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Sept. 27, 2020

waterloop drops: Creation of Swimming Pier Connects People to Lake Ontario

The conversion of an old coal dock to a public swimming pier in Kingston, Ontario created a wildly popular place to swim and deepened people's connection to the water and Lake Ontario, says Mark Mattson, the Lake Ontario Waterkeeper. Watch the podcast at https://bit.ly/MarkMattson

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Sept. 27, 2020

waterloop drops: Great Lakes Benefit From U.S.-Canada Collaboration

The Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement and collaboration between U.S. and Canada don't get enough credit for bringing stakeholders together, driving investment, and shaping the future of the Great Lakes, says Mark Mattson, the Lake Ontario Waterkeeper. Watch the podcast at https://bit.ly/MarkMattson

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Sept. 26, 2020

waterloop drops: Swim Guide Provides Water Data for 8,000 Beaches

With the Swim Guide app or website you can check the water quality at 8,000 beaches to see if it is safe to swim, paddle, or surf, plus learn about the location, submit photos of pollution, and help collect data, says Mark Mattson of Lake Ontario Waterkeeper. Watch the podcast:…

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Sept. 26, 2020

waterloop drops: People Care About Water Quality When Connected to Lake Ontario

To improve water quality in Lake Ontario around Toronto, Mark Mattson says SwimDrinkFish worked to connect the people to the lake, identify locations for public access, and advocate for swimmable, drinkable, and fishable water. That engagement led people to care more about the water. Watch the podcast at http://bit.ly/MarkMattson

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Sept. 22, 2020

waterloop #50: Jaimal Yogis on Waves, Surfing, and Zen

Jaimal Yogis is the author of Saltwater Buddha, The Fear Project, All Our Waves Are Water, and Mop Rides the Waves of Life. In this episode Jaimal shares his perspective on the spiritual connection people feel to the ocean and life lessons that can be learned from surfing and waves.…

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Sept. 21, 2020

waterloop #49: Vipe Desai on Marketing and Voting for the Ocean

Vipe Desai is Founder of VoteTheOcean, Chair of the Board of the Ocean Institute, and Founding Member of the Business Alliance to Protect the Pacific Coast. In this episode Vipe discusses the value of disruptive branding and cause-marketing in the environmental field and why the action sports industry is an…

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Sept. 16, 2020

waterloop drops: New Swimming Pier Connects People to Lake Ontario

The conversion of an old coal dock to a public swimming pier in Kingston, Ontario created a wildly popular place to swim and deepened people's connection to the water and Lake Ontario, says Mark Mattson of Lake Ontario Waterkeeper Watch the podcast at https://bit.ly/MarkMattson

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Sept. 16, 2020

waterloop drops: U.S.-Canada Collaboration Benefits the Great Lakes

The Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement and collaboration between U.S. and Canada don't get enough credit for bringing stakeholders together, driving investment, and shaping the future of the Great Lakes, says Mark Mattson. Watch the podcast at https://bit.ly/MarkMattson

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Sept. 16, 2020

waterloop drops: Swim Guide Shows Water Quality of 8,000 Beaches

With the Swim Guide app or website you can check the water quality at 8,000 beaches to see if it is safe to swim, paddle, or surf, plus learn about the location, submit photos of pollution, and help collect data, says Mark Mattson. Watch the podcast: https://bit.ly/MarkMattson

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Sept. 16, 2020

waterloop: People's Connection to Lake Ontario Spurs Interest in Improving Water Quality

To improve water quality in Lake Ontario around Toronto, Mark Mattson says Swim Drink Fish worked to connect the people to the lake, identify locations for public access, and advocate for swimmable, drinkable, and fishable water. Watch the podcast at http://bit.ly/MarkMattson

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Sept. 16, 2020

waterloop #48: Judith Enck on Moving Beyond Plastics

Judith Enck is founder of Beyond Plastics and a Senior Fellow and Visiting Faculty member at Bennington College, as well as a former Regional Administrator for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for New York, New Jersey, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico. In this episode Judith explains how advocacy,…

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Sept. 14, 2020

waterloop #47: Mark Mattson on Connecting People to Lake Ontario

Mark Mattson is the Lake Ontario Waterkeeper and President of Swim Drink Fish Canada. In this episode Mark talks about the improvements made in Lake Ontario, particularly in the Toronto area, over the past few decades and the role of laws in driving the change. He discusses the importance of…

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Sept. 12, 2020

waterloop drops: Showerheads Save Both Water and Energy

Before the California drought and before water conservation was a trend, David Malcolm was building low-flow and high-efficiency showerheads at High Sierra Showerheads that save water and energy. Use promo code waterloop for 20 percent off at http://highsierrashowerheads.com

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Sept. 12, 2020

waterloop drops: No Plastic in Construction of Showerheads

There is no plastic in the showerheads made by High Sierra Showerheads as part of their commitment to make a more sustainable product. The metal showerheads even have silicone gaskets and hoses says CEO David Malcolm. Use promo code waterloop for 20% off at https://highsierrashowerheads.com

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Sept. 12, 2020

waterloop drops: Nozzle Invented for Golf Courses Used in Water-Efficient Showerheads

When golf course superintendents asked him to build a nozzle for hoses that was water-efficient and delivered a uniform spray, David Malcolm ended up creating the perfect showerhead for High Sierra Showerheads. Get 20% off using promo code waterloop at https://highsierrashowerheads.com

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Sept. 12, 2020

waterloop drops: Water and Energy Conservation a Focus of Showerheads

The importance of conservation of water and energy was passed on to High Sierra Showerheads CEO David Malcolm from his father and is reflected in the low-flow, high-efficiency showerheads the company makes today. Use promo code waterloop for 20% off at http://highsierrashowerheads.com

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Sept. 12, 2020

waterloop drops: Attributes of Athlete Valued in Job Market

The attributes of teamwork, dedication, and competitiveness that Jeremy Orr developed as a football player and track athlete at Michigan State University have been highly valued in the job market and in his work as an attorney for NRDC. Watch the podcast at https://bit.ly/waterloopJeremyOrr

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Sept. 12, 2020

waterloop drops: Michigan Takes Action on Lead and PFAS in Water

Progress in Michigan includes a more protective lead and copper rule, requirements to replace lead service lines, offices to advocate for public water and environmental justice, and stricter PFAS standards, says Jeremy Orr of NRDC. Watch the podcast at https://bit.ly/waterloopJeremyOrr

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Sept. 12, 2020

waterloop drops: Illinois Takes Steps on Drinking Water Safety and Affordability

Illinois will now test for lead in schools and do a statewide drinking water affordability study, while Chicago launched a low-income water assistance program and plans to replace all lead service lines, says Jeremy Orr of NRDC. Watch the podcast at https://bit.ly/waterloopJeremyOrr

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Sept. 12, 2020

waterloop drops: Clean Water Part of Overall Equity for Black Americans

Because "health equals wealth" having clean water and clean air, plus access to outdoor spaces and fresh foods, are essential to delivering environmental justice and overall equity for Black Americans, says Jeremy Orr of NRDC. Watch the podcast at https://bit.ly/waterloopJeremyOrr

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Sept. 12, 2020

waterloop drops: Environmental Justice Should Address Past and Future

The definition of environmental justice should include remedying the harms done in the past and providing benefits and access in the future, says Jeremy Orr of NRDC. Watch the podcast at https://bit.ly/waterloopJeremyOrr

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Sept. 12, 2020

waterloop drops: Black Environmental Attorney is Model to Others

Young people of color often contact Jeremy Orr of NRDC because they are very encouraged to see someone who looks like them in environmental law and he is happy to mentor and encourage them along to increase diversity in the field. Watch the podcast at https://bit.ly/waterloopJeremyOrr

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Sept. 12, 2020

waterloop drops: Need to Represent Communities of Color Leads to Career in Environmental Law

When Jeremy Orr of NRDC saw that it was predominantly white people making decisions that impacted communities of color he decided to study environmental law and become one of the influential voices at the table. Watch the podcast at https://bit.ly/waterloopJeremyOrr

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Sept. 12, 2020

waterloop drops: Colorado Exploring Demand Management Program for Water

Colorado is exploring the idea of a demand management program where users such as agriculture would be paid to use less water so it can go to Lake Powell as part of an emergency supply, says Heather Sackett of AspenJournalism. Watch the podcast at https://bit.ly/HeatherSackett

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