Episode 76: Environmental Justice and Community Power

Summary

In this episode of "Gathering Ground," host Mary Morten welcomes Commissioner Precious Brady-Davis of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District, and Joel Brammeier, CEO of the Alliance for the Great Lakes, for a powerful conversation on environmental justice, water equity, and community voice in the Great Lakes region.

They discuss the legacy of environmental racism, the role of policy and federal investment, and how community-centered solutions, from permeable playgrounds to local volunteer programs, are building climate resilience.

Episode Highlights

- Commissioner Precious Brady-Davis shares her path from LGBTQ+ advocacy to water leadership and her vision for community-centered infrastructure.

-Joel Brammeier reflects on civic engagement, clean water access, and the regional work of the Alliance for the Great Lakes.

-Both guests speak to the intersection of climate change, racial justice, and the power of community-driven solutions.

Links and Resources

- Commissioner Precious Brady-Davis: www.mwrd.org/commissioner-precious-brady-davis

- Alliance for the Great Lakes: www.greatlakes.org

- MWRD Rain Barrel Program: www.mwrd.org/rain-barrels

- Learn more about your water: www.greatlakes.org/get-involved

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