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Jun 05

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Summertime Lawns

By Jill Heinerth | All Posts, We Are Water | No Comments

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…

Jun 02

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Planning for an Early Departure to The North

By Jill Heinerth | All Posts, Arctic, Royal Canadian Geographical Society, Underwater Canada, We Are Water | No Comments

Climate change is foiling my efforts to make a movie about climate change! My filming schedule this summer has been moved up due to rapidly changing ice conditions. I am...

Apr 10

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One Strange Rock

By Jill Heinerth | All Posts, Bahama Blue Holes, Cave Diving, Jill Heinerth, Rebreather Diving, Royal Canadian Geographical Society, Underwater Photo and Video, We Are Water, Women Underwater | No Comments

I had the honor of filming a cave diving story for an exciting new series from award-winning filmmaker Darren Aronofsky. One Strane Rock is a mind-bending, thrilling journey that explores...

Mar 27

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New Film on Water Conservation

By Jill Heinerth | All Posts, Cave Diving, Jill Heinerth, We Are Water | No Comments

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.

Mar 26

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Google Voyager Into The Planet

By Jill Heinerth | All Posts, Cave Diving, Jill Heinerth, Royal Canadian Geographical Society, We Are Water | No Comments

In recognition of World Water Day, I have launched a Google Voyager story in partnership with Canadian Geographic. It is a really exciting new way to tell multimedia stories. Enjoy my journey Into The Planet!

Mar 14

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Plastic Wise

By Jill Heinerth | All Posts, Arctic, Royal Canadian Geographical Society, We Are Water | No Comments

Did you know half of all plastic produced is used to make items designed to be used once then thrown away? Join [me/us] and Ocean Wise in reducing our plastic...

Feb 25

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Protecting the Arctic

By Jill Heinerth | All Posts, Arctic, We Are Water | No Comments

MAPS: A GLOBAL PEACE SANCTUARY During a hot summer that felt as though the Earth itself was feverish, a Canadian singer named Parvati had a recurring dream in which she lay on a frozen ocean, while a great blue whale awaited her below. Though she was planning a musical tour of Asia, the dream was too vivid to ignore. Trusting the inner call, she canceled her tour and traveled to the North Pole where she performed to raise awareness of the melting polar ice. Having met in the Arctic with city councils, schools, hunters, scientists and elders, Parvati returned with…

Feb 17

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Gus Stewart the Gentle Grump

By Jill Heinerth | We Are Water | No Comments

Gus Stewart, the gentle Grump loves helping people make good environmental choices. He is a self-described green activist and wanted to share some resources that he gathered for a teaching guide. These are fun, useful resources for people who are just getting started on their journey to being green. It’s an important journey for all of us to take. Ways to Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle Your Plastic Containers Eco-Friendly Ways to Dispose of Home Renovation Debris Saving Money & the Environment: A Kid’s Guide to Recycling Living Green: A Guide to Recycling Electronics 10 Tips to Start Living Green in…

Feb 17

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Things to Do: Eco Warrior Kids

By Jill Heinerth | We Are Water | No Comments

Are you a young eco-warrior? Here are some fun games and resources for kids who love the planet! Learn how to make recycled paper Make a composter Find out if you are a waster Play Otis Otter’s Underwater Recycle Game with Earth Matters Build a worm composter Download a recycling coloring book and other activities Play Recycling Round-Up with Gus the Gorilla Explore Recycle City Play more Green Games

Oct 21

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Last Ice

By Jill Heinerth | All Posts, Arctic, Royal Canadian Geographical Society, We Are Water | No Comments

Reprinted from DIVER Magazine: Volume 42, October 2017 - Diving the Transitional Environments of Bylot Island by Jill Heinerth Under the pale light of the Arctic summer night, I return to the edge...

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