Rethinking H2O

Leak detection and awareness. Why is it important?

In this episode of the Rethinking H2O podcast, we discuss the significance of proactive leak detection. We learn about why pipes leak in the first place and how water detection technology can help find the problems faster. We dive into the role of utilities and end users, especially how we can all do our part on water conservation. To learn more, check out https://en.gutermann-water.com/ or reach out to Tyler Simpson [email protected]

“The extraordinary becomes possible when you make it impossible to remain ordinary” – Dean Hall

Even when it seems you can no longer move forward; Dean Hall shows us that human grit can preserve in the most trying times. Dean Hall is a man of many things: cancer survivor, inspirational role model, #BlueMind lover and swimmer.

In this podcast, we learn the story of how Dean suffered the loss of his wife and a difficult battle with cancer, and how he utilized swimming to put his life back on track. Dean became the first person to swim the Willamette River, inspiring many around the world and most significantly helping to cure his cancer. In 2014 Dean started "Swimming In Miracles" as the fundraising page for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society in 2014 which continues to serve as a community to unite cancer survivors and swimmers around the world.

Dean exemplifies how humans can manage stress, overcome obstacles and do extraordinary things. To learn more about Dean, please visit www.swimminginmiracles.com or @swimminginmiracles.

Our first book review of The Great Lakes Water Wars by Peter Annin.

In chapter 5 called "Reversing a River", we learn the story of how Chicago reverses the river, largely to benefit its growing population of more than 7 million people today .

We discuss the implications of water in Chicago and how this set a precedent of careless water diversion on the Great Lakes. This will get you rethinking H2O around water law suits, potential environmental destruction and waters wars.

To learn more about the Great Lakes Water Wars, please visit http://greatlakeswaterwars.com/

Join us in an insightful discussion with the president of Elkhart Lake Improvement Association (ELIA), John Schott. John shines some light into questions such as: What is the Elkhart Lake Improvement Association? What projects is ELIA actively involved in? How does ELIA actually help Keep Elkhart Blue?

We will learn about the threats of invasive species, agricultural run-off and boater safety. Then we will discuss how ELIA is working to install water treatment systems, prevent invasive weed growth and expand boater education programs.

To learn more, please visit www.KeepElkhartBlue.org

The Village Drill is the most capable manual drill in the world.

Engineered to last, the Village Drill was designed with simplicity, transportability, and durability as the guiding principles. With the ability to drill up to 270 feet, and then quickly disassemble and fit in the back of a small truck, the Village Drill was built to meet the needs of organizations doing the hard work of providing water for the nearly 1 billion people lacking simple access.

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Enjoy this discussion with Malte, founder of Shore Buddies and $1 For the Ocean.

Shore Buddies saves marine life and keeps plastics out of the Oceans. They provide educational context to children about the importance of a healthy ocean and reduce our one-time plastic consumption.

Shore-Buddies teaches us that consumers have the power to make sustainable decisions.

Learn the origins story of Shore-Buddies and join the discussion around rethinking our plastic consumption.

To learn more, visit https://shore-buddies.com/

$1 for the Ocean is a unique, powerful network of businesses and nonprofit organizations, allowing consumers to vote ocean-friendly with their wallets. With every product or service purchase, participating businesses donate $1 to a partnering non-profit organization which is engaged in ocean protection.

http://onedollarfortheocean.org/

Today on the show we have Jeannine Love, who is an active member of Recovery on Water. Recovery on Water is a rowing team that gives survivors of breast cancer the unique opportunity to interact with fellow survivors on the water and become active participants in their recovery. Jeannine walks us through her remarkable life story which involves many challenges including the loss of her husband and battling cancer. Jeannie tells us how her experiences with Recovery on Water helped her persevere through the difficult times and ultimately lead to a life of purpose. http://www.recoveryonwater.org/

Today on the show we have Syrah Scott who is the founder of the National Clean Water collective. Syrah is an engineer by training who by fate, found her way in the world of water. After hearing news stories about the water crisis in Flint Michigan and seeing little action to solve the problem, she took matters into her own hands to help those in need. She founded the National Clean Water Collective that helps connect different players in the water space to help those that do not have access to safe water in America. To learn more about the organization please visit

http://nationalcleanwater.org/

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Today on the show we have Miranda and Baptise Paul. Miranda and Paul are both authors by trade with a passion to educate and help make the world a better place. Miranda is a native of Green Bay that has always had a passion for water, writing a children’s book called Water is Water. Baptiste is a native of St Lucia that has a passion for water, writing a book called The Field.

Together, they are working on a new book called “I am farmer”, that hopes to educate youth about the importance of farm culture within our present and future societies. To learn more please visit their websites at :

http://baptistepaul.net/

http://mirandapaul.com/

Welcome to the Rethinking H20 podcast. Today on the show we have Barbara Goldberg, who worked in the corporate world for over 25 years and, through fate, found her way into the non profit sector. Barbara is now the Founder & CEO of Wells Bring Hope, an organization that brings safe water to the poorest country in the entire world, Niger. Their goal is to help bring sustainable water systems to the people of Niger, enabling the entire country to grow. In this episode, We will dive into some of the cultural barriers, the importance of women in the quest for water, and what is next for Wells Bring Hope in 2018.

We hope you enjoy this episode!

https://wellsbringhope.org/