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
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,…
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…
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Water is seen by some as a moneymaking venture in the West, says Heather Sackett of AspenJournalism. For example NYC-based Water Asset Management spent $16 million on 2,200 acres of farmland in Colorado to perhaps sell the water. See the podcast: https://bit.ly/HeatherSackett
The Colorado River Compact is an agreement on how much water the upper basin states must provide to the lower basin states, with all parties wanting to avoid cutbacks and legal battles, says Heather Sackett of AspenJournalism. Watch the podcast at https://bit.ly/HeatherSackett
To have rights to water in Colorado it must be put to a beneficial use and be recognized in court. The older water rights have priority and that is generally agriculture across the state, says Heather Sackett of Aspen Journalism. Watch the podcast at https://bit.ly/HeatherSackett
The rise of nonprofit media outlets is filling a critical void in reporting on environmental and water issues with their investigative, mission-driven journalism that serves public interest, says Heather Sackett of AspenJournalism. Watch the podcast at https://bit.ly/HeatherSackett
The entrepreneurship and leadership of a group of women is providing access to safe drinking water to hundreds of thousands of people in the state of Telangana in India, says Venky Raghavendra of Safe Water Network. Watch the #podcast at https://bit.ly/VenkyRaghavendra
A social entrepreneur is a quintessential changemaker who zeros in on a problem and works relentlessly to fix it. The global #water challenge needs these type of people and their creative solutions, says Venky Raghavendra of Safe Water Network. Watch the podcast at https://bit.ly/VenkyRaghavendra
Market-based solutions for providing water are key to long-term sustainability, says Venky Raghavendra of the Safe Water Network. He also believes some of the creative approaches that work in India and Ghana could be replicated in other countries. Watch the podcast at https://bit.ly/VenkyRaghavendra
A spiritual connection to the river keeps Patuxent Riverkeeper Fred Tutman renewed and motivated to continue advocating on its behalf. He believes the river has a pulse, a force that provides energy to those who spend time by its waters. Watch the podcast at https://bit.ly/FredTutman
When it comes to most environmental problems Patuxent RIverkeeper Fred Tutman says that class matters, not just race, and that he sees struggles between the haves and the have nots, between those with power and those that lack power. Watch the podcast at https://bit.ly/FredTutman