By Hafsa Usman Since March, our day-to-day life has vastly shifted into a new normal. Social distancing, constant washing of … More
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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
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
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
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
Water Games
By Shea Howell Mayor Duggan assured the city that he has restored water to everyone who has been shut off … More
Rising Waters
By Shea Howell Water protectors continue to push the Mayor and his administration to develop a comprehensive policy reflecting two … More
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
“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
