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Water@Michigan is a gathering table for U-M researchers and communities that have been disproportionately affected by historic inequities to develop just, equitable, and sustainable approaches that address community water priorities.

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Learn to guard against the dangers of lead in water. Explore detailed resources curated for parents, caregivers, elected officials, and consumers.

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NOAA's National Estuarine Research Reserve System (NERRS) Science Collaborative, coordinated by the Water Center, helps solve coastal management issues.

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U-M Water Sustainability Faculty Experts

Juan Cole

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U-M Water Sustainability Courses

ENVIRON 201 | Ecological Issues

How have you interacted with your environment today? The environment impacts your life in more ways than you might think! This course involves lectures and discussions on ecological principles and concepts underlying the management and use of natural resources. The class emphasizes the importance of interdisciplinary approaches to matters concerning the allocation of natural resources and the quality of our environment.

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“First, we want to help everyone who is affected by the new rule really understand why the rule is important and what it means. The second part is providing technical support to the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy for things such as developing standard operating procedures for water suppliers to use.”

U-M Water Center Contact

Office address:
214 S. State Street, Suite 200
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(above Sava's restaurant)

Mailing address:
University of Michigan Water Center
625 E. Liberty, Suite 300
Ann Arbor, MI 48104-2013

Email: [email protected]

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