The Freshwater Lab
The Freshwater Lab at the University of Illinois #Chicago is an initiative that raises awareness about water issues in the #GreatLakes and empowers people to claim and protect the most vital public asset. #NoMoreSingleUseWater
linktr.ee/uicfreshwaterlab
Starter Packs
Created by The Freshwater Lab (1)
Chicago Water World
A list curated by The Freshwater Lab of individuals, organizations and others based in Chicago who work on, study, advocate for and organize around water issues in the Great Lakes watershed.
@watereusecalif.bsky.social
WateReuse California works with our appointed and elected officials to pass legislation and develop regulations that will accelerate the implementation of both non-potable and potable reuse.
@uwmwaterpolicy.bsky.social
We connect science and economics to inform policy that protect, restore, & conserve vital freshwater resources. https://uwm.edu/centerforwaterpolicy/
@michiganadvance.com
2023 Michigan Press Association's News Media Publication of the Year. Hard-hitting reporting on politics and policy. Part of the nonprofit @statesnewsroom.com.
@climate.columbia.edu
Innovative education, groundbreaking research, and essential solutions for climate and sustainability (climate.columbia.edu).
@coveringclimatenow.org
#CCNow is a collab of 500+ media outlets creating an all newsroom approach to covering climate. The climate news & resources you need NOW: tinyurl.com/CCNowNL Donate to support our work: https://bit.ly/3SMIvUW
@sejorg.bsky.social
SEJ is a membership association of professional journalists dedicated to environmental issues. Our mission is to strengthen the quality, reach and viability of journalism that advances public understanding of environmental issues. linktr.ee/sejorg
@lakesuperior.bsky.social
I am the greatest lake of all time. G.L.O.A.T. (she/her) #BigBeautifulWater
@cleanh2oaction.bsky.social
Clean Water Action works to empower people to take action to protect America's waters, build healthy communities, and to make democracy work for all of us. Learn more at cleanwater.org
@waterhub.bsky.social
Making water communications more accessible & activism more effective, so the people most impacted by water challenges have greater power to set the solutions. 👀 linktr.ee/waterhubproject 🚰 Water Cooler newsletter: https://waterhub.org/signup
@ciel.org
CIEL defends the right to a healthy planet. #HealthyEnvironmentForAll Sign up for our newsletters ✒️ http://act.ciel.org/signup
@insideclimatenews.org
Pulitzer Prize-winning, nonprofit, non-partisan newsroom dedicated to covering climate, energy and the environment. Our newsletters: http://bit.ly/3mcVORO
@us.theconversation.com
A nonprofit news organization dedicated to sharing the knowledge of experts with the public, in accessible, trustworthy articles drawing on their research. Free to read, without paywalls or ads.
@sfs-src.bsky.social
The Student Resources Committee of the Society for Freshwater Science @freshwaterscience.bsky.social, featuring the latest in freshwater research, student life, & career development. 🏞🐟🦠🦟🌱📚⚗ Nomination Link: https://forms.gle/WpcBBVgYJbtJGHPz6
@abellabmsu.bsky.social
Scientists studying fish behavioral ecology and designing 360° solutions for wicked conservation problems in rivers and coastal waters. We like beer and cheeseburgers too. PI Michael Wagner.
@climatena.bsky.social
CPA-NA addresses the individual & collective psychological dimensions of the climate crisis, promoting cultural shifts toward resilience, regeneration, democracy & equity. www.linktree.com/cpana
@biographic.bsky.social
An independent, award-winning online magazine connecting you with stories about biodiversity and conservation from around the world. (Former account of Hakai Magazine) Sign up for our newsletter: https://www.biographic.com/newsletter-signup/
@sentientmedia.org
Stories + solutions for a changing world. Nonprofit, nonpartisan news outlet investigating factory farms and their effect on climate, animals, health, politics and more. Send tips to sentientmediatips@proton.me
@yalee360.bsky.social
An online magazine offering reporting, opinion, and analysis on global environmental issues. Published at the Yale School of the Environment.
@climatedesk.org
A collaboration of more than a dozen news organizations dedicated to exploring the human, environmental, economic, and political impacts of our changing climate, and sharing our work with a wide audience. Find us at: ClimateDesk.org
@miclimateaction.bsky.social
Empowering you to become a fierce advocate for climate action in Michigan #miclimateaction #shutdownline5 https://www.miclimateaction.org/
@lakesedition.bsky.social
A curious traveler's online guide to hiking, daytripping, shopping, fishing, events, farmstands, dining and attractions in and around Southern Wisconsin lakes. www.lakesedition.com
@ehnewsroom.bsky.social
The official newsroom of Environmental Health Sciences, a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that drives science into public discussion & policy.
@glbusinessnetwork.bsky.social
Creating an inclusive and influential business network that advocates for thriving ecosystems, economies, and communities in the Great Lakes Region. https://glbusinessnetwork.com/join-glbn/
@ncse.bsky.social
Fighting disinformation in the science classroom. ncse.ngo
@globservingsystem.bsky.social
We provide end-to-end data services that support science, policy, management, and industry in the Great Lakes. Part of the Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS). Tell us what you love about the Great Lakes!
@sdev313.bsky.social
Southwest Detroit Environmental Vision (SDEV) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to improve the environment & strengthen the economy of SW Detroit through partnership with residents, community organizations, government, & industry.
@mit-cs3.bsky.social
Our research improves understanding of sustainability challenges and helps decision‑makers address global change, enhancing well‑being for current and future generations. Website: https://cs3.mit.edu/
@raeon-uw.bsky.social
Providing cutting-edge, integrated, and transformative research on the Great Lakes. A part of Global Water Futures Observatories, GWFO
@amfisheriessoc.bsky.social
Founded 1870, AFS is the leading source of fisheries science and management information worldwide: https://fisheries.org/.
@freshwaterscience.bsky.social
The Society for Freshwater Science (SFS) is an international scientific society whose purpose is to promote understanding of freshwater ecosystems. #2025SFS https://freshwater-science.org/
@ijcsharedwaters.bsky.social
More than a century of cooperation protecting #SharedWaters in Canada & United States. Official account of International Joint Commission. Likes, reposts ≠ endorsement http://ijc.org/
@lakemichigan13.bsky.social
Ininwewi Gichigami The big western lobe of the Great Lake Michigan-Huron. Pretty and Old 🌊🌊
@miseagrant.bsky.social
Doing good for the Great Lakes. Official account for Michigan Sea Grant (MISG), a collaborative NOAA program housed at University of Michigan and Michigan State University Extension.
@cleanwatermi.bsky.social
The Great Lakes are pretty cool. We work to protect them + the waters and people in-between. Learn more at cleanwater.org/MI
@wqmgreatlakes.bsky.social
Scientists from Environment and Climate Change Canada tweeting about the #GreatLakes, freshwater science, and our lab/field adventures. All views are our own.
@healthylakes.org
The Healing Our Waters-Great Lakes Coalition is a coalition of local, state, and regional #CleanWater advocates working together to establish #GreatLakes restoration and protection as a national conservation priority. Website: HealthyLakes.org
@iaglr.bsky.social
Since 1967, IAGLR has advanced understanding of the world's great lake ecosystems. We hold an annual conference and publish the Journal of #GreatLakes Research. Visit https://iaglr.org
@greatlakesnow.bsky.social
Catch our monthly show — produced by Detroit PBS — on our network of stations in the Midwest. Drop by our website for daily news about the Great Lakes and information on our virtual events: greatlakesnow.org
@bwca.bsky.social
Connecting people and protecting the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness since 1976.
@uiceohs.bsky.social
UIC School of Public Health (SPH) program leading global research, providing NIOSH funded training, & offering graduate (MPH, MS, & PhD) degrees. linktr.ee/uiceohs
@uicpublichealth.bsky.social
Students, faculty, researchers and community leaders on the front lines of strengthening health outcomes in Chicago and beyond.
@elpcenter.bsky.social
We advocate, innovate, and litigate to protect the Midwest’s environment.
@chicago-city.bsky.social
The official handle for the greatest freakin' city in the world.
@wttw.bsky.social
As Chicago's PBS station, WTTW is committed to producing and presenting independent, trusted, best-in-class content fueled by a distinctly Chicago sensibility. https://t.co/QTmgsrKIaj
@wbez.org
We are Chicago's NPR station and your local news source. Find us on air at 91.5FM. Support public media and local journalism: donate.wbez.org
@heatmap.news
A new media company focused on the biggest story of our time: climate change. Subscribe to our newsletter at https://heatmap.news.