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Rebecca Esselman @NatureIsWater

Conservationist with one eye on the river and the other on climate. Director at @hrwc. Tweets are my own.

Joined August 2010
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Michigan steps up dam removal in race against climate change bridgemi.com/michigan-enviro… via @BridgeMichigan

Michigan steps up dam removal in race against climate change - Bridge Michigan

As climate change threatens to warm Michigan rivers, dam removal can drive temperatures down by several degrees overnight. An influx of state and federal money has boosted removal efforts, but...

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Moments don’t happen. They are CREATED. @LtGovGilchrist @MichiganLCV
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Here in lansing to join the voices demanding the State take bold climate action #MICleanEnergyFuture @hrwc @MichiganLCV
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Ypsi Fall River Day returns to Frog Island Park this weekend. The weather looks beautiful. We will have kayaks for you to explore the #huronriver and many other family focused activities! Fall River Day returns to Ypsi, offering boat trips and more secondwavemedia.com/concentr…

Fall River Day returns to Ypsi, offering boat trips and more – Concentrate

The annual event in Frog Island Park features canoe and kayak trips along the Huron River as well as family-friendly activities and educational programming.

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Another wonderful Suds on the River event with @hrwc. I can’t say enough about the goodness we have in our team and our extended Huron river family. Thank you to all who attended! Already looking forward to next time. #sudsontheriver
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This is a very large volume of rain for our region. “It’s these shorter bursts that are more intense that are emblematic of climate change, and we’ve certainly been seeing that,” he said. “As far as we’re concerned, this is climate-related.” mlive.com/news/ann-arbor/202…

Parts of Washtenaw County get almost 5 inches of rain in 3 hours during 500-year storm

Eastern Washtenaw County was hit with heavy downpours overnight on Wednesday, Aug. 23, with more rain in the forecast.

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For so many reasons, it is time for Michigan to pass aggressive #climate action legislation. Among them - there are federal dollars available to help us transition to a carbon neutral future. evergreenaction.com/blog/mic…
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Thank you to our Michigan lawmakers like @ShinkSue for advocating for investments in clean water in this year’s state budget. Wins for #lead removal, addressing #PFAS, improving #waterinfrastructure and #watertrails.
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Rebecca Esselman retweeted
Rep. Debbie Dingell
@RepDebDingell
5 Aug 2023
We are all committed to working together at every level of government to make sure investments in clean, safe, and affordable water are reaching our communities where they are most needed. Water is a basic human right and we must fight every day to protect it.
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Great water friendly #shoreline tips from @MichiganEGLE - Plant buffer zones above existing seawalls, install shoreline woody structures such as “fish sticks,” and reduce the length of the vertical wall and natural shoreline in its place.(michigan.gov)

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Could this be you? Or someone you know? Reviewing applications now. Come work w me!
HRWC@hrwc
18 Jul 2023
HRWC is still accepting applications for Government Relations Director. Develop and coordinate a high-impact policy program to protect the land and water resources within the Huron River watershed and throughout the state. Join us! hrwc.org/about/staff/jobs/
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Join @rivernetwork Great Lakes Drinking Water Advocates Database - an directory of nonprofits and community organizations throughout the #GreatLakes region working on #DrinkingWater. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…

Great Lakes Drinking Water Advocates Survey

River Network maintains an inventory of nonprofits and community organizations throughout the Great Lakes region working on drinking water issues to establish a useful directory to make connections,...

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Help me find someone to fill an exciting new position at @hrwc guiding our policy efforts at the state and local level. We are looking for a Government Relations Director. #jobseekers #jobposting #policy #water
HRWC@hrwc
29 Jun 2023
Join our team! We are seeking a government relations director to help us develop and coordinate a high-impact policy program to protect the land and water resources within the Huron River watershed and throughout the state. hrwc.org/about/staff/jobs/
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Two incredible #EJ networks share how to meaningfully, effectively engage impacted community members and build power to affect change. Check out @ECNDetroit and #C4 out of Grand Rapids. #EnvironmentalJustice @MichiganEGLE
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TY Rep. McKinney for being #water warrior in Lansing. And @AbrahamAiyash for ensuring our #climate action moves forward aggressively AND in a just and equitable way. #EnvironmentalJustice @MichiganEGLE
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Rebecca Esselman retweeted
Coal Tar Free USA
@CTFreeAmerica
5 Jun 2023
#Goodnews! The announcement of Canada's ban of toxic coal tar sealers is expected this summer and to be in effect next year! @DavidFrockt canpaint.com/wp-content/uplo…
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Took my kids to the @hrwc offices today. Measuring conductivity. #greatrivers #greatlakes #ScienceRules
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We don't have a moment to lose on this. The time for stronger polluter accountability was yesterday. #PFAS #pollutionprevention #polluteraccountability #cleanwater #huronriver #GreatLakes
HRWC@hrwc
14 Jun 2023
As we confront the growing #PFAS crisis, the need for action is as urgent as ever. Strong pollution prevention laws are critical to protecting the #GreatLakes and public health. Tell your Michigan legislators that clean air and water are a top priority! hrwc.org/weak-polluter-accou…
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Thankful for the rain. #huronriver
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I’m in the #huronriver watershed
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