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Spring Climate Symposium

We have teamed up with EcoAdapt, a national organization dedicated to helping communities adapt to climate change. Our Climate Symposia provide great opportunities to incorporate climate change elements into existing work. Space is limited - register now.

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Walk, Paddle, and Roll is a great way to raise money to support your organization and other grassroots efforts to keep our lakes, rivers, wetlands and drinking water clean and healthy. Celebrate Great Lakes waters now so future generations can enjoy them.

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Asian Carp

As you read this, thousands of Asian carp are swimming toward our Great Lakes. If they become established, our $7 billion fishing industry would be at risk along with many of the ways we enjoy our favorite lakes and rivers.

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News & Announcements

05.10.12
Bill side-steps EPA and citizen civil engagement to push mining permits through

05.03.12
Job Opportunity at Freshwater Future!

04.17.12
Melanie Napoleon Welch Joins Freshwater Future Staff

03.07.12
Join Our Entrepreneurial Team!

03.07.12
Don't miss the opportunity to apply for funding.

03.01.12
Jill Ryan Attends Two Meetings at the White House

02.28.12
Jill Ryan, Freshwater Future's Executive Director Attends Meetings at the White House

02.14.12
The Corps have identified 27 options to control the Asian carp and other invasive species -- but only one option will permanently stop them.

02.08.12
New Study Lays Out Permanent Solutions to Stop Asian Carp

01.24.12
Duluth residents can join the League of Women Voters,Freshwater Future, and other sponsoring organizations at the 14th annual Citizens in Action Workshop in Duluth, Saturday January 28.

11.08.11
Michigan Democrats Introduce Bills for Moratorium on Fracking

10.21.11
Maureen Taylor Shares Her Thoughts on Environmental Justice

07.02.11
Asian Carp Threat Real--Science is In, Now is Time for Action

07.01.11
Scientists Debunk Myths--Separate Great Lakes and Mississippi Rivers

03.08.11
Wisconsin Mine Foretells Trouble In Michigan

03.08.11
Taking a Stand on Asian Carp: Asian carp opinion article by Cheryl Mendoza

06.17.10
Need Help with Fundraising, Board Development, Strategy Work and More?

03.26.10
It’s Not Too Late to Stop the Asian Carp from Establishing in Our Great Lakes.

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