Flow Water Advocates
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We're a Great Lakes law and policy center, and our mission is to keep our waters healthy, public, and protected for all. Based in Traverse City, MI. www.flowwateradvocates.org
This month marks 5 years since Gov. Whitmer and the DNR revoked and terminated the 1953 easement that had allowed Enbridge to locate and operate its dual Line 5 pipelines in the Straits of Mackinac. Why is Line 5 still operating, and what happens next? flowwateradvocates.org/line-5-easem...
November 20, 2025 at 8:21 PM
This month marks 5 years since Gov. Whitmer and the DNR revoked and terminated the 1953 easement that had allowed Enbridge to locate and operate its dual Line 5 pipelines in the Straits of Mackinac. Why is Line 5 still operating, and what happens next? flowwateradvocates.org/line-5-easem...
We're taking the Line 5 pipeline tunnel to the Michigan Supreme Court. Here's why:
November 18, 2025 at 3:07 PM
We're taking the Line 5 pipeline tunnel to the Michigan Supreme Court. Here's why:
Our priorities include water infrastructure funding, tackling nitrate contamination in drinking water, factory farm pollution, and the need for a statewide septic code. We track state budgets closely because they signal real-world priorities. Read more: flowwateradvocates.org/michigans-ne...
November 10, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Our priorities include water infrastructure funding, tackling nitrate contamination in drinking water, factory farm pollution, and the need for a statewide septic code. We track state budgets closely because they signal real-world priorities. Read more: flowwateradvocates.org/michigans-ne...
A staggering amount of factory farm animal wastes degrades our lakes, rivers, household wells, and other waters. If approved, the KB Dairy permit in Gratiot County would create the largest dairy CAFO in Michigan. flowwateradvocates.org/flow-opposes...
November 7, 2025 at 8:23 PM
A staggering amount of factory farm animal wastes degrades our lakes, rivers, household wells, and other waters. If approved, the KB Dairy permit in Gratiot County would create the largest dairy CAFO in Michigan. flowwateradvocates.org/flow-opposes...
How are factory farms in Michigan impacting our lakes, rivers, wells, and other waters? We're on a mission to find out: flowwateradvocates.org/flow-appeals...
October 31, 2025 at 4:48 PM
How are factory farms in Michigan impacting our lakes, rivers, wells, and other waters? We're on a mission to find out: flowwateradvocates.org/flow-appeals...
Did you know that Michigan's territory includes 38,000 square miles of Great Lakes surface and lakebed?
If Michigan's submerged lands were their own state, it would be bigger than Indiana.
If Michigan's submerged lands were their own state, it would be bigger than Indiana.
October 23, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Did you know that Michigan's territory includes 38,000 square miles of Great Lakes surface and lakebed?
If Michigan's submerged lands were their own state, it would be bigger than Indiana.
If Michigan's submerged lands were their own state, it would be bigger than Indiana.
Check out Flow's Policy Director Carolan Sonderegger's
latest opinion piece in the @detroitnews.com! The piece
highlights the importance of repairing Michigan's water
infrastructure and the state of its current condition.
Read it here: www.detroitnews.com/story/opinio...
latest opinion piece in the @detroitnews.com! The piece
highlights the importance of repairing Michigan's water
infrastructure and the state of its current condition.
Read it here: www.detroitnews.com/story/opinio...
October 21, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Check out Flow's Policy Director Carolan Sonderegger's
latest opinion piece in the @detroitnews.com! The piece
highlights the importance of repairing Michigan's water
infrastructure and the state of its current condition.
Read it here: www.detroitnews.com/story/opinio...
latest opinion piece in the @detroitnews.com! The piece
highlights the importance of repairing Michigan's water
infrastructure and the state of its current condition.
Read it here: www.detroitnews.com/story/opinio...
It's simple: When a company makes a mess, it should clean it up. Learn about how Michigan can (once again) hold polluters accountable: flowwateradvocates.org/policy-brief...
October 15, 2025 at 2:42 PM
It's simple: When a company makes a mess, it should clean it up. Learn about how Michigan can (once again) hold polluters accountable: flowwateradvocates.org/policy-brief...
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We've got news that's going to make you want to grab a paddle and celebrate: Troubled Water is coming to PBS stations across the entire country!
Learn more: www.oilandwaterdontmix.org/troubled_wat...
#ShutDownLine5
Learn more: www.oilandwaterdontmix.org/troubled_wat...
#ShutDownLine5
October 1, 2025 at 5:19 PM
We've got news that's going to make you want to grab a paddle and celebrate: Troubled Water is coming to PBS stations across the entire country!
Learn more: www.oilandwaterdontmix.org/troubled_wat...
#ShutDownLine5
Learn more: www.oilandwaterdontmix.org/troubled_wat...
#ShutDownLine5
The Michigan Supreme Court will hear Flow's appeal of the Line 5 tunnel permit: flowwateradvocates.org/michigan-sup... #ShutDownLine5 #ShutDownLine5NoTunnel #publictrust
October 8, 2025 at 2:20 PM
The Michigan Supreme Court will hear Flow's appeal of the Line 5 tunnel permit: flowwateradvocates.org/michigan-sup... #ShutDownLine5 #ShutDownLine5NoTunnel #publictrust
The State of Michigan and its Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) have the power to deny the tunnel permit, and protect the Great Lakes and Mackinac Straits from years of construction upheaval, wetlands damage, and other risks. flowwateradvocates.org/faqs-egle-li...
FAQs: Making public comments to EGLE on the Line 5 tunnel - Flow Water Advocates
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is taking public comments on Enbridge’s proposed Line 5 pipeline tunnel through August 29, 2025. The State of Michigan now has th...
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August 18, 2025 at 4:22 PM
The State of Michigan and its Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) have the power to deny the tunnel permit, and protect the Great Lakes and Mackinac Straits from years of construction upheaval, wetlands damage, and other risks. flowwateradvocates.org/faqs-egle-li...
This Thursday, EGLE will hold a public hearing on the state permit governing the discharge of factory farm waste to our waters. To learn more about this issue and how you can submit your comments, watch (and share!) our video briefing: www.youtube.com/watch?v=qICb...
Factory farm waste permits in Michigan - July 2025
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August 4, 2025 at 7:00 PM
This Thursday, EGLE will hold a public hearing on the state permit governing the discharge of factory farm waste to our waters. To learn more about this issue and how you can submit your comments, watch (and share!) our video briefing: www.youtube.com/watch?v=qICb...
Factory farms generate a staggering amount of waste, and it's hurting our waters. On Thursday at Noon, join us on Zoom for a briefing about the upcoming public hearing on factory farm waste permits in Michigan, and learn how you can make your voice heard. us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
July 30, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Factory farms generate a staggering amount of waste, and it's hurting our waters. On Thursday at Noon, join us on Zoom for a briefing about the upcoming public hearing on factory farm waste permits in Michigan, and learn how you can make your voice heard. us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Over 750 contaminated sites in Michigan need immediate attention to address human health risks -- but because of limited staff and funding, it will be years before all of the sites are addressed. flowwateradvocates.org/michigan-con...
July 29, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Over 750 contaminated sites in Michigan need immediate attention to address human health risks -- but because of limited staff and funding, it will be years before all of the sites are addressed. flowwateradvocates.org/michigan-con...
July 31 Webinar: Learn about how Michigan regulates factory farm waste discharges to our waters, and how you can make your voice heard: flowwateradvocates.org/factory-farm...
July 24, 2025 at 6:53 PM
July 31 Webinar: Learn about how Michigan regulates factory farm waste discharges to our waters, and how you can make your voice heard: flowwateradvocates.org/factory-farm...
Did you know Great Lakes research helps protect the water you drink, the beaches you love, and the towns you call home? 🌊
From tracking pollutants to improving wastewater systems, scientists are making real impacts in coastal communities across the region. Read more!
From tracking pollutants to improving wastewater systems, scientists are making real impacts in coastal communities across the region. Read more!
From clean water to coastal towns, 6 ways Great Lakes research impacts you
The Great Lakes are a way of life in Michigan—a place for fun, recreation, enjoying nature and creating lasting memories with family and friends. While healthy lakes are critical for the state’s cultu...
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July 23, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Did you know Great Lakes research helps protect the water you drink, the beaches you love, and the towns you call home? 🌊
From tracking pollutants to improving wastewater systems, scientists are making real impacts in coastal communities across the region. Read more!
From tracking pollutants to improving wastewater systems, scientists are making real impacts in coastal communities across the region. Read more!
We just learned late last week EGLE is now accepting public comments on Enbridge's proposed tunnel under Lake Michigan in the Mackinac Straits. Join us for a live webinar on Tuesday, and learn how you can make your voice heard: flowwateradvocates.org/line-5-webin...
July 21, 2025 at 2:59 PM
We just learned late last week EGLE is now accepting public comments on Enbridge's proposed tunnel under Lake Michigan in the Mackinac Straits. Join us for a live webinar on Tuesday, and learn how you can make your voice heard: flowwateradvocates.org/line-5-webin...
Join us for a Line 5 webinar on Tuesday, as we unpack recent legal developments, explain why the tunnel the answer for Michigan, and talk about how you can get involved. Details and registration: flowwateradvocates.org/line-5-webin... #ShutDownLine5 #ShutDownLine5notunnel
July 18, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Join us for a Line 5 webinar on Tuesday, as we unpack recent legal developments, explain why the tunnel the answer for Michigan, and talk about how you can get involved. Details and registration: flowwateradvocates.org/line-5-webin... #ShutDownLine5 #ShutDownLine5notunnel
“The residents of #Wyandotte are being promised that there is nothing to be concerned about...The response from the water system officials is just, ‘Everything is fine, nothing to worry about.’ It doesn't instill confidence.” www.michiganpublic.org/environment-...
Wyandotte agrees to fix its water system after state finds "significant deficiencies"
Advocates say information about the state's findings on the Wyandotte water system should have been available to the public much earlier.
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July 10, 2025 at 1:30 PM
“The residents of #Wyandotte are being promised that there is nothing to be concerned about...The response from the water system officials is just, ‘Everything is fine, nothing to worry about.’ It doesn't instill confidence.” www.michiganpublic.org/environment-...
The best predictor of future behavior, is past behavior.
#ShutDownLine5 #ShutDownLine5NoTunnel #MackinacStraits #PublicTrust #LakeMichigan #LakeHuron
#ShutDownLine5 #ShutDownLine5NoTunnel #MackinacStraits #PublicTrust #LakeMichigan #LakeHuron
June 27, 2025 at 7:12 PM
The best predictor of future behavior, is past behavior.
#ShutDownLine5 #ShutDownLine5NoTunnel #MackinacStraits #PublicTrust #LakeMichigan #LakeHuron
#ShutDownLine5 #ShutDownLine5NoTunnel #MackinacStraits #PublicTrust #LakeMichigan #LakeHuron
Kayak the Pine River with Carrie and see the water pollution and the impacts on the Pine River yourself. #PineRiverWatershed #FlowWaterAdvocates #PineRiverStories #CarrieLaSeur
The Pine River Stories: The Genius in the Current - Flow Water Advocates
By Carrie La Seur, Legal Director — The late afternoon sun, hours from sunset as the days stretch out, promises the first true warmth of spring. It’s 5 p.m. on April 25, 2025, and I nestle into the sn...
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June 25, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Kayak the Pine River with Carrie and see the water pollution and the impacts on the Pine River yourself. #PineRiverWatershed #FlowWaterAdvocates #PineRiverStories #CarrieLaSeur
“A rural community’s sole source of drinking water deserves the highest standard of protection, and our review indicates EPA has fallen short” - Carrie La Seur, Legal Director for Flow Water Advocates and Counsel for Michigan Citizens for Water Conservation. flowwateradvocates.org/flow-challen...
June 19, 2025 at 5:58 PM
“A rural community’s sole source of drinking water deserves the highest standard of protection, and our review indicates EPA has fallen short” - Carrie La Seur, Legal Director for Flow Water Advocates and Counsel for Michigan Citizens for Water Conservation. flowwateradvocates.org/flow-challen...
Lawmakers in Lansing have introduced important new legislation to strengthen cleanup standards for water and soil contamination, improve public health, and save taxpayers millions of dollars. flowwateradvocates.org/polluter-acc...
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June 17, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Lawmakers in Lansing have introduced important new legislation to strengthen cleanup standards for water and soil contamination, improve public health, and save taxpayers millions of dollars. flowwateradvocates.org/polluter-acc...
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We are sharing some very exciting news! For Love of Water (FLOW) has a new name: Flow Water Advocates. Meet the new Flow: flowwateradvocates.org/flow-water-a...
June 13, 2025 at 1:35 PM
We are sharing some very exciting news! For Love of Water (FLOW) has a new name: Flow Water Advocates. Meet the new Flow: flowwateradvocates.org/flow-water-a...