PWBCdetroit's Podcast

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 #mayday tomorrow. So please stay home tomorrow, and remind them that we deserve a living wage!#ColoradoRiver #Drought #WaterCrisis #WaterScarcity #AmericanWest #ClimateChange #WaterManagement #WaterPolicy #WaterRights

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 Affordability Report: https://graham.umich.edu/media/files/MI-statewide-water-affordability-assessment-report.pdf Earth Day 2026: https://www.earthday.org/earth-day-2026/#earthday2026 #Waterislife #waterisahumanright #AffordableWater #WaterForAll 

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

Happy Saturday #WaterWarriors! This week, the team talks about the EPAS announcement that they will be making amendments to the Clean Water Act. Our water is under attack, and the team talks about how this will affect our water bills here in #Michigan. Please tune in to stay afloat. Also, today is the day, folks! A statewide protest against #datacenters begins today! Find your local #nodatatcenters protest, and we will see you all there! Detroit's action is at Roosevelt Park @5pm.#datacenters #watercrisis #communityactivism #environmentalimpact #AITechnology #Michigan #PublicHealth #protest #WaterRights #EconomicDemocracy #greatlakes #WaterIsLife #waterisahumanright  #michigan 

This week, the team discusses some water-related hot topics from around the country. As we know, the Colorado River basin is drying up, and this is a symptom of a larger problem affecting water supplies across the nation. Denver has declared stage 1 water restrictions for its residents. Companies like Blue Ribbon Commission are exploring "solutions" like using nuclear energy to desalinate seawater, but this approach raises significant concerns. Tune in to stay afloat.Denver Water Commission: https://www.denverwater.org/tap/denver-board-water-commissioners-declares-stage-1-drought-implements-mandatory-wateringInfo on Blue Ribbon Commission: https://www.ans.org/news/article-803/about-the-blue-ribbon-commission-on-americas-nuclear-energy-future-full-draft-report/#datacenters #watercrisis #communityactivism #environmentalimpact #AITechnology #Michigan #PublicHealth #protest #WaterRights #EconomicDemocracy #greatlakes #WaterIsLife #waterisahumanright  #michigan #globalwatercrisis  

Happy Sunday #waterwarriors! Today is a special day for the team, as it marks 5 years of the show! We also have some important water affordability updates to bring to our viewers. Tune in to stay afloat! #enbridgelies #watercrisis #communityactivism #environmentalimpact #nodatacenters #Michigan#PublicHealth #protest #WaterRights #EconomicDemocracy #greatlakes #WaterIsLife #waterisahumanright  #michigan

Happy Wednesday #waterworriors! The 2026 United Nations World Water Day is coming up fast! We have some exciting events to bring to your attention. On March 21st, our dear friend, Jo Coutts, an artistic cartographer and water protector, will be leading us on a journey along buried waterways, in search of “blue lines”. These blue lines were spray painted on sidewalks near residences and businesses who were slated to have their water shut off by the city.  The next day, March 22nd, we ask that you join PWBC and be part of the movement to make water affordable for every Michigander, as we connect gender equality to the current water crisis. That event is hosted by Nicole Hill and Valerie Jean, and it's  on March 22nd at 4pm.  It's going to be a great weekend, please tune in to the flyers below to stay afloat. Ride with Purpose O’Shea Playground, 15810 Capitol St, Detroit, MI 48227 Saturday, March 21st2pm to 4pmRoute: ~10 miles round-tripPWBC World Water DayGeneral Baker Institute15798 Livernois, DetroitSunday, March 22nd4:00-6:00 PM#WorldWaterDay #stayafloat  #WaterIsAHumanRight #WaterJustice #Detroit #Michigan #waterislife #CleanWater #revolution 

Happy friday #WaterWarriors! The Michigan Supreme Court ruling on Enbridge's experimental tunnel happened yesterday, and the Water Wednesday team was in Lansing, interviewing and documenting this historical ruling LIVE! This tunnel is a threat to our fresh water.  Please check out the full stream now, including an exclusive interview with water warrior Andrea Pierce! Tune in to #stayafloat  #ShutDownLine5 #Line5Pipeline #Michigan #greatlakes #environmentalactivism #LegalBattles #GroundworkCenter #ResilientCommunities #Enbridge #EnbridgeLies #MichiganSupremeCourt #waterprotection #climatejustice #WaterIsLife #waterisahumanright #cleanwater #CleanWaterForAll #CleanWaterMatters #BlackSnake

Happy Thursday #waterwarriors! This week, the team sits down with Ashley Rudzinski, she climate and environmental program director for Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities. And she is talking with us about the Michigan Supreme Court ruling happening on March 11th. And how this decision will impact our water and surrounding communities. We have talked many times about Line 5, we know the dangers. We have to show up! Check out the links below to tap in to #stayafloat!Oil and Water Don't Mix Supreme court gathering sign up sheet: https://www.oilandwaterdontmix.org/mi_supreme_court_gatheringSam Cooper and Sarah Coffee on the impact of the line 5 tunnel:https://youtu.be/gmtASopHZJI?si=Sfh8YJrSzy7MMsYe #shutdownline5 #Line5pipeline #Michigan #environmentalactivism #legalbattles #GroundworkCenter #ResilientCommunities #Enbridge #Enbridgelies #MichiganSupremeCourt #waterprotection #climatejustice #waterislife #waterisahumanright #cleanwater

Happy Wednesday #WaterWarriors. This week, the team is talking about the Colorado River. Over 40 million people need this river to survive, and Its operating at under 57%. We have known about this crisis for decades, how does it impact the peoples access to affordable water? What does this mean for the environment? Tune in to #stayafloat. United Nations Address: https://news.un.org/en/story/2026/01/1166800Water education Colorado: https://watereducationcolorado.org/fresh-water-news/despite-rains-57-of-colorado-river-watershed-in-severe-drought/#watercrisis #ColoradoRiver #wateraffordability #consumptiveuse #climatechange #corporateresponsibility #conservation #communityaction #wateraccess #EnvironmentalJustice

ACTION ALERTPlease sign these letters to Gretchen Whitmer and the EGLE director, tell them that we need them to #ShutDownLine5. Remind them that they work for the people, and #WaterIsLife. Send a message to Governor Whitmer and EGLE Director Roos, with the two links below. Oil & Water Don't Mix - https://www.oilandwaterdontmix.org/decision_watchMichigan Climate Action Network - https://shorturl.at/M1xF8#ShutDownLine5 #WaterIsLife #globalwaterbankruptcy #Enbridge

Happy #Wednesday folks! This week, the team sits down with Demar Byas, a community engagement representative from the Oakland County Water Resources Commission. They discuss the critical issue of water affordability, highlighting the newly launched assistance programs aimed at helping residents manage their water bills. Tune in to stay afloat folks! Share with your #oaklandcounty community!Apply here: https://uwsem.smapply.org/prog/HAP/Sylvia Orduno on the difference between assistance and affordability: https://youtu.be/vruP0EpaAdY#wateraffordability #communityengagement #oaklandcountymichigan  #waterassistanceprograms #infrastructure #legislation #grassrootsorganizing  #waterislife #waterisahumanright #communitysupport

We hope you are staying safe and warm in this weather folks! We come to you this Saturday, with some chilling water news from the United Nations Headquarters, as they declared that the world has entered a " global water bankruptcy" that we can't recover from. Tune in and share to #stayafloat.Global Water Bankrupsy: https://unu.edu/inweh/news/world-enters-era-of-global-water-bankruptcyAmanda Robert on fighing back against data centers: https://youtu.be/xsPHEqHa0qg#watercrisis  #globalwaterbankruptcy #waterscarcity #CorporationsAreNotPeople  #datacenters #environmentalprotection #capitalism #SustainabilityInAction  #CommunityAction  #waterresources #waterisahumanright  #WaterIsLife #MichiganWaterCrisis #PeoplesWaterBoard