Join the Michigan Environmental Council and allies for a free screening of Troubled Water, an adventure, conservation film about the significance of the Line 5 Pipeline issue and grassroots initiatives to protect our most natural resources.
Troubled Water chronicles a 36-day, 425-mile journey on standup paddleboards along the Great Lakes. The film is directed by Davis Huber and produced by William Wright and Chris Yahanda. The idea was sparked by the three friends on their summer paddle trip down Michigan’s west coast. Chris received a text alert that a judge had temporarily shut down Line 5 after Canadian oil company Enbridge failed to abide by the State’s shutdown order. As the sun set over Lake Michigan, these lifelong friends couldn’t help but wonder, “How can any Michigander stomach the risk of an oil spill on this coastline?"
Inspired to do something they created a film to shed light on the manmade impacts of Michigan's freshwater including the Enbridge Line 5 pipeline, which carries nearly 23 million gallons of crude oil and natural gas liquids daily beneath the Straits of Mackinac.
Following the film, hear from members of our team and member organizations about what we’re doing to address some of the greatest threats to water quality across our state — and what actions you can take to protect this place we love.
Featured panelists include:
Megan Tinsley, Water Policy Director, Michigan Environmental Council
Samantha Pickering, Public & Environmental Health Policy Manager, Michigan Environmental Council
Nichole Keway Biber, Michigan Water Justice Organizer, Clean Water Action
Andrew Berg, Development Director, Friends of the Rouge
Hosted by Bill Arnold, Development Manager, Michigan Environmental Council
Penn Theater
760 Penniman Ave
Plymouth, MI 48170
United States
