Water

Join the Michigan League of Conservation Voters, Representative Terry J. Sabo, and additional experts for an educational evening to discuss the state of water quality here in Michigan.

We will look in-depth at some of the threats facing our clean water and the Great Lakes, from proposed cuts to Great Lakes funding to the status of Enbridge's Line 5 pipeline, and more.

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Let's tell Enbridge, the State of Michigan, and the City of Grand Rapids that our mission is decommission - SHUT DOWN LINE 5!

We learned at our 7/26 rally that 70% of Michiganders don't know what Enbridge Line 5 is. Are you in the 70%?

National rally and protest of Enbridge Line 5.

Kayakers needed to create a flotilla, carry signs, and float under and around the mackinac bridge pipeline.

Land-based rally and protest at locations TBA in Mackinaw City and St Ignace.

For more info, email pipeout2015@gmail.com or call 231-487-8117

On facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/674698635906921/

Nestle is suing Osceola Township. Nestle has asked for a stay(delay) for the lawsuit until the DEQ makes a descion on their permit to pump 400 gallons a minute in Osceola Township near Evart. Osceola Township has denied Nestle's permit request for a booster pump station. Osceola Township does not want a delay on lawsuit. So we are asking people to come to the Osceola Court House,holding signs outside supporting Osceola Township at 10:30. The hearing begins at 11am on August 16th.

We've been focusing intensively on the fight to shut down line 5. At this meeting, we'll discuss getting local municipalities on board with the Ready for 100 campaign, (committing to 100% renewable energy in a certain time frame.) There will also be an intro to Citizens Climate Lobby and their efforts to get Congress to enact a carbon fee. There are usually cookies and snacks at this meeting. :-)

Long, Hot Summer Without Water: The Public Health Crisis of Detroit's Mass Water Shutoffs

What happens when a city shuts off water to a resident's house? What happens when a city shuts off water to tens of thousands of residents? This is what we are witnessing in Detroit: an ensuing public health catastrophe from water shutoffs in a city unwilling to address the needs of its people.

Flint's water crisis is not solved, so Flint should not be forgotten. The cameras have gone, but the lead remains. A question that lingers is who is to blame? There's plenty of blame to go around. Find out who are the usual and unusual suspects so that we can use our vote to fire government criminals.

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Educational Event PLUS --DIRECT ACTION TRAINING--

July 25th, 2017 will mark 7 years since the largest inland tar sands oil spill in what is called the United States. Since Enbridge Line 6b ruptured and caused a 1 million gallon spill, another pipeline has been thrown into the headlines and can potentially be shut down and removed from the Straits of Mackinac.

*** VENUE CHANGE - THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD AT CALDER PLAZA***

Come to Calder Plaza on July 26th to learn about Enbridge's Line 5, the 64 year old twin oil pipelines running underneath the Straits of Mackinac that were only projected to have a 50 year lifetime, and yet they still have oil flowing through them. We will have knowledgeable speakers sharing information about this oil line, why it is so dangerous for our ecosystem and economy, and what you can do to help.

Please bring signs and friends to help raise awareness of this threat to the Great Lakes!

Keep It Green
Talking Clean Water with Jill Stein

Everyone is invited to come to this wonderful meet and greet opportunity at Wolves Den in Flint with special guests Jill Stein, David Cobb, and George Martin.

July 21st 2pm - 6pm
1115 Mason, Flint, MI 48503