Melissa Damaschke
@m_damaschke
Staunch defender of #GreatLakes. Lifelong lover of #nature. @ErbFamilyFdn President. #Cheesehead. @NorthlandAlumni. Views my own. She/Her/Hers.
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https://www.erbff.org/ 01-01-2021 21:58:35
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Our dear friend @johnflesher is retiring from The Associated Press after 41 yrs. John is the most recidivist IJNR Fellow (11+), a damn fine reporter and one of the nicest people you'll ever meet. It's a loss for #journalism, #environment and #greatlakes, but you've earned it. Ride well.
Donβt forget #DetroitJazzFest is coming up on September 1-4! Follow DetroitJazzFestival for updates on the exciting weekend full of live performances by dozens of artists including three recent Nat'l Endow f/t Arts Jazz Masters. @Ttuomaala detroitjazzfest.org
On September 6, Ohio Sea Grant will host "Understanding Algal Blooms: State of the Science Conference" to highlight current scientific knowledge related to algal blooms. Learn more at bit.ly/algal-Sept6. Dr. Amanda Herzog #GreatLakes
Thrilled to have Carolyn Chin Watson join our team!
We're honored to be early supporters of The Henry Ford's efforts to preserve & restore the Jackson House, a safe haven for MLK Jr. & other activists who advanced voting rights for Black Americans by planning the Selma-to-Montgomery marches of 1965. bit.ly/EFF-Jackson-Hoβ¦
Today we announced over $9.5M in new and ongoing grants during our September grant cycle. Look at the complete grants list here: bit.ly/EFF-Sept23. @TTuomaala Dr. Amanda Herzog Melissa Damaschke @Nlichten mlyonsrichards
Our 2022 & 2023 Report is live! Grantee spotlights show the impact grant partners such as Signal-Return, Detroit Riverfront, Healing Our Waters-Great Lakes Coalition, & many more have had on the region. Take a look here: erbff.org/2022-2023-repoβ¦. @Ttuomaala Melissa Damaschke Nat Lichten Dr. Amanda Herzog mlyonsrichards
This was an inspiring evening - so many amazing individuals and orgs! We were honored to receive the award from Governor Gretchen Whitmer & MI Community Service, & are thankful to our grantees and partners leading efforts to improve the health of our communities in southeast Michigan & #GreatLakes.