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The Riverkeeper approach began in the 1960s when a group of guys got fed up with pollution in the Hudson River and used a law to stop dischargers. That use of citizens' legal powers continues today, says Dan Shapley of Riverkeeper. Watch the podcast: https://bit.ly/DanShapley

Preserving forests and streams protects sources of drinking water. It's the model that has long protected New York City's drinking water sources and now the state is expanding it to other communities, says Dan Shapley of Riverkeeper. Watch the podcast: https://bit.ly/DanShapley

Sharing data about the safety of swimming in local waterways with a community often increases overall public engagement on water issues, says Dan Shapley of Riverkeeper. In Newburgh, NY it helped identify the source of PFAS pollution. Watch the podcast at https://bit.ly/DanShapley

Surfing is powerful therapy for a wide range of issues including children with special needs, individuals with disabilities, veterans coping with PTSD, and people with mental health challenges, says Sean Swentek of A Walk On Water. Watch the podcast at https://bit.ly/SeanSwentek

Charleston, S.C. is an example of a historic place threatened by climate change impacts including sea level rise, which is leading to high tides that cause "blue sky flooding" of the city's streets says Sharee Williamson of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Watch the podcast at https://bit.ly/ProtectHistory

In Annapolis, Md. sea level rise is causing high tides that flood parts of downtown, threatening historic sites and impacting tourism. Sharee Williamson of the National Trust for Historic Preservation says solutions require planning, funding, and federal assistance. Watch the podcast at https://bit.ly/ProtectHistory

Extreme rain events from climate change is threatening historic towns. When heavy storms dumped water on the hard surfaces of suburban sprawl by Ellicott City, MD, it caused devastating floods, says Sharee Williamson of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Watch the podcast at https://bit.ly/ProtectHistory

To protect historic places from the damaging impacts of climate change communities need to prioritize, plan, and build resilience, as well as push for a larger response from the federal government, says Sharee Williamson of the National Trust for Historic Preservation Watch the podcast at https://bit.ly/ProtectHistory

Sharee Williamson is Associate General Counsel at the National Trust for Historic Preservation. In this episode Sharee discusses the wide range of historic places and national treasures that are connected to water. She explains that impacts of climate change such as sea-level rise, stronger coastal storms, and flooding from intense…

Dan Shapley is the Water Quality Program Director at Hudson Riverkeeper. In this episode Dan discusses various challenges the Hudson River faces as it flows from the Adirondack Mountains to New York City, which include legacy PCB pollution and emerging PFAS problems. He explains how the movement to protect the…

Fay Hartman is the Conservation Director of the Colorado River Basin Program at American Rivers. In this episode Fay talks about the federal government’s history of investing in river and water projects that damage rivers and perpetuate injustices against people of color and low-income communities. She discusses how rivers are…

Travis Thompson is the Communications Manager at Denver Water. In this episode Travis discusses the utility’s ambitious plan to remove between 64,000 to 84,000 lead water pipes over the next 15 years. He explains the decision to take a proactive approach to protecting customers from lead and why replacing pipes…

Steve Davis is Senior Ecologist and Communications Director at the Everglades Foundation. In this episode Steve describes the unique landscape, hydrology, and wildlife of the Florida Everglades. He talks about the need to restore water flow and improve water quality in the Everglades, as well as build the ecosystem’s resilience…

Marleah LaBelle is Owner of Turning Pages Consulting and a Tribal member of the Native Village of Port Graham, Alaska. In this episode Marleah discusses the place of water in Alaska Native culture and how the lack of running water in many villages negatively impacts health and well-being. She talks…

Anne Schechinger is Senior Economics Analyst at the Environmental Working Group. In this episode Anne discusses new research from EWG that shows nitrate contamination of drinking water increasing across 10 states. She explains that nitrate is a health risk for infants and is tied to increased risk of several types…

Tim Wheeler is Associate Editor and Senior Writer for the Bay Journal. In this episode Tim discusses the current health of the Chesapeake Bay and the status of key indicators of nutrients, underwater grasses, and blue crabs. He talks about progress toward meeting the “pollution diet” for the Chesapeake by…

Julia Stein is Project Director of the Emmett Institute on Climate Change and the Environment at the University of California, Los Angeles School of Law. In this episode Julia discusses the scope of single-use plastic production and pollution, why recycling isn’t an adequate solution, and the importance of source control.…

Chad Nelsen is the CEO of the Surfrider Foundation. In this episode Chad discusses how the coronavirus pandemic has dramatically impacted beach access and surfing, and how the Surfrider Foundation assembled an expert task force to provide recommendations on public access. He explains that this is also a challenging time…

Communities need to think further into the future about the impacts of sea level rise and realize it may be higher than projections, says Ramiro Diaz of Waggonner & Ball. Cites should encourage investment away from the water's edge. Watch the podcast at https://bit.ly/Ramiro-Diaz

The way the Dutch manage water holistically inspired the architects and designers at Waggonner & Ball to reimagine New Orleans as a city where water is part of life and the landscape rather than hidden and pumped away. Watch the #podcast at https://bit.ly/Ramiro-Diaz

The Mirabeau Water Garden is a 25-acre site in the heart of New Orleans being transformed by Waggonner & Ball to capture stormwater, reduce flooding, provide a park for the community, and feature native trees and wildlife. Watch the podcast at https://bit.ly/Ramiro-Diaz

When Katrina hit New Orleans it led Waggonner & Ball to adopt a Living With Water approach to design that embraces water as as asset for the community and addresses resilience, climate change, and sea level rise. Watch the podcast at https://bit.ly/Ramiro-Diaz

"No level of lead is safe." To help residents determine if they have lead pipes running to their home, DC Water provides sampling bottles with specific directions, picks up the tested water, and shares the results. Watch the podcast at https://bit.ly/JohnDeignan

Raising public awareness about the health hazards and presence of lead pipes for drinking water is vital, so DC Water conducts comprehensive communication efforts to inform customers about lead lines and options to deal with them. Watch the podcast at https://bit.ly/JohnDeignan