In this episode of Current Conversations, Bailey Smith and Clif Briley speak with Isabel Willems, a humanities student from LSU, about her experiences with Global Water Brigades in Honduras. They discuss the challenges of water scarcity in rural communities, the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration, and the personal impact of understanding water's value. Isabel shares her journey of learning and growth, emphasizing the need for awareness and action in addressing global water issues.
In this episode of Current Conversations, hosts Katie Horning and Bailey Smith speak with Christy Clark, Director of Sustainability and Compliance at DTE, about the company's various sustainability initiatives. They discuss DTE's commitment to wildlife conservation, solar energy expansion, and community partnerships aimed at enhancing environmental stewardship in Michigan.
In this episode, hosts Clif Briley and Bailey Smith engage with Chris and Erik Pallister from Gulf of Alaska Keeper (GoAK), discussing their extensive efforts to combat marine debris along Alaska's coast. They explore the scale of the problem, the importance of collaboration with various organizations, and the logistical challenges of organizing volunteer cleanups.
Join Chris Keefer and Mark Fellwock in this conversation with Mike Coyne-Logan, an educational facilitator at Living Lands and Waters. This organization is on a mission to educate students about river conservation, the importance of collective efforts in environmental initiatives, and the inspiring engagement of the younger generation in conservation work.
We're joined by guest Meaghan Gass, from Michigan Sea Grant, to dive deep into the world of Great Lakes conservation and the critical efforts being made to protect Michigan's freshwater resources. In this podcast, we discuss the importance of youth engagement, community partnerships, and invasive species monitoring for the sustainable management of the Great Lakes—the world’s largest freshwater system, containing 20% of the planet's surface freshwater.
An inspiring and thought-provoking conversation with Boyce Upholt, an award-winning journalist and author of The Great River: The Making and Unmaking of the Mississippi. Boyce takes us on a fascinating journey into what led him to write this remarkable book about the Mississippi River, an iconic yet complex force of nature that has shaped America’s history.
Sit down with Willie Levenson, the visionary behind the Human Access Project (HAP) in Portland, Oregon. Willie shares how this inspiring organization is transforming the way people connect with the Willamette River through innovative conservation efforts and community involvement. Once burdened by a negative reputation, the river is now at the center of creative projects and grassroots initiatives that are redefining urban waterways.
We delve into the educational and environmental significance of the recent Sanford, Michigan storm drain stenciling event. Led by Jennifer DuBey, a certified interpretive guide and environmental educator, this initiative was created to safeguard the region's waterways by labeling storm drains that directly feed into the local river.