I am pleased to offer the link to a new film about the aquifer. Produced and shot by Tom Fitz from Schoolyard Films Inc., it is intended for free use in classrooms. I had the pleasure of consulting on and narrating the film in addition to managing the lighting in the cave diving sequences. This sort of work is very close to my heart!
Our favorite guest blogger and green guru Gus Stewart is offering up another great column chocked full of information about taking care of your lawn in a responsible way. 7 Eco-Friendly Tips for Taking Care of Your Yard We all want to take better care of our environment. One of the best ways we can care for our planet is to limit the amount of precious resources we use each year, including water. If you have a lawn or garden, however, it can be tricky to conserve water while caring for your plants. Luckily, there are a few practical ways…
I’m pleased to offer a link to a new film from Schoolyard Films: Clear Water, Clean Water? Exploring the Floridan Aquifer. I’m proud to have helped bring this film, at no charge, to teachers or anyone interested in learning more about water resources in Florida.
An excellent article from Canada’s Globe and Mail. In light of current climate talks, we can hope that PM Trudeau will take a leadership role on this issue.
The Will to Change I have often wondered why it is so difficult to enact solutions-oriented changes when it comes to our water resources. Nobody wants to pollute. Nobody wants to swim in a cesspool or drink water that is unhealthy. Yet, much of our society remains in denial regarding the severity of our water issues in America today. Partly as a result of the short political cycle, it is difficult to enact long term solutions. Society and our leadership prefer to value the present rather than look to the uncertain effects of the future. In their new book, Thomas…