PWBCdetroit's Podcast Wed, 27 May 2026 04:54:34 -0400 https://peopleswaterboard.org/ en-us © 2026 PWBCdetroit's Podcast yes cd7aa0e6-0eae-532b-b161-ae7263280b65 peopleswaterboarddetroit@gmail.com PWBCdetroit episodic false Water is the most valuable resource on our planet, 

and is the least protected. Water Wednesday is about the water warriors. Hosted by Valerie Jean and Nicole Hill. Impacted mothers on the frontlines, fighting for water equality. Together, they provide an important conversational platform for environmental organizations, state representatives, and other impacted residents.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) water protection and environmental education PWBCdetroit peopleswaterboarddetroit@gmail.com https://storage.buzzsprout.com/f3j9ojfo2eit1obcpv8apjjdfnfp?.jpg PWBCdetroit's Podcast https://peopleswaterboard.org/ Nicole Hill Valerie Jean The issue of drinking water has never been more urgent. The issue of drinking water has never been more urgent. 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 secure safe and accessible drinking water for all. Tune in and share to stay afloat!



#WaterCrisis #EPA #CommunityVoices #FrontlineImpact #DrinkingWater #waterislife #waterisahumanright #coloradoriver #sanantonio #datacenterresistance #ActivismMatters #stayafloat 

]]> 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 secure safe and accessible drinking water for all. Tune in and share to stay afloat!



#WaterCrisis #EPA #CommunityVoices #FrontlineImpact #DrinkingWater #waterislife #waterisahumanright #coloradoriver #sanantonio #datacenterresistance #ActivismMatters #stayafloat 

]]> PWBCdetroit Buzzsprout-19210543 Wed, 20 May 2026 15:00:00 -0400 932 5 18 full false Discover how data centers affect local communities, from rising utility costs to environmental concerns. Discover how data centers affect local communities, from rising utility costs to environmental concerns. 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 need to survive.  But please remember, when we organize, we win! Keep pushing for local action and stay informed. Together, we can make a difference! 



#PeopleWaterBoard #DataCenterResistance #ActivismMatters #CommunityPower #WaterCrisis #waterislife #waterisahumanright 



]]> 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 need to survive.  But please remember, when we organize, we win! Keep pushing for local action and stay informed. Together, we can make a difference! 



#PeopleWaterBoard #DataCenterResistance #ActivismMatters #CommunityPower #WaterCrisis #waterislife #waterisahumanright 



]]> PWBCdetroit Buzzsprout-19159024 Mon, 11 May 2026 15:00:00 -0400 1088 5 17 full false As climate change escalates, the most vulnerable communities, especially Indigenous populations. As climate change escalates, the most vulnerable communities, especially Indigenous populations. 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

]]> 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

]]> PWBCdetroit Buzzsprout-19105952 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:00:00 -0400 1031 5 16 full false In Michigan, those in poverty pay $9 more than those who are not in poverty. In Michigan, those in poverty pay $9 more than those who are not in poverty. 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 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 

]]> PWBCdetroit Buzzsprout-19062226 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:00:00 -0400 906 5 15 full false How will the current climate change affect our water bill? How will the current climate change affect our water bill? 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 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

]]> PWBCdetroit Buzzsprout-19039985 Sun, 19 Apr 2026 13:00:00 -0400 877 5 14 full false Our water is under attack, and the team talks about how this will affect our water bills here in #Michigan. Our water is under attack, and the team talks about how this will affect our water bills here in #Michigan. 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 

]]> 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 

]]> PWBCdetroit Buzzsprout-18999322 Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:00:00 -0400 1183 5 13 full false Denver has declared stage 1 water restrictions for its residents. Denver has declared stage 1 water restrictions for its residents. 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-watering

Info 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  

]]> 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-watering

Info 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  

]]> PWBCdetroit Buzzsprout-18947132 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:00:00 -0400 895 full false 5 years of Water Wednesday 5 years of Water Wednesday 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 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

]]> PWBCdetroit Buzzsprout-18933184 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:00:00 -0400 1365 5 11 full false The 2026 United Nations World Water Day is coming up fast The 2026 United Nations World Water Day is coming up fast 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 21st
2pm to 4pm
Route: ~10 miles round-trip

PWBC World Water Day
General Baker Institute
15798 Livernois, Detroit
Sunday, March 22nd
4:00-6:00 PM


#WorldWaterDay
#stayafloat 
#WaterIsAHumanRight
#WaterJustice
#Detroit
#Michigan
#waterislife
#CleanWater
#revolution 

]]> 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 21st
2pm to 4pm
Route: ~10 miles round-trip

PWBC World Water Day
General Baker Institute
15798 Livernois, Detroit
Sunday, March 22nd
4:00-6:00 PM


#WorldWaterDay
#stayafloat 
#WaterIsAHumanRight
#WaterJustice
#Detroit
#Michigan
#waterislife
#CleanWater
#revolution 

]]> PWBCdetroit Buzzsprout-18871048 Wed, 18 Mar 2026 16:00:00 -0400 1276 full false Michigan Supreme Court ruling on Enbridge's experimental tunnel Michigan Supreme Court ruling on Enbridge's experimental tunnel 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 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

]]> PWBCdetroit Buzzsprout-18841981 Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:00:00 -0400 1220 6 9 full false Battles over Line 5 continue, Michigan Supreme Court's decision is pivotal. Battles over Line 5 continue, Michigan Supreme Court's decision is pivotal. 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_gathering

Sam 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 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_gathering

Sam 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

]]> PWBCdetroit Buzzsprout-18797999 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:00:00 -0500 1223 6 8 full false