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The River Network's Emerging Leader Award highlights rising stars at the crossroads of water and justice. Designed to boost early career professionals, the award offers recognition, confidence, and networking opportunities. At River Rally 2024 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, four awardees shared their impactful work, the reasons for their recognition, and their successful water initiatives. This episode delves into the stories of Charles Miller, Megan Nguyen, Kevin Jeffery, and Hira Ahmad, exploring how they are making significant strides in the water sector and championing justice through innovative solutions and community engagement.waterloop is a nonprofit news outlet exploring solutions for sustainability and equity in water.

Communities across the United States face significant challenges in accessing and effectively utilizing federal funding for water initiatives. The solution lies in leveraging these resources to empower grassroots organizations and address local water issues. This episode is a recording from a session at River Network's River Rally, during which Celina Mahabir of Community Water Center and Kirsten Shead of Milwaukee Water Commons discuss strategies. They delve into the "how" of navigating federal funding, ensuring dollars reach the places most in need, and advancing impactful, long-term solutions. Additionally, they explore the role of philanthropy and share examples of early successes from federally supported projects. 

Watching potential legislation that could impact the right to fish and boat on rivers in Georgia

This week on #leadingwithlee, Lee interviews creative leader & social media savant, Pastor Kels Johnson about creativity, AI, and a host of other topics. They discuss how the world is changing and how you can respond and be a part of the answer.Follow Kels on all social media at @theKelsJohnson and look at for content from the River Network. If you are in Athens, GA visit the Story Church's website at www.storychurchathens.com to get more information at about their services and opportunities to connect. Follow "Leading with Lee" on Instagram and Facebook for the daily content that will motivate you at @leadingwithlee Follow Lee on Instagram, Tiktok & Twitter at @leeascottii and to book him for events, visit his website at www.leeascott.com

Due to the threat of titanium mining, the biologically rich and unique Okefenokee Swamp habitat at the GA/FL border has unfortunately been named one of America's Most Endangered Rivers of 2023 (by the organization America Rivers). But there's a wide alliance of bipartisan wilderness and water protectors at https://protectokefenokee.org/ defending this National Wildlife Refuge, including The Georgia River Network. Their Executive Director, ecologist Rena Ann Peck talks to host Carrie Freeman in this 25-minute podcast about why and how so many groups are protecting this delicate and one-of-a-kind ecosystem from damaging mining efforts on the trail ridge (bordering the swamp ecosystem). It's a sacred space to the Muskogee Creek Nation and home to hundreds of plants and unique animals, such as alligators, salamanders, birds, and fish, some endangered. Rena also explains what is being done in the GA Legislature to try to establish permanent protection against future mining (HB 71 Okefenokee Protection Act) and actions to urge the Georgia EPD (Env Protection Division) and Governor Kemp not to issue a mining permit to Twin Pine Minerals company. With overwhelming bipartisan support in favor of park protection, we hope that government listens and acts. Interested citizens can text 52886 with the word SWAMP and it takes you to action items. You can also see the action items and many gorgeous videos at this GA River Network site https://garivers.org/protectokefenokee/  In Tune to Nature is a long-time weekly show airing on Wednesdays from 6:30-7pm EST on Atlanta indie station WRFG (Radio Free Georgia) 89.3FM hosted by Carrie Freeman or Melody Paris. Please consider donating to support this 50-year old independent, non-commercial, progressive Atlanta radio station at https://wrfg.org/   Remember to take care of yourself and others, including other species, like the thousands who live in rivers and wetlands. 

Kenny Ott from The River Network, the Global Methodist Church's church planting partner, joined host Bob Kaylor to talk about the process of starting or restarting new GMC churches and how groups of laity and pastors can begin discerning and training for a successful launch in their communities. This is the first in a series of webinars recorded by the WCA Pathways Task Force, whose purpose is to help churches and pastors disaffected by the disaffiliation process in the United Methodist Church.  Contact The River Network for training, coaching, and consulting in planting a church in your area.  Click here to connect with Global Methodist leaders in your area. Learn about the Wesleyan Covenant Association at our website and follow the podcast on Twitter @WCAPod. 

A study by NIWA shows almost half of our river network is inaccessible to migratory fish. A further 36 percent could also be restricted but has not yet been assessed. NIWA is now studying the swimming capabilities of native fish to try and come up with a solution. Freshwater ecologist Dr. Paul Franklin joined Early Edition. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Canton man has been sentenced to prison after he was convicted of embezzling over $300,000 from the Roswell restaurant he worked at, using a company card for visits to adult entertainment clubs. Scott Spilberg, of Canton, was sentenced December 20 to two years and six months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release after he was convicted of wire fraud, court documents show. Spilberg was also ordered to pay $300,533.78 in restitution. Spilberg was convicted September 19, after he pleaded guilty to wire fraud, the U.S. Attorney's office for the Northern District of Georgia announced. According to U.S. Attorney Buchanan, the charges and other information presented in court: Spilberg was hired as the manager at Houck's Grille in August 2020. Starting in October 2020, Spilberg began using his company issued debit card to pay for his visits to two adult entertainment clubs. Over 11 months, he visited the clubs over 50 times, charging over $300,000 to the company debit card. The restaurant, which had 40 employees, was forced to borrow COVID relief funds to stay in business, according to the U.S. Attorney's office. The case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation with the assistant of the Roswell Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney Christopher J. Huber prosecuted the case. Cherokee Parks and Recreation and Empower Cherokee are now accepting donations for Project Valentine, a yearly program that provides individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities with gifts for Valentine's Day. From January  9 to February 8, the organization is seeking lip balm, lotions, sticky notes, pens, markers, word searches, any art or music activities, candy (sugar-free and regular) and any holiday-related items for donation. Donations may be dropped off at the Cherokee County Recreation Center on 7545 Main Street #200, in Woodstock. More information may be found at Play Cherokee dot org.  Creekview added more hardware to its trophy case on Saturday, defeating Sequoyah 52-15 for the Region 6AAAAAA championship at Etowah High School. The Grizzlies took control early in the title-clinching match and never looked back. They continue to build on last season's success when eight wrestlers became Class AAAAAA traditional state champions, and the team finished fourth overall in the state duals tournament. Following Sequoyah in the runner-up spot, River Ridge finished third, Etowah was fourth, Woodstock earned fifth place, with Allatoona and Rome, respectively, taking the bottom two spots. Creekview earned a first-round bye and downed River Ridge in its initial match 66-10. Add in the decisive 52-15 win over Sequoyah, and the Grizzlies outscored their opponents 118-25 overall. Weston Wilkie, Gabe Peterman, Jackson Locke and Isaac Hubert were also big-time contributors on Saturday, according to Cravens. Wilkie, a freshman, had to wrestle up in weight class for Creekview, while Peterman, a senior, added a momentum-shifting pin to his day. Georgia's River Network is hosting Paddle-A-Thon 2023, an initiative offering prizes to get Georgians to explore and protect the state's extensive river system through September 6. Participants in the event may compete for prizes in categories such as most trash removed, most miles paddled and most miles paddled with your pet across 220 miles of expanding water trail. The respective prizes are a $500 gift certificate from Public Lands in Kennesaw, a $500 gift certificate from Cedar Creek Outdoor Center in Hiram and a $250 gift certificate from Nestle-Purina. The grand prize, a $1,000 gift certificate from Cedar Creek Outdoor Center, is among an array of additional prizes that will be available for the top 10 individuals that raise the most money for the protection of the river systems. Listed individual and team prizes are available at might cause dot com. Since starting the season 1-7, the Woodstock girls basketball team has turned the tide to go 6-4 after opening the new year with a win over county rival Creekview. Three of the Wolverines' wins since December came against Region 6AAAAAA opponents. It has Woodstock well-positioned for a late-season surge, and with seniors Karson Martin and Casey Miller returning to the floor, coach Regina Tate-Leslie is confident the pace is sustainable. After Woodstock fell to Pope in its first game of December, Martin and Miller helped lead the Wolverines to three straight victories over Rome, Etowah and Lambert by a combined 30 points. During those three games, Martin averaged 15.7 points per game, while Miller tallied 17.7. Martin neared a triple-double in the 52-32 win over Lambert with 15 points, nine assists and seven rebounds, while Miller finished with a double-double with 20 points and 11 rebounds. Woodstock has plenty of help for its two leading producers in Annika Gay and Katherine Blackwell. Through 13 games, Blackwell has provided a scoring lift at 8.9 points per game and a team-best 33 3-pointers made. Gay averaged 3.3 points through 13 games and was a valuable presence inside with 7.5 rebounds per game, with 2.7 on the offensive end. After the graduation of Cherokee County Player of the Year Bridget Utberg, who averaged 20.2 points per game last season, Woodstock has five freshmen and three sophomores, with all seeing the floor and many playing vital roles. The Wolverines are on the upswing at the perfect time. Following Wednesday's win over Creekview, they moved into second place in the region behind only River Ridge. Woodstock Arts has announced plans for the first annual Woodstock Arts Film Festival, which will be accepting submissions in late January. The event is open to all submissions from eligible filmmakers from any level. Each group will have 48 hours to write, film and edit a short film with a randomized prompt. An email will be sent out on January 21 at 12 p.m. listing a theme, a line of dialogue and a prop that must be included in the film. Completed works must be submitted by noon Jan. 23. An event showcase will take place on March 18 at the Woodstock Arts Event Green on Elm Street in Woodstock. Select films will also receive awards recognized by a panel of judges. There is a $50 fee for groups to enroll in the festival. Students receive a discounted rate of $40 for their group. 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2022 is the 50th anniversary of the Clean Water Act, which fundamentally changed regulation and management of water resources in the U.S. The Clean Water Act Owner's Manual was created to help people understand and use the law to reduce pollution. The tool is discussed in this episode with Katherine Baer, Vice President of River Programs at the River Network, and Matt Rota, Senior Policy Director at Healthy Gulf. Katherine and Matt talk about how citizens own the Clean Water Act, using the owner's manual to tackle specific problems, and the addition of climate change and environmental justice to the version released for the 50th anniversary. waterloop is a nonprofit media outlet featuring conversations about water solutions and science. Visit waterloop.org waterloop is sponsored by Varuna, the tool that provides water utilities with full system awareness and offers a new resilience dashboard that identifies internal and external risks. Learn more at Varuna.city

Check our blog for full resources mentioned in this episode: https://cumberlandrivercompact.org/2022/09/21/pfas-tennessee/ You may never have heard of PFAS, but this emerging contaminant is getting more and more attention. Although it's considered "emerging", it's actually a chemical pollutant that has been around for decades, and remains in the environment as a "forever chemical". Research now links PFAS to many health issues and the public discourse around PFAS is increasing. Policies for PFAS regulation are becoming increasingly prevalent at the state level, while the federal government is developing its own framework for action. In this River Talk, we are joined by Erin Kanzig who is the River Programs Policy and Research Associate at River Network and based in Detroit, Michigan. River Network is a national nonprofit that empowers and unites people and communities to protect and restore rivers and other waters that sustain all life. In this conversation, Erin helps us navigate the current PFAS landscape including regulations, health advisories, and federal funding. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thecompact/message

The Global Methodist Church launched on May 1, 2022 and in just a few months the new denomination has seen an influx of churches and pastors join up, with more on the way. New provisional annual conferences are being formed, new churches and missions are being launched, logistics for churches and pastors around pensions and insurance are being put together, and a host of other details are coalescing during the early months of the new church. Rev. Keith Boyette is the Transitional Connectional Officer for the Global Methodist Church and he joined podcast host Bob Kaylor to give us an update on what's happening with the GMC, how churches can become part of it, and what's ahead as the denomination moves toward a convening conference in the future.   Check out the Global Methodist Church website and the FAQ section for more information about joining the GMC.    To learn more about church planting in the Global Methodist Church, contact The River Network.    Send your questions and comments on the podcast to podcast@wesleyancovenant.org and follow us on Twitter @WCAPod. 

On this week's podcast, Jacques is joined by Arthur J. Johnson, CEO, of the Lower 9th Ward Center for Sustainable Engagement and Development (CSED). Arthur was recently recognized by the River Network for his leadership and impact on communities along the Mississippi River. Arthur discusses new programs at CSED, including glass recycling for coastal restoration and a new young leadership cohort. Arthur also reflects on the need for restoration of the MRGO Ecosystem to support people and nature across the Greater New Orleans region.

On this week's podcast, Jacques is joined by Arthur J. Johnson, CEO, of the Lower 9th Ward Center for Sustainable Engagement and Development (CSED). Arthur was recently recognized by the River Network for his leadership and impact on communities along the Mississippi River. Arthur discusses new programs at CSED, including glass recycling for coastal restoration and a new young leadership cohort. Arthur also reflects on the need for restoration of the MRGO Ecosystem to support people and nature across the Greater New Orleans region. Learn more about CSED and support their work https://sustainthenine.org/ (https://sustainthenine.org/)

Top Takeaways: The top three issues concerning state revolving funds. Data and its role in shaping policy around affordability and equity. Communication and how it can be a tool to ensure no one is left behind in infrastructure planning. Ways that the state revolving fund conversation is initiating change in other areas of the water sector. Resources for small to mid size communities to get assistance for funding. Resources: Katy Hansen, katy@policyinnovation.org Tee Thomas, thomas@quantifiedventures.com  For residents and community groups to discuss and take action on water, climate, and infrastructure:  The https://climatewaterequity.org/ (Water Equity and Climate Resilience Caucus) co-convened by http://www.policylink.org/ (PolicyLink) and the https://www.gcclp.org/ (Gulf Coast Center for Law and Policy). https://anthropocenealliance.org/ (Anthropocene Alliance )  For advocates and water utilities that want to know more about SRF programs  SRF Advocates Forum co-convened by the https://greatlakes.org/ (Alliance for the Great Lakes), https://www.policyinnovation.org/ (EPIC), PolicyLink, and the https://www.rivernetwork.org/ (River Network).   Resource pages from River Network, including the https://www.rivernetwork.org/connect-learn/resources/equitable-infrastructure-toolkit/ (Equitable Water Infrastructure Toolkit) and https://www.rivernetwork.org/resource/state-revolving-funds-resources/ (State Revolving Fund Resources) Southwest Environmental Finance Center's SRF https://swefcsrfswitchboard.unm.edu/srf/ (switchboard) For towns, cities, water utilities, and others interested in applying for SRF, reach out to technical assistance providers: EPIC's https://static1.squarespace.com/static/611cc20b78b5f677dad664ab/t/61e098a52fd1d003b4a181d1/1642109093829/Funding+Navigator+Overview.pdf (Funding Navigator) https://www.rcap.org/ (RCA)P The Drinking Water SRF report is https://static1.squarespace.com/static/611cc20b78b5f677dad664ab/t/614a45ffeac8517336243cdb/1632257542836/SRFs_Drinking-Water-Analysis.pdf (here). Sign up for the SRF Forum https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_SLYyRYEtn7X9chodjHOzqXCdEN3ExqKcK00GN1JNUQ/edit?usp=sharing (here.) Meet Katy and Tee! Dr. Katy Hansen works to improve equity in local public service provision. As a Senior Advisor for Water at EPIC, she focuses on the allocation of federal financial assistance for water infrastructure. Prior to EPIC, Katy worked at the Environmental Finance Center at UNC-Chapel Hill, Association for Water and Rural Development in South Africa, and Arava Institute for Environmental Studies in the Middle East. She led projects to digitize over 500 maps of water service areas for the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality and improve access to sanitation in rural Alabama with the Center for Rural Enterprise and Environmental Justice. She holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Policy from Duke University and an MSc in Water Policy from the University of Oxford, where she was a Rhodes Scholar. Tee Thomas brings 15+ years of water financing and environmental equity experience to Quantified Ventures. Most recently, she served as the Water Finance Director for the state of Vermont. In this role, she managed more than $500M worth of loans, grants, and contracts related to water financing. She wrote and helped pass Act 185 which overhauled the state's Clean Water State Revolving Fund to expand the program to fund natural infrastructure through new mechanisms, including a sponsorship program. She created the Natural Infrastructure Interim Financing Program, which deployed $15M in its first two years of operations, protecting and restoring more than 11,000 acres of land including wetlands, streams, drinking source water protection areas, and river corridor easements. Tee has also been active...

Challenges to our water system are nothing new. In the early days of our cities, the distribution and access to drinking water was a challenge. Today, we still see issues from aging infrastructure to emerging contaminants that impact water. In this episode, we’re going to go deeper into some of the present challenges to water and what we are seeing for the future. We’ll consider how these challenges impact whether water is water safe, sufficient, and accessible. And finally, we’ll look closer at the last component of water as a human right: affordability. Information on water rate structures was gathered from River Network's Drinking Water Guide. Available here: https://www.rivernetwork.org/connect-learn/resources/drinking-water-guide/ We would like to thank Humanities Tennessee for their support of this series. Humanities Tennessee is a non-profit organization that fosters community and civility in Tennessee through engaging programs that examine and reflect upon ideas, stories, history, arts, and culture. https://www.humanitiestennessee.org/ Learn more about the Cumberland River Compact: https://cumberlandrivercompact.org/ The Cumberland River Compact is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization working to enhance the health and enjoyment of the Cumberland River and its tributaries in Tennessee and Kentucky. Your donation today will help us ensure that the Cumberland Basin continues to enjoy the precious resource of clean and abundant freshwater. https://cumberlandrivercompact.org/donate/ This project was funded in part by a grant from Humanities Tennessee, an independent affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Music: Courtesy of the Artist --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thecompact/message

*We need your support to continue the show! If you've listened to more than a few episodes and have learned from our work, please join our Patreon today: www.greendreamer.com/support   About Maya van Rossum: Maya K. van Rossum is the Founder of Green Amendments For the Generations (Instagram @GreenAmendments; Twitter @GreenAmendments), a grassroots non-profit organization inspiring a nationwide movement to secure constitutional recognition and protection of environmental rights in every state and ultimately at the federal level. van Rossum is also the Delaware Riverkeeper, leading the watershed based advocacy organization, the Delaware Riverkeeper Network, for 25 years in its efforts to protect the health of the Delaware River and its tributaries. Maya was a lead petitioner in the 2013 landmark Robinson Township, Delaware Riverkeeper Network, et. al. v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania case that breathed new life into Pennsylvania’s long ignored environmental rights amendment. A skilled activist, attorney, strategist and community organizer, she was named in 2020 as a River Hero by River Network, in 2019 as one of Philadelphia Business Journal’s Power 100, and One Of The “10 Most Influential People of 2015” when It Comes to Energy Issues by SNL Energy. Maya is the author of The Green Amendment: Securing Our Right to a Healthy Environment, which was selected as the 2018 Living Now Evergreen Awards GOLD Winner in the Nature Conservation category. Since launching Green Amendments For The Generations, constitutional amendments have been proposed in New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Vermont and West Virginia.   Song featured in this episode: Less Traveled by Johanna Warren Green Dreamer with Kamea Chayne is a podcast exploring our paths to holistic healing, ecological regeneration, and true abundance and wellness for all. Find our show notes, additional resources, and newsletter on our website: www.greendreamer.com

This week, Charli and Bethany preview WEFTEC and tell you everything you need to know about the upcoming event.Event PreviewRegister for WEFTECThen Charli interviews Lynn Broaddus, Ph.D, M.B.A. and President-elect of WEF.Lynn Broaddus, Ph.D, M.B.A. is the 2019-20 president-elect of the Water Environment Federation (WEF), an international organization of water quality professionals headquartered in Alexandria, Va.Lynn formed Broadview Collaborative Inc. in 2014 as a platform for advancing sustainable, resilient practices in the water sector. She serves as a strategic adviser and facilitator for private-sector, nonprofit and philanthropic clients throughout North America, and is known for bringing new ways of thinking to the crucial environmental challenges of our day.Prior work includes leading The Johnson Foundation's environment program from 2008-2014, convening hundreds of leaders to address national water sustainability and resiliency under the umbrella of "Charting New Waters." Earlier she held leadership roles with Milwaukee Riverkeeper®, The Nature Conservancy and NatureServe, and also has experience in energy conservation and teaching. She earned her doctorate from Duke University, her M.B.A. from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, and her bachelor's degree in environmental sciences from the University of Virginia.Lynn also serves as president-elect for WEF, is past chair of River Network's board, and member emerita (past chair) of the University of Wisconsin-Madison's Nelson Institute Board of Visitors. She recently completed three years as a non-resident senior fellow with the Brookings Institution. Lynn is based in Minneapolis.Lynn's Information:https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynnbroaddus/https://www.wef.org/about/board-of-trustees/ Resources and Links Mentioned in the Podcast:Sign up for Empowering Pumps & Equipment newsletter. Nominate an Industry Person of the Week.Empowering Women 2020 On-Demand RegistrationConnect with us:https://twitter.com/empoweringpumpshttps://www.facebook.com/empoweringpumps/https://www.linkedin.com/company/empowering-pumps-llchttps://www.instagram.com/empoweringpumps/https://empoweringpumps.com/email: podcast@empoweringpumps.comSound byhttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

13 September 2020 | It's Vision Sunday! This Sunday Ps. Andrew is taking us further in understanding the River Model that was first introduced to us last year. Sharing how we are all unique individual drops of the river that flows and impacts the whole River Network. We want to all be able to flow and flourish the land around us. So are we ready to move for God? Please prepare your hearts for this service and how we are led to respond.

Mickey visits with Georgia River Network Board Chair Lynn McIntyre and Executive Director Rena Ann Peck to talk about GRN about their programming and fundraising adaptations during pandemic. They recently successfully completed a virtual event, and contend that making virtual contact with stakeholders has actually improved some things for the organization. Learn more about their efforts here: http://garivers.org/ We welcome support of the Nonprofit SnapCast via Patreon. We welcome your questions and feedback via The Nonprofit Snapshot website.

Join us for a two-part miniseries of We Are Rivers. We’ll learn more about Colorado's Stream Management Plans, an innovative planning tool prioritized in Colorado’s Water Plan, from people working with stakeholder groups and communities across Colorado to put them in place. In the first episode of this miniseries, we hear from Nicole Seltzer, Science and Policy Manager of River Network, who talks us through the fundamentals of the stream management planning process. Holly Loff, Executive Director of Eagle River Watershed Council, shares on-the-ground experiences of a community planning effort along the Eagle River, and Chelsea Congdon-Brundige, a watershed consultant in the Roaring Fork Valley, shares her highlights from a similar but unique effort for the Crystal River. Listen in and join us today! Photo Credit: Eagle River Watershed Council

Tenkara is a mountain stream method of fly-fishing, that uses a tenkara rod, line and fly. But, the tenkara rod is also a tool that people all over the world are now using in their own unique way, such as in salt water. To learn more about how people are using tenkara rods, Daniel visited the coast of Maine to fish with Henry Barber, a renowned rock climber who has been using Tenkara USA rods for catching striped bass on the surf, in coastal rivers and from rocks on the coast. After a couple of days of fishing, they sat down by a fire and discussed the experience. And, in the second part of the episode Daniel has a conversation with Nicole Silk, president of the River Network, to learn more about what this cool non-profit has been doing to help protect and restore our rivers. For more information, things referenced in this episode, and photos of the striped bass fishing experienced, please visit: https://www.tenkarausa.com/myportfolio/tenkara-in-salt-with-henry-barber

Conscious Radio welcomes Soul Providers, from East of the River Network. Duo, Vile and Mighty Muds share experiences from their childhood, their best friend bromance and almost getting shot! Tune in to experience it all.

Topic:Fresh Water, Climate Change, and Community Resilience In This Episode:[02:10] Guest Rebecca Wodder is introduced. [03:19] Rebecca expresses how the first Earth Day impacted her life and career path. [05:06] Rebecca tells if fresh water has always been the focus of her environmental career. [05:48] Rebecca talks about how water affects climate change. [09:18] Rebecca explains the degree to which our fresh-water supply is being threatened. [11:28] Rebecca describes the Clean Water Rule. [14:41] Rebecca shares which industries are most impacted by the 2015 Clean Water Rule. [16:26] Rebecca addresses natural capital and social capital. [18:33] Rebecca speaks about New Orleans and Hurricane Katrina. [21:39] Rebecca states where people can learn more about her work (check out the Resources section below!). [23:10] Rebecca mentions the wisdom she would pass along to her younger self on Earth Day 1970. [25:52] Rebecca talks about whether she’s more hopeful now than she was in the past. Guest and Organization:Rebecca Wodder is a nationally known environmental leader whose conservation career began with the first Earth Day. As president of the national advocacy organization, American Rivers, from 1995 to 2011, she led the development of community-based solutions to freshwater challenges. From 2011 to 2013, she served as Senior Advisor to the Secretary of the Interior. Previously, Rebecca was Vice President at The Wilderness Society, and Legislative Assistant to Senator Gaylord Nelson. In 2010, she was named a Top 25 Outstanding Conservationists by Outdoor Life Magazine. In 2014, she received the James Compton Award from River Network. In her writing and speaking, Rebecca explores how communities can enhance their resilience to climate impacts via sustainable, equitable approaches to rivers and freshwater resources. She serves on the boards of River Network, the Potomac Conservancy, and the Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Take Away Quotes:“When the first Earth Day came along…my high school chemistry teacher asked if I would organize this event for the community. We really didn’t know what it was supposed to be about, but we knew it was intended to engage people and help them recognize the environmental issues that were so prominent at the time…The first Earth Day was just a great event in my life because it showed me how I could combine my passion for making a difference with my academic interests in science and biology.” “Water is the way that we experience weather, and weather is the way we experience climate change in our daily lives.” “Ultimately, the reason that we have a blue planet, the reason there is life on this planet is because of water. It is the fundamental reason for life.”   “One of the things that is so important about small streams is that they are the head waters, they are the sources of our drinking water, and something like one-third of all Americans get their drinking water—it starts with these small streams.” Resources:https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/columnists/2017/03/23/fight-attempt-kill-clean-water-rule/99540030/ (Fight the attempt to kill the Clean Water Rule) https://islandpress.org/book/the-community-resilience-reader (The Community Resilience Reader: Essential Resources for an Era of Upheaval)  https://islandpress.org/resilience-matters-2015-download (Resilience Matters: Forging a Greener, Fairer Future for All )(Free e-book!) https://www.rivernetwork.org/ (River Network) https://islandpress.org/urban-resilience-project (Island Press Urban Resilience Project)

Anne is the program manager for SACE’s clean fuels and bioenergy programs. Her work focuses on diesel emissions reduction, advanced transportation and the utilization of biomass for electricity and fuel production, with an emphasis on state and federal energy, fuel, transportation, and climate policy and education. Anne joined the SACE staff in 2003. Anne serves on the Green-e Governance Board, the Southeast Diesel Collaborative Leadership Council, the Steering Committee for the Pine 2 Energy Coalition, facilitates the Tennessee Diesel Working Group and is a graduate of the Environmental Leadership Institute. Anne is the lead author of “A Safer Ride to School: How to Clean Up School Buses and Protect Our Children’s Health” and “A Case for the Healthy School Bus: Lessons from the Field.” Anne previously worked for River Network in Washington, DC, The Fund for Public Interest Research Group, and was an AmeriCorps volunteer with the National Park Service. She is a graduate of Randolph-Macon Woman’s College in Lynchburg, VA.

Kahlee plays the freshest Hip-Hop and speaks with guests Viva Mescal of East of the River Network and Ricasshay of the Ghetto Blaster Podcast. Dope Collection of fresh Hip-Hop music you won't hear anywhere else. Playlist available at www.PlatformCollection.com/pol_april19 Follow/Like @Kahlee310 on all social media platforms and visit him at www.310Music.net | www.BarsWeekly.com | Status Escalate Podcast   Peace to the #Kahleagues  

Sally Bethea is the retired founding director of Chattahoochee Riverkeeper (CRK), a nonprofit environmental advocacy organization established in 1994 whose mission is to protect and restore the Chattahoochee River, its tributaries and watershed. She has an undergraduate degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, a master’s degree in City Planning from Georgia Tech and an honorary doctorate from LaGrange College – as well as more than 35 years of experience in environmental issues and nonprofit management. Sally is currently an adjunct professor at Georgia Tech where she teaches a water resources planning class to graduate students in urban planning and engineering. She is also the president of the board of directors of Chattahoochee Parks Conservancy and a member of the board of trustees of LaGrange College. Sally has served on the national boards of Waterkeeper Alliance and River Network, the Georgia Board of Natural Resources, and EarthShare of Georgia. In 2015, she received a Lifetime Achievement Award from GreenLaw. In 2012, she received the James R. Compton River Achievement Award from River Network for leading, educating and advocating for clean water in the Chattahoochee River Basin and throughout the country.

April Ingle from the Georgia River Network gets us prepared for the summer paddling season and the economic and tourism dollars it brings to the state. Cutting a unique path across North Georgia, the 163-mile long Etowah River Water Trail provides a path into one of the state's most historically significant and one of the nation's most biologically diverse rivers. It is also the first river to it's own book, in a series of waterproof Georgia River Trail Guides being produced by Georgia Univeristy Press. To purchase click here. http://ow.ly/lKR6W Currently, seven developed public boat landings, numerous undeveloped public access points and several boat ramps on Lake Allatoona (the river's only impoundment) provide journeys of varying lengths along the river's course. A coalition of non-profit organizations, private landowners and local governments are working to establish additional developed boat landings to improve public access to what many call North Georgia's "best family paddling destination." A project of the Coosa River Basin Initiative/Upper Coosa Riverkeeper, this website provides an online gateway to adventures on the Etowah as it winds its way out of the Chattahoochee National Forest in Lumpkin County, past Dawsonville, and through Forsyth and Cherokee counties before spreading into Lake Allatoona behind Allatoona Dam. Below the Dam, the river flows through Cartersville, past the Etowah Indian Mounds State Historic Site and then ends its 163-mile journey in downtown Rome at its confluence with the Oostanaula to form the Coosa River.

This episode will focus on biodiesel, who can use it, why it's better than diesel and where you can get it in Atlanta. Anne Blair - Clean Fuels and Bioenergy Program Manager Anne is the program manager for SACE’s clean fuels and bioenergy programs. Her work focuses on diesel emissions reduction, advanced transportation and the utilization of biomass for electricity and fuel production, with an emphasis on state and federal energy, fuel, transportation, and climate policy and education. Anne joined the SACE staff in 2003. Anne serves on the Green-e Governance Board, the Southeast Diesel Collaborative Leadership Council, the Steering Committee for the Pine 2 Energy Coalition, facilitates the Tennessee Diesel Working Group and is a graduate of the Environmental Leadership Institute. Anne is the lead author of "A Safer Ride to School: How to Clean Up School Buses and Protect Our Children's Health" and "A Case for the Healthy School Bus: Lessons from the Field." Anne previously worked for River Network in Washington, DC, The Fund for Public Interest Research Group, and was an AmeriCorps volunteer with the National Park Service. She is a graduate of Randolph-Macon Woman’s College in Lynchburg, VA.

We are talking Georgia's Dirtiest Rivers with April Ingle of the Georgia River Network. April joined Georgia River Network (GRN) as the Executive Director in June, 2003, and it’s fun to think back on how quickly time has passed and how far they’ve come in that time. At GRN, she works with the Board of Directors and staff to develop and oversee programs, projects, administration and fundraising so they can meet the mission to protect and restore Georgia’s rivers. April also manages the Advocate Program and coordinates efforts to gain strong protections for Georgia’s rivers.She serves on the Leadership Team and chair the Communications Committee of the Georgia Water Coalition, a coalition of 180+ environmental and sportsmen's organizations, homeowners' and neighborhood associations, faith-based groups and businesses who share the common goal of protecting and caring for Georgia’s water resources for current and future generations. April monitors and lobbies the state legislature and participate and comment on policy-making decisions within various state and federal agencies. The biggest bonus of her job: the scouting trips Joe Cook and she take to plan out each year’s Paddle Georgia adventure – April has had the opportunity to paddle over 600 miles of 6 different Georgia Rivers on these scouting trips alone, and camp on some fantastic sandbars.