PWBCdetroit's Podcast

Happy Sunday, Folks! This week, the team talked about the water infrastructure crisis in Downriver MI, just outside of Detroit. We highlighted the urgent need for investment, community action, and policy change to address water affordability and infrastructure neglect. It's an important show; tune in now to stay afloat!   #waterinfrastructure #wateraffordability #Detroit #communityactivism #p...

Happy Saturday, Water Warriors! This week, we dive into the pressing issues facing Lincoln Park's water. This week, we spoke with Phoenix MacGregor. She sheds light on the severe water rate increases impacting the community and the immediate financial burden for residents who are already struggling to make ends meet. #WATERISLIFE #michigan   #waterrates #infrastructure #LincolnPark #wateraffo...

Happy Sunday, Water Warriors! This week, the team speaks with Andrea Pierce from the Little Traverse Bay Band of Odawa Indians. She is also Deputy Director of Programming for the Michigan Environmental Justice Coalition and Chairman / Founder of the Anishinaabek Caucus. She discussed Governor Whitmer's recent announcement and letter to Enbridge that labels the 73-year-old dual pipelines in th...

Happy Wednesday, folks! This week, we sat down with two amazing guests: Teresa Melendez from the Michigan Three Fires Confederacy and Sam Cooper from Great Lakes Creatives and the Michigan Climate Action Network. They are here to give us some history around Enbridge Line 5. They will also give us some more information about Water Weekend, including the Labor Day Bridge Walk. It's an important...

Happy Wednesday, Water Warriors! This week, the team sat down with Amanda Jean Robert, Network Director at Michigan Climate Action Network. She discussed the significance of the annual Pipe Out Paddle Up event and why Water Weekend is essential in highlighting all the environmental threats to the Great Lakes. Tune in now to #stayafloat   #waterprotection #GreatLakes #PipeOutPaddleUp   #shutdownlin...

Hello, fellow Water Warriors! This week, the team had some water-related hot-topic issues to bring to your attention. This includes the ongoing crisis in Gary, Indiana. They highlighted systemic issues related to infrastructure neglect that has now led to a boil water advisory. Tune in now to stay afloat, folks! #GaryIndiana #watercrisis #wateraccess #poweroutage #systemicracism #infrastructureneg...

Happy Thursday #WaterWarriors! This week, the team talks about water-related hot topics. They cover the Supreme Court ruling on the Line 5 tunnel and how relieved Michiganders are about this win. In addition to the good news from Michigan, we must address the dire situation in Puerto Rico, where the island is facing a severe water shortage. This crisis is fueled by a combination of factors, includ...

Happy Friday, folks! This week, the team sits down with our two remarkable University of Michigan interns, Asher and Adriana. These students spent their summer with PWBC as part of the Michigan Climate Action Network summer fellowship. The fellows share their insights on the importance of youth involvement in climate work and the challenges surrounding water affordability. Now that their internshi...

Happy Wednesday, Water Warriors! This week, the team talks about the yearly Water Is Life festival in Petoskey, Michigan. We are talking with the founder, Jannan Cornstalk, and the event's talent buyer, Sean Miller. They are here to talk to us about this year's lineup of activities and music. It's going to be a fun show, folks! Tune in now to #stayafloat! Register here-  https://www...

Happy Sunday, Water Warriors! This week, the team discusses the cyclosporiasis outbreak, and the situation is dire.  Water isn’t just vital for drinking; it’s essential for washing produce, cooking, and sanitation. And many families are struggling without running water, making basic hygiene practices nearly impossible. They also talk about the importance of protecting wetlands as a critical resour...

Happy Wednesday, water warriors! This week, the team got to talk to a very special guest, a humanitarian and team coordinator for Turtle Island Solidarity Network, Rachelle Friesen. She talks with us about the water poisoning of an entire Indigenous Nation and the complete economic collapse that followed for Grassy Narrows. It's an important show, folks. Tune in now to stay afloat.  Justice f...

Happy Thursday, water warriors. We hope you are staying cool out there. Today, we bring you an announcement from Mayor Sheffield's office. With the extreme weather we're experiencing, Detroit's Mayor addresses the heat with several measures to help Wayne County residents! Tune in now to stay afloat!   Executive Order- https://detroitmi.gov/.../2026-07/SKM_C361i26063021380.pdf Coolin...

Happy Monday, folks! Don’t miss our event today, June 22nd, where we’ll discuss how data centers are impacting our utility bills and what actions we can take together.  Share your thoughts and let’s spark a discussion that can lead to change! RSVP below. https://www.facebook.com/share/1BqSKh9JeA/ #utilityaffordability #WaterCrisis #DataCenters #ProtectOurWater #CommunityAction #SaveOurPlanet #maco...

Happy Wednesday #waterwarriors !  This week, the team is asking you to mark your calendars! The 7th Annual Michigan Climate Summit is taking place in East Lansing this Friday, June 12, 2026. The Water Wednesday team will be there to cover the event. If you want to get plugged into an environmental fight, this is the place to be! Michigan's leading climate gathering brings together advocates,...

Happy Tursday #WaterWarriors! This week, the team talks about the flooding crisis. Flooding is more than just an inconvenience; it can have dire public health consequences, especially for vulnerable populations. In this post, we will explore the intricate link between flooding in Detroit, the rise of black mold, and the resulting health crises that many residents face. With data centers making it...

Happy Wednesday, folks!  This week, the team recaps the recent drinking water conference in San Antonio that Nicole Hill attended. She is reiterating the importance of community engagement and the need for the EPA to play its roll. The issue of drinking water has never been more urgent. With affordability at an all-time low and a looming global water crisis, many are left wondering how we can secu...

Happy Monday, folks. We hope you enjoyed your Mother's Day weekend.  Last week, the team talked about recent  #Michigan wins and future actions! As utility rates soar, it's ironic that corporations aren't feeling the pinch—residents are! This is a triple whammy: pollution, rising costs, and resource depletion. And while we struggle, these data centers are draining the very water we...

This week, the team talks about the Colorado River and the state of water bankruptcy. This is affecting not just your tap water but also energy supplies for millions. This crisis is worsening each day, and emergency measures are just temporary fixes. As climate change escalates, the most vulnerable communities, especially Indigenous populations, are hit hardest.  We also want to remind you all of...

Happy Earth Day, Folks! We hope you all are outside, and enjoying this beautiful day in nature. Today, the team talks about the University of Michigan's statewide water affordability assessment form. We break down what this means for Michigan residents' wallets over the years.  We have also linked #earthday2026 below. Please check out this week's activities in your area. Water Affor...

Happy Sunday, folks. This week, the team talks about the extreme weather Michigan is facing. Storms are flooding our cities. Dams are breaking, and towns are being evacuated due to severe flooding. How will this weather and the current climate change affect our water bill?  Tune in now to stay afloat.  #flooding #michiganflooding2026 #floodingevacuation #WaterIsLife #waterisahumanright