Michigan’s abundant water has turned into a cash cow for private bottled water companies. They’re making large profits off publicly owned water, while paying next to nothing to the state for water extraction.
Liz Kirkwood
A guest author for Bridge Magazine.
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Opinion | Attacks threaten Canada-US teamwork on Great Lakes
The Lakes face convulsive pressures from climate change, microplastics, PFAs and other significant threats. The best way to handle those issues is through a strong and continuing partnership with Canada and Canadians.
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Opinion | Keep Michigan water affordable and in public hands
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer must lay out a bold vision to protect our waters, clean up toxic groundwater, keep water services from being privatized and put the onus on chemical companies to show they can operate safely.
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Opinion | Enbridge is not working to protect Michigan waters
Recent developments on the Line 5 tunnel provide another glimpse into Enbridge Energy’s playbook of distraction and deception.