Affordability

On The Ground In Michigan

November 5, 2024 | By Sean McBrearty

In an election that will be decided by who shows up to vote, the work that we do at Clean Water Action truly matters. Not only what we do in election season, but what we do year-round, educating our members and the public about critical issues and engaging more people in the democratic process.

Holding up several Michigan "I Voted" Stickers

Straits of Mackinac, Michigan: Protect Clean Water in 2023 And Beyond

Working To Keep The Great Lakes State Great: Michigan 2023 In Review

December 17, 2023 | By Sean McBrearty

2023 has been a year of change and a year of some big victories in Michigan, from historic investments in our state budget for water infrastructure, addressing water affordability, and ensuring that all Michigan schools and daycare centers have lead-free drinking water systems to repealing “No Stricter Than Federal” and continuing to play a lead role in the ongoing fight to shut down the Line 5 pipeline. Our movement is built from the bottom up and without your ongoing support, none of this would be possible.

In Support of Michigan Water Affordability Legislation

October 26, 2023 | By Sean McBrearty

On October 26th 2023 the Michigan House Natural Resources, Environment, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation Committee heard testimony on HB 5088-5093, a package of bills to create a water affordability program for Michigan residents. Clean Water Action Michigan State Director Sean McBrearty testified in favor of the bills.

Sean McBrearty testifying in favor of MI House Bill 5088 to creat a water affordability program

Imagine a Day without Water

October 19, 2023 | By Jennifer Clary

The Human Right to Water, which has been California Law since 2012, says that “every human being has the right to safe, clean, affordable, and accessible water adequate for human consumption, cooking, and sanitary purposes.” Imagine a day without water – and support our fight to ensure that every Californian has access.

What will the Michigan Legislature do for our Water?

June 8, 2023 | By Sean McBrearty

Much good progress has been made in Lansing, but so far environmental progress has moved slowly. Here are some of the top policies that we are eager to see the Michigan legislature address.

Water affordability protestors in Detroit holding signs in front of Spirit of Detroit statue. Text: Water Affordability

Support Water Affordability for Michiganders

Current estimates show that nearly 1 in 10 Michigan families struggle with water affordability, and we need a statewide solution. Join Clean Water Action and the grassroots activists who have been leading the fight for water affordability in asking your MI lawmakers to take action!