L4GG is seeking a firm or corporate legal department to conduct FOIA research to determine the affordability of water in the 10 lowest income communities in the metro Detroit area as well as FOIA research into the implementation of the lead and copper rule throughout Michigan. The findings will be used to help establish a right to water in Michigan and/or may be used to support local policies to protect vulnerable communities from water shut-offs during the pandemic.
Scope: 3 - 5 attorneys
Deliverable: Summary report on affordability; summary report on water quality results
Proposed Timeline: FOIA research to be completed by end of March; report finalized by April 30, 2021
To express interest in this project, please fill out the form on this page and select “Right to Water in Michigan” in the Projects field.