FAQ

  • Origami, the Japanese art of paper folding, is a cherished tradition, which offers a unique way to educate and inspire others. By coming together to fold origami fish we’re combining creativity with purpose, highlighting our commitment to protecting the water.

    Anishinaabek / Ojibwe peoples in the Great Lakes region emphasize the sacredness of water as a living entity, requiring mindful stewardship and reciprocity. As we fold these fish, we set out to raise awareness for the safety and health of the waters of the Great Lakes and to ensure protection from further pollution or violations of tribal treaty rights by pipeline infrastructure like Line 5 now and for generations to come.

  • We believe that people power can change the world. By coming together across the Great Lakes region – and even the country – we’re working to spread awareness about the threat Line 5 poses to our water. It’s going to take all of us to shut down Line 5. This is a great way to educate people in your network about the risks of Line 5.

  • We need to collectively fold 18,304 to break the world record for the largest display of origami fish.

  • Send your fish to the collection location below by June 5 to be counted:

    Fish for the Future ℅ Sierra Club WI
    754 Williamson Street
    Madison, WI 53703

    Additional local drop off points will be listed as they become available.

  • All the fish we collect will be part of a giant display that we’ll showcase at an event in Milwaukee, right next to Lake Michigan. Stay tuned for our official world record-breaking event this summer! They will then travel in small and large ‘schools’ to remind decision makers of our shared commitment to water.

    The record is broken when all of the fish are together, you MUST mail them in for your work to count.

  • As many as you can! We’d love it if you could dive in – there’s no limit to how many fish you should make. We encourage you to use recycled paper.

  • Yes! We want folks to get creative. However, we do ask that designs are appropriate and do not contain any images or verbiage that would be considered profane, aggressive, or threatening.

  • We have received fish using standard paper, junk mail, magazines, and more. The only specification is that it needs to be able to be mailed, so please keep that in mind! Otherwise, feel free to use whatever size paper you have available to you!

  • Absolutely! If you could use some help covering postage costs, we’re happy to assist. Please reach out to erica.bouldin@miclimateaction.org, and we’ll get you taken care of.