House Resolution No. [insert number] proposes to officially designate March 22, 2026, as Michigan Water Day and World Water Day in the state of Michigan. This initiative aligns with the United Nations' recognition of World Water Day since 1993, aimed at raising awareness about the significance of freshwater and the sustainable management of water resources. The resolution highlights the cultural importance of water within Anishinaabek communities, where it is viewed as sacred and life-giving, with women serving as key protectors of this vital resource.

The resolution emphasizes Michigan's unique relationship with water, being shaped by glaciers and bordered by the Great Lakes, which hold about 20% of the world's surface freshwater. It underscores the essential role of freshwater in providing drinking water, supporting agriculture and industry, sustaining recreation and tourism, and maintaining healthy ecosystems. The resolution calls on residents to acknowledge the importance of clean water and to engage in efforts to protect and conserve water resources, with copies of the resolution to be sent to the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy.