Water Rangers Program Expansion: Supporting Rural and Native Communities in Michigan
The Socially Responsible Agriculture Project (SRAP) will use this grant for outreach to and engagement with residents of rural Michigan to combat pollution caused by concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs). CAFOs in Michigan have been shown to pollute the environment, threaten public health, destroy ecosystems, and decrease quality of life for Michigan communities. Specifically, SRAP will develop culturally relevant training materials, issue public notices of CAFO permit applications, offer training and educational webinars, host community listening sessions, and strengthen the network of resident scientists in Michigan who are dedicated to protecting public health and rural ecosystems.