Our Mission
to protect Michigan's surface and ground waters from pollution, plunder, and privatization through education, advocacy, and action.
Michigan Citizens for Water Conservation (MCWC) is a grassroots, non-profit, all-volunteer organization. As water protectors, we are dedicated to the conservation of water into the seventh generation and beyond. Please join us.
Our History
MCWC organized in 2000 to protect our water resources from corporate theft. Specifically, Governor Engler and the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) had granted Nestlé Waters North America a permit to withdraw 400 gallons per minute in Mecosta, MI. Through MCWC, local citizens expressed strong opposition against Nestlé in Mecosta County. They soon began a legal battle that continued for seven years, limiting Nestlé's grab of fresh water by the millions of gallons.
The challenges continue. Human rights and water quality issues inspire us to defend this public trust. Join us as we protect the water of the commons from those who would pollute, plunder, or privatize. Help us protect fresh water.
Read about our 2019 highlights here - Your support makes this work possible!
Coalitions and Allied Organizations
In the past 2 years MCWC has had a working relationship with all of these coalitions and organizations. We support each other!
Water is Life Coalition:
State and National Nonprofit Organizations:
Local/County Water Protector Groups:
- Barry County Water Protectors
- Grand Rapids Water Protectors
- Northern Michigan Environmental Action Council
- West Michigan Environmental Action Council
Splashing News
- Press Release: Court Lets Blue Triton/Nestle Dodge Justice February 1, 2022
- Memories & Happy New Year from MCWC – New Years tidings and remembering those we have lost January 2, 2022
- Press Release: Blue Triton/Nestle Gives up Controversial Permit Seeks backdoor to increase withdrawal October 28, 2021
- Stop Pending Water Shutoffs May 23, 2021
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MCWC
P.O. Box 1
Mecosta, MI 49332
$10 for student | $25 for River Protector
Your donation is tax-deductible. MCWC is a 501c3 nonprofit organization.