Imagine living beside the world's largest freshwater body, yet being unable to afford its use. This is the reality for Highland Park, Michigan residents, who face soaring water costs and demand

Imagine living beside the world's largest freshwater body, yet being unable to afford its use. This is the reality for Highland Park, Michigan residents, who face soaring water costs and demand accountability for these rising expenses.

This critical situation highlights issues of water access, community rights, sustainability, and civil rights, with particular relevance to women's rights, government responsibility, and local activism in Michigan. The topic is explored in a film by Liz Miller.

Actress Kate Mara ("House of Cards") is partnering with Oceana, driven by her passion for oceans and wildlife. Together, they aim to remove drift gillnets from the water.

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Actress Kate Mara ("House of Cards") is partnering with Oceana, driven by her passion for oceans and wildlife. Together, they aim to remove drift gillnets from the water.

These nets indiscriminately entangle and kill thousands of non-targeted marine animals annually, including whales, dolphins, and sea turtles. Watch Kate's powerful call to action against this destructive practice.

Join Kate and Oceana to protect our oceans: http://goo.gl/lPBdvB