I was a photographer, videographer, editor, on-camera talent, and interviewer for a docuseries produced by Liquid IV. I traveled around the US to interview experts about the water crisis in the US. The project explored various root causes and ways to help fix the problem. We evaluated the spectrum of individual and corporate impact, to creating laws to protect this precious resource.
Table of Contents
- Summary of Impact on the Road
- Heal The Bay – Los Angeles, CA
- Colorado River keeper – Moab, UT
- Hispanic Access Foundation – Columbia, Mo
- The Pearl River Keepers – Jackson, MS
- Center for Water Security Cooperation – Washington DC
- Lobbying with The Community Water Center and We the People of Detroit – Washington DC
Summary of Impact on the Road
First, let’s check out the recap video, article and photo series:
Heal The Bay – Los Angeles, CA
We started our 8,000-mile road trip with a beach clean-up and Heal the Bay.
- Who: Heal the Bay
- What: Environmental nonprofit making the coastal waters and watersheds in Greater Los Angeles safe, healthy, and clean
- The Problem: Water contamination from litter & pollution. Coastal conservation for the health and safety of our communities, temperature regulation & wildlife.
- Their Efforts: Cleanups, providing education and water quality reports, and advocating for policy change to protect our water and public health
- How you can get involved: time (clean-ups, educational events), money (donations), voice (petitions, sharing on socials)
Colorado River keeper – Moab, UT
The second stop is a visit to the Colorado Riverkeeper to learn more about over-allocation and what is happening to the Colorado River.
- Who: Colorado River Waterkeeper of The Waterkeeper Alliance
- What: Environmental nonprofit dedicated to protecting the health of the river and providing equitable access to clean drinking water
- The Problem: Overallocated waters – more water is being taken than the river can provide, rapidly drying the river up
- Their Efforts: Education, petitions, and aggressive policy change
- How you can get involved: Educate yourself and advocate for policy change that prioritizes public and ecological health
Hispanic Access Foundation – Columbia, Mo
- Who: Latino Climate Council of the Hispanic Access Foundation
- What: A sustainability-focused environmental group supported by a larger nonprofit that uplifts Latino leaders in the US.
- The Problem: Impaired (contaminated) water sources
- Their Efforts: Collect data from volunteers to drive policy change that prioritizes public health and protects our waters.
- How you can get involved: Waterway cleanups and speaking up for policies that prioritize public health and protect our waters.
The Pearl River Keepers – Jackson, MS
- Who: Pearl River Keepers
- What: A nonprofit dedicated to protecting everyone’s right to clean swimmable, drinkable, and fishable water.
- The Problem: Polluted waterways and aging infrastructure
- Their Efforts: Engage the community with cleanups, monitor the waterway’s sediment, and pollution from litter, water quality testing, and build better reaction access points on the water.
- How you can get involved: Volunteer for cleanups and donate to reputable grassroots organizations.
Center for Water Security Cooperation – Washington DC
- Who: The Center for Water Security and Cooperation (CWSC)
- What: A nonprofit driven to advance water security by understanding, evaluating, and innovating in water law and governance
- The Problem: Current laws aren’t protecting our waters or prioritizing public health.
- Their Efforts: Education, cooperation, community outreach, and policy change.
- How you can get involved: Learn about issues in your area, take action, speak up, and donate.
Lobbying with The Community Water Center and We the People of Detroit – Washington DC
We visited two generous activism groups while they were lobbying that took the time to teach us the process of lobbying for water right and what they are fighting for.
- Who: Community Water Center (CWC)
- What: A community nonprofit creating driven water solutions through organizing, education, and advocacy in California
- The Problem: Toxic water, limited-to-no access to water, and unconstitutional ordinances
- Their Efforts: Provide resources, education, and water quality reports to get people activated and advocating for the right to clean water
- How you can get involved: Learn more, speak up for underserved communities, and donate.
- Who: We the People of Detroit (WTP)
- What: A robust grassroots organization that prioritizes policy for the well-being of all Detroiters.
- The Problem: Citizens don’t have access to clean water.
- Their Efforts: Use the power of community and education to make sure everyone can afford clean water
- How you can get involved: Learn more, speak up for underserved communities, and donate.
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