Op-Ed

Labatt & Grand Traverse BAYKEEPER® to Promote Water Stewardship in Michigan

This summer, Labatt USA will release limited-edition “Loving Michigan” graphic cans of Labatt Blue and Labatt Blue Light, which feature popular summer water destinations in Michigan including Mackinac Island, Grand Haven State Park, Turnip Rock and Ambassador Bridge.

The partnership and investments align with Labatt USA’s triple bottom line approach. The beer company prioritizes people, planet and profit, which includes measuring, reducing and mitigating its impact on the environment and society through investments, volunteerism and education.

"Not only is clean water required to make great beer, but it also means recreation on the water. By working to improve our water footprint, we’re able to impact our communities to help ensure everyone can swim, boat and enjoy our local waterways throughout the summer," said Lisa Texido, brand manager for the Labatt Family.

"Clean water is vitally important for the Grand Traverse Bay region," said Heather Smith, Grand Traverse BAYKEEPER ® at The Watershed Center Grand Traverse Bay. "The health of our water is directly linked to the strength of our local economy. We are grateful for Labatt USA’s leadership and financial investment in protecting this natural resource for a variety of uses."

This summer, Labatt USA will release limited-edition "Loving […]

More about Michigan water and contamination:

State halts work on Great Lakes pipeline tunnel

Lame Duck Fallout in Michigan

Bill would limit science Michigan uses to regulate toxic cleanups

‘Astronomical’ PFAS level sets new Michigan contamination milestone

Michigan Not Waiting for EPA to Fix Weak Rules on Lead in Drinking Water

Michigan sets limit for chemical contaminants in water

Recent Posts

Saltwater intrusion will taint 77% of coastal aquifers by century’s end, modeling study finds

Watersheds on the U.S. Eastern Seaboard will be among the areas most affected by underground…

1 week ago

A ‘Devil’ Seaweed Is Spreading Inside Hawaiʻi’s Most Protected Place

An invasive algae has wrecked huge sections of reef in Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument. Scientists…

1 week ago

A meadow in the Tahoe National Forest was drying up with sagebrush. Now it’s a lush wetland.

Sardine Meadow is a key link in conservation efforts for the Sierra Nevada, north of…

2 weeks ago

Conservation & Sustainability: fertilizer nitrates

UC Davis researchers insert a device that continuously collects water samples underground, providing real-time data…

3 weeks ago

Drought Mitigation: Should We Be Farming in the Desert?

Irrigated farmland in the desert of the Imperial Valley. (Photo credit: Steve Proehl, Getty Images)…

3 weeks ago

Scathing report released detailing Navy’s handling of Red Hill fuel spill

The Inspector General of the Department of Defense released some scathing reports Thursday over the…

1 month ago