The Peoples Water Board holds its meeting the second
Tuesday of the month at 5:30pm at the Cass Corridor
Commons at 4605 Cass Ave. Enter off of Forest.

Tuesday, March 30, 2010

DWSD Demostration

The monthly demonstration at DWSD was spirited on this sunny day. Video footage was shot for a future documentary concerning the water issue. DWSD employees and passerbys nodded their head in agreement with our chants. Further contains concerning DSWD agenda items can be discussed at People's Water Board monthly meeting every second Monday of each month at 530pm MCHT Building 2727 Second Avenue. See you then.

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Water Rates Hearing

March 11th Water Hearing meeting at city council was bland on the council's part, but the speakers were insightful. PWB/Green Party member Derek Grisby reminded city council that more serious problems trumped water rates increases, like excessive war spending, 45,000 shutoffs and the current numbers and the council reluctance to implement the Orginial Water Affordability Plan to heal some of these public ills. Shortly after 6PM the meeting was and that's when the PWB went into action. PWB commissioners made the best of opportunities presented after the public hearing. One member engaged councilwoman Shauntel Jenkins, while the other challenged DWSD president in a discussion concerning water privatization and municipal worker layoffs. The other took video footage from the PWB members and participates at the meeting, while this blogger tried to record every event that occurred. PWB represented strong, see everyone at the March 24th demo in front of the DWSD on Randolph.

Friday, March 5, 2010

World Water Day Poster Contest

World Water Day is March 22 and to celebrate, the People’s Water Board Coalition invites children and youth K-12 to participate in a poster contest.

Worldwide, there are over 1.1 billion people that do not have access to clean water. With the recent earthquake in Haiti, we saw how water became a critical factor to survival.

We also see these challenges in Detroit, where we are surrounded by twenty percent of the world’s fresh surface water supply. Because we are surrounded by this water, we have the opportunity and responsibility to make sure everyone has access to clean and affordable water.

All children and youth K-12 are invited to create posters to spread this message to raise community awareness.

CONTEST RULES:
All submissions must be original and created by the students.

Drawings or paintings should be done on 8.5 x 11 inch, 14 x 21 inch, or 17 x 24 inch paper.

All entries must be clearly labeled with: Student Name, School Name, and Age

Submissions must be postmarked by Wednesday, March 17 and sent to:
East Michigan Environmental Action Council
87 East Canfield Street, Suite 4500
Detroit, MI 48202

Awards will be presented on Monday, March 22 to the following age groups: 5-7, 8-10, 11-13, 14-16, and 17-19. We will also give an award to the overall winner.

On Monday, March 22 we invite all of your students and their families to attend a reception and awards ceremony from 5:30 to 8pm at St. Anne’s Church Parish Hall; 1000 St Anne Street; Detroit.

Thank you!
People’s Water Board Coalition