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Replenish Detroit: Why is our work so important for COVID containment?

By Hafsa Usman Since March, our day-to-day life has vastly shifted into a new normal. Social distancing, constant washing of … More

Coronavirus, COVID-19, delivery, hygiene, social justice, volunteers, water shutoffs

Trust-building for water security and culture-centered health communication are key to tackling COVID-19

By Najma Akhther While inadequate access to safe water causes millions of people to suffer from serious public health hazards … More

Coronavirus, health-risk intervention, public health, water insecurity

Together, we can make a difference: Reflecting on the DWS Clothing Donation Drive for Brightmoor residents hard hit by water shutoffs and COVID-19.

By Detroit Water Stories Team Sometimes, when looking at the world and its problems, it’s hard to decide on exactly … More

affordability, Brightmoor, clothing, collective action, Coronavirus, donation, water access

Thinking for Ourselves: Community Task Force Needed to Oversee Detroit Water Restorations

By Shea Howell A group of civil rights attorneys have asked Governor Whitmer to establish a community-based task force to oversee … More

community organizers, Coronavirus, reconnections, resistance, shutoffs, water access

We need more voices of people with special needs represented in COVID-19 discussions

By Christine Nyawaga We are living in unprecedented times with the COVID-19 pandemic even as we each play our individual … More

Coronavirus, disabilities, discrimination, messaging

Water Games

By Shea Howell Mayor Duggan assured the city that he has restored water to everyone who has been shut off … More

community organizers, Coronavirus, DWSD, leadership, reconnections, water access

Rising Waters

By Shea Howell Water protectors continue to push the Mayor and his administration to develop a comprehensive policy reflecting two … More

DEGLE, flooding, government, policy, pollution, water levels

Detroit’s Emergency Management

By Shea Howell Across the United States in the early 1980s, right wing forces gained political power and enacted measures … More

discrimination, emergency management, government, racism

“I know how to manage my water”

By Kelsey Mesmer The Detroit residents we’ve been talking to over the past few weeks are water savvy. Everyone knows … More

bills, conservation, misinformation, rates, seniors

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