Flow Water Advocates Employee Directory
Conservation ProgramsMichigan, United States11-50 Employees
Flow Water Advocates focuses on applying public trust concepts to protect the Great Lakes and, by extension, a substantial share of global freshwater resources. It positions itself as the Great Lakes Basin’s only policy and education center dedicated to public trust and commons, offering a framework for decision-makers to safeguard these waters. The organization develops policy programs and informs high-level officials, municipal leaders, and citizens to incorporate public trust ideas into decisions affecting water, energy, food, and climate change. Founded in 2011 by Jim Olson and a coalition of citizens, Flow Water Advocates is based in Traverse City, Michigan, and operates as a small to mid-sized team. It serves a network of decision-makers, city and community leaders, and informed citizens seeking durable, long-term protections for the Great Lakes. The work lies within the conservation programs sector, emphasizing policy education and practical guidance to promote sustainable water governance in the region.