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Episode 60 of State of Water

Danielle Boyer is an Indigenous robotics inventor and ethical tech advocate whose nonprofit, The Steam Connection, works to make tech education accessible and safe for Indigenous youth. Tune in to this inspiring conversation to hear the story behind Danielle's Anishinaabemowin speaking robot, Skobot, her thoughts on AI, data centers, ethical tech, and much more.
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Honoring Dr. King. Honoring Holly (ba) T. Bird

How will you honor these champions of justice and equity who built beloved community with courage and compassion?
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Episode 59 of State of Water

We kick off 2026 with a power packed episode featuring Sean McBrearty. Sean shares some poignant reflections on his work and friendship with Holly T. Bird and gives updates on his work with Clean Water Action-MI, Oil & Water Don’t Mix, and the Mop Up Michigan (Money out of Politics) ballot initiative.
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Exciting State of Water Podcast Updates

2026 episodes will be kicking off with a huge splash! Keep your eyes and ears open for these episodes dropping on upcoming Wednesdays in January.
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End of year statement from our Executive Director, Jenny Jones

"Reflecting on this year, I have to admit, it is clouded with grief, indecision, new challenges and opportunities, frustration, and determination."
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Episode 58 of State of Water

For our last episode of 2025, we are thrilled to welcome back Yousef Rabhi to the podcast for an inspiring conversation about working class solidarity, resisting big tech and data centers, reawakening our analog being, and much more.
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2025 Program Review & Highlights

With your financial support, you provide wind in our sails to start 2026 off just as we've closed 2025 - with passion, creativity, and a deep commitment to our mission of advocating for clean water, racial equity, and youth empowerment. Thank you for your support!
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End of year 2025

It's been a year like no other...a year of grief, recommitment, creative practice, and bold action. As we look towards 2026 we invite you to be a part of our next chapter as we continue our work for clean water, racial equity, and youth empowerment.
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Climate Summit & Climate Day of Action next week in Lansing!

Join concerned citizens from across the state in Lansing next week to learn, connect, and energize Michigan’s growing climate movement at Tuesday’s Climate Summit and Wednesday’s Climate Day of Action.
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Line 5 Tunnel public comment period ends this Friday, August 29

We urge our community to submit a public comment in opposition to the requested permits needed by Enbridge to build the Line 5 oil tunnel. We invite you to revisit the words of our beloved late friend and colleague, Holly (ba) T. Bird, who worked tirelessly as part of this movement to Shut Down Line 5.