation #communityaction #wateraccess #EnvironmentalJustice

ACTION ALERT

Please sign these letters to Gretchen Whitmer and the EGLE director, tell them that we need them to #ShutDownLine5. Remind them that they work for the people, and #WaterIsLife. Send a message to Governor Whitmer and EGLE Director Roos, with the two links below. 

Oil & Water Don't Mix - https://www.oilandwaterdontmix.org/decision_watch

Michigan Climate Action Network - https://shorturl.at/M1xF8

#ShutDownLine5 #WaterIsLife #globalwaterbankruptcy #Enbridge

Happy #Wednesday folks! This week, the team sits down with Demar Byas, a community engagement representative from the Oakland County Water Resources Commission. They discuss the critical issue of water affordability, highlighting the newly launched assistance programs aimed at helping residents manage their water bills. Tune in to stay afloat folks! Share with your #oaklandcounty community!

Apply here: https://uwsem.smapply.org/prog/HAP/

Sylvia Orduno on the difference between assistance and affordability: https://youtu.be/vruP0EpaAdY

#wateraffordability #communityengagement #oaklandcountymichigan  #waterassistanceprograms #infrastructure #legislation #grassrootsorganizing  #waterislife #waterisahumanright #communitysupport

We hope you are staying safe and warm in this weather folks! We come to you this Saturday, with some chilling water news from the United Nations Headquarters, as they declared that the world has entered a " global water bankruptcy" that we can't recover from. Tune in and share to #stayafloat.

Global Water Bankrupsy: https://unu.edu/inweh/news/world-enters-era-of-global-water-bankruptcy

Amanda Robert on fighing back against data centers: https://youtu.be/xsPHEqHa0qg

#watercrisis  #globalwaterbankruptcy #waterscarcity #CorporationsAreNotPeople  #datacenters #environmentalprotection #capitalism #SustainabilityInAction  #CommunityAction  #waterresources #waterisahumanright  #WaterIsLife #MichiganWaterCrisis #PeoplesWaterBoard  

Happy #wednesday #waterwarriors! This week, Nicole and Valerie sit down with Marilee White to discuss the pressing issue of water affordability in Bay City. They explore the interconnectedness of water access, gentrification, corporate influence, and the systemic challenges faced by low-income residents. Tune in now, and share with your community! 

Water Affordability is a statewide issue: https://youtu.be/b-1a3D6VgKw

#WaterAffordability #MichiganWaterCrisis #PeoplesWaterBoard #WaterAccess #CommunityAdvocacy #GrassrootsMovement #WaterInfrastructure #SustainableWaterManagement #waterislife #waterisahumanright #Michigan 

Happy Wednesday #WaterWarriors! This week, the team sits down with Amanda Robert from the Michigan Climate Action Network. We discuss the impact of data centers in Michigan, and how the community resistance in these areas have helped to shape our future. Tune in, as we highlight the environmental and economic concerns Data centers bring, and what to do if they come knocking at your door. 

Interview w. Seth Bernard on DTE and data centers: https://youtu.be/XckhwH90XcY

Interview w. Bryan Smigielski on the proposed data center in Saline, Michigan: https://youtu.be/MUzdywW7wNg

#datacenters  #watercrisis  #communityactivism  #environmentalimpact  #aitechnology  #michigan  #PublicHealthCrisis  #protest #WaterRights #EconomicDemocracy #greatlakes #WaterIsLife #waterisahumanright

Happy Wednesday folks! The team is bringing in the new year with our director, Sylvia Orduño. Valerie Jean and Sylvia discuss the ongoing water affordability crisis in Michigan. They explore the challenges posed by outdated infrastructure, the impact of data centers on local water resources, and the need for community advocacy to influence state legislation. They also talk about PWBC's  plans for the year, and the importance of grassroots movements and public engagement in addressing the water crisis. Tune into the links below to stay afloat!

Water affordability package overview: https://senatedems.com/chang/2023/10/02/transformative-water-affordability/ 

Sylvia on the difference between assistance and affordability: https://youtu.be/vruP0EpaAdY

#WaterAffordability #MichiganWaterCrisis #PeoplesWaterBoard #WaterAccess #CommunityAdvocacy #GrassrootsMovement #WaterInfrastructure