Bill Teichmiller is the CEO of the EJ Water Cooperative. In this episode Bill discusses how a not-for-profit, member-owned water cooperative provides services to over 77,000 people and is an alternative to public and private water utilities. He shares what he believes to be the advantages of a co-op, including…
Haley Plaas is a PhD student in the School of Public Health at the University of North Carolina. In this episode Haley discusses the science of harmful algal blooms, including causes, toxins they can produce, and concerns for human health. She talks about the increase of harmful algal blooms across…
Surfing in the ocean can bring frustration and competition, which is an opportunity to practice mindfulness... to focus on the light on the water, follow your breathing, and manage expectations for the waves, says Jaimal Yogis. Watch the podcast at https://bit.ly/JaimalYogis
“If I was called in to construct a religion I should make use of water.” Surfers and others in water sports feel like they are part of a tribe - a quasi-religion - based on shared experiences and understanding that are beyond words. Watch the podcast at https://bit.ly/JaimalYogis
The poet Rumi said "You are not a drop in the ocean, you are the entire ocean in a single drop." The ocean can convey such spiritual perspective, inspire awe, promote healing, and offer lessons for life, says Jaimal Yogis. Watch the podcast at https://bit.ly/JaimalYogis
More people need to register to vote and get involved in the political process in order to move #ocean conservation up the priority list for elected officials and increase influence in D.C., says Vipe Desai of VoteTheOcean. Watch the podcast at https://bit.ly/waterloopVipeDesai
Ocean conservation previously lacked the political arm, a 501(c)4 that can impact federal policy and elections, and complement the grassroots advocacy efforts. Ocean Champions has filled that political role, says Vipe Desai. Watch the podcast at https://bit.ly/waterloopVipeDesai
More athletes like surfers and snowboarders are becoming activists for the environment they depend on - the ocean and mountains - and pushing their sponsors to get involved, says Vipe Desai of VoteTheOcean. Watch the podcast at https://bit.ly/waterloopVipeDesai
In the action sports industry of surfing, snowboarding, and skateboarding Vipe Desai of VoteTheOcean learned how to use disruptive behavior and brand building to stand out from the crowd, and brought that approach to ocean advocacy. Watch the podcast at http://bit.ly/waterloopVipeDesai
Coronavirus made many people nervous about reusable products so there has been an increase in single-use plastic, although research published in the New England Journal of Medicine found the virus survives the longest on plastic, says Judith Enck of Beyond Plastics. Watch the podcast at https://bit.ly/JudithEnck
There are three great films to watch to learn more about plastic recommended by Judith Enck of Beyond Plastics. -The Story of Plastic from The Story of Stuff -Microplastic Madness from Cafeteria Culture. -Plastic Wars from Frontline. Watch the podcast at https://bit.ly/JudithEnck
More single-use plastic is now being created at "cracker" facilities in the Midwest with the ethane from fracking as the petrochemical industry looks for ways to deal with an excess supply of gas, says Judith Enck of Beyond Plastics. Watch the podcast at https://bit.ly/JudithEnck
Plastic pollution and microplastics in particular can be found in everywhere on Earth and in the human body. It’s time to cut off plastic production and push consumer brands to reduce their footprint, says Judith Enck of Beyond Plastics. Watch the podcast at https://bit.ly/JudithEnck
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
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
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:…
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
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.…
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…
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
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
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
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,…