The Fred and Barbara Erb Family Foundation

We envision a flourishing, healthy, and resilient Great Lakes ecosystem and a culturally vibrant, sustainable Southeast Michigan.

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We're only five days from the premiere of 'The Best of the Best: Jazz From Detroit’ documentary at the @Freep_Film_Fest. The film is the first of its kind to depict the rich story of jazz music, Detroit, and the power of mentorship within the music genre. Take a look at this video teaser from the documentary: https://t.co/9xaUjgoDLR @ttuomaala

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Looking for podcasts to add to the mix? Check out The Green Stream by @_sbndetroit. In a recent episode, SBN Detroit chair and Inforum CEO @terrybarclay speaks with @snorrakat, VP & deputy chief mobility officer at Michigan’s Office of Future Mobility and Electrification. https://t.co/3xF0HsldnO @mlyonsrichards

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The Southeast Michigan Resilience Fund recently announced $1.5 million in conservation grants toward improving water quality in southeast Michigan and in the Great Lakes ecosystem. This is a collaborative effort supported by the Fred A. and Barbara M. Erb Family Foundation with other public and private partners.
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We can’t wait to watch ‘The Best of the Best: Jazz From Detroit’ premiere at the @Freep_Film_Fest this year. The full-length film, proudly supported by our Foundation, depicts the history of Detroit’s jazz musicians intertwined with the struggles and triumphs of its Black community. Book your tickets to view the premiere today: https://t.co/jwvzqct4EW
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Thank you to our partners at @thehenryford for sharing this amazing video showing the relocation process of the historic Jackson House from Selma, Alabama to the Greenfield Village in Dearborn, Michigan. https://t.co/KC6uaHWsHp @TTuomaala

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We like to say that everyone lives on waterfront property because everything we do on land impacts one of the Great Lakes. Just take a look at the detail in our Great Lakes watershed map created in partnership with @TNCMichigan! Request a free printed map today through our online form. https://t.co/afXATDInj0 @Nlichten

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We’re excited to see the @McGregorFund recognize, uplift and honor its 2024 cohort of Eugene A. Miller fellows, including @JeanineHatcher who is Executive Director of @GenesisHOPE! For more details about the 2024 cohort, read on: https://t.co/uHjzDugVdh

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We're proud to witness a positive and historic step forward as multiple commissions formally signed the first-ever joint agreement in an effort to enhance cooperation on #GreatLakes restoration and protection. Thank you for coming together to protect our Great Lakes! @M_Damaschke @Nlichten @LampreyControl @GLCommission @IJCsharedwaters

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Our partners at the @ELPCenter published a comprehensive analysis of how large livestock operations pollute Michigan's water as well as recommendation on how to course correct to improve the health of our rivers, lakes, and communities. Take a look at the full report here: https://t.co/s8HDrdagNc @M_Damaschke

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Funding opportunity: The Anonymous Was A Woman Environmental Art Grants (AWAW EAG) will distribute a total of $300,000 (up to $20,000 per project) to support environmental art projects led by women-identifying artists. Applications are due by Tuesday, April 16 at 5 p.m. ET. For full details, read on: https://t.co/bjphRLyEQB. @nyfacurrent

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Thank you to @PlanetDetroit for its in-depth reporting on how the Huron-Clinton Metroparks and @SEMCOG
are looking for nature-based stormwater solutions across local region. Read the full story here: https://t.co/KQOOClwGr6. @Nlichten

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Interested in work that will help protect one of our region's key watersheds? Our partners at the @ClintonRiverWC are seeking a Finance & Operations Director to join their team. To check out the full job description, visit https://t.co/PZQq5BZwc4. @Nlichten

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Partner news: @DetroitSymphony and its musicians are strengthening equity and inclusion practices around auditions through their work with @SphinxOrg and by expanding paid family leave for all new parents. Read the full story by @crainsdetroit. https://t.co/fshhFjNhbK

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The Erb Family Foundation is proud to continue funding @UMich as it facilitates important discussions in meeting Michigan’s goal to reduce phosphorus into Lake Erie by 40 percent. @M_Damaschke Learn more about our complete grants list here: https://t.co/TCGD9Wec02.

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Do you have thoughts on improving and preserving our Great Lakes water quality? The @IJCsharedwaters’s Great Lakes Water Quality Board wants to hear your opinions. Share and fill out the online poll by March 15. https://t.co/3KpOutq1lJ  @Nlichten

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@UofMaryland continues work towards developing socio-environmental report cards in the Clinton, Detroit, Huron, River Raisin, and Rouge Rivers in partnership with local area watershed organizations and their stakeholders. @Nlichten For more watershed funding details, view our full grants list here: https://t.co/uGmUGULpcb.

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@NWF continues to receive support from the Erb Family Foundation to Great Lakes restoration and coalition building around public policy. @Nlichten Learn more about our complete grants list here: https://t.co/TCGD9WdEau.

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The Erb Family Foundation is proud to support the Michigan Water Table, through a grant to League of Conservation Voters Education Fund, to implement a network of nonprofit organizations across the state working to build collective capacity to achieve clean water for all. @Nlichten View our full grants list here: https://t.co/uGmUGULpcb.

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As part of our ongoing commitment to Alzheimer's research, the @alzassociation has named three Fred A. Erb Clinical Research Science Fellows: Neguine Rezaij, M.D., David Fischer, M.D., and Christopher Brown, Ph. D. (photographed with Leslie Erb Liedtke). Each fellow receives a $300,000 grant to advance research in Alzheimer's and other dementias.

Maria C. Carrillo, Ph.D., Alzheimer’s Association Chief Science Officer said, “These fellowships will support career advancement for ten outstanding clinician scientists over the next five years to help expand and strengthen the field.”