Equity In Every Drop - A Waterkeeper Alliance Podcast
Waterkeeper Alliance
24 episodes
1 week ago
This podcast features the diverse voices, experiences, and perspectives of our global movement of Waterkeeper groups, impacted community members, and leading experts. Join us for meaningful conversations about critical issues threatening our waters and the actions, policies, and solutions we need to promote environmental equity, advance environmental justice, and protect everyone's right to clean water.
Whether you're a seasoned advocate or new to the cause of clean water, join us to listen, learn, and amplify the demand for equity in every drop.
WHAT TO EXPECT IN SERIES 4
Hosted by Thomas Hynes, Waterkeeper Alliance
This series of six episodes will take listeners on an international journey to hear from Waterkeepers around the world. It will highlight the work and various threats, challenges and opportunities specific to each global region, examining the different circumstances these advocates face, as well as the similarities that run through all of their work in ensuring everyone’s right – around the world – to clean water. Join us as we discuss international collaborations, the impact of armed conflict on water quality, the role of community engagement, and so much more.
SERIES 3 RECAP
Hosted by Thomas Hynes, Waterkeeper Alliance
From the battle against plastic waste and toxic chemicals to protecting wetlands and addressing nonpoint source pollution, this series of six episodes will explore the critical challenges and promising solutions in the fight for clean water. We’ll highlight the incredible work being done by advocates, experts, and community leaders who are pushing back against the erosion of laws and regulations, ensuring that the protection of people and the environment takes priority over corporate interests. Join us as we discuss actionable solutions, international collaboration, and the policies needed to safeguard our water for future generations.
SERIES 2 RECAP
Hosted by Thomas Hynes, Waterkeeper Alliance
In Series 2 we discussed factory farms and the practice of concentrated animal feeding operations, or CAFOs. These industrial facilities wreak havoc on water and air quality, human health, and the economic well being of communities and small scale farmers. In these episodes, we were joined by advocates, legal scholars, and health experts, as well as the community members who must endure the consequences of these toxic factory farms.
SERIES 1 RECAP
Hosted by Thomas Hynes, Waterkeeper Alliance
From the crystal-clear waters of The Bahamas to the vibrant landscapes of Sénégal and the environmental battlegrounds throughout the United States, this six-episode series explores the critical climate-related threats to our water quality, quantity, and security and reveal the realities facing vulnerable communities already bearing the brunt of climate change.
To learn about our global water movement and how to get involved, visit waterkeeper.org.
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This podcast features the diverse voices, experiences, and perspectives of our global movement of Waterkeeper groups, impacted community members, and leading experts. Join us for meaningful conversations about critical issues threatening our waters and the actions, policies, and solutions we need to promote environmental equity, advance environmental justice, and protect everyone's right to clean water.
Whether you're a seasoned advocate or new to the cause of clean water, join us to listen, learn, and amplify the demand for equity in every drop.
WHAT TO EXPECT IN SERIES 4
Hosted by Thomas Hynes, Waterkeeper Alliance
This series of six episodes will take listeners on an international journey to hear from Waterkeepers around the world. It will highlight the work and various threats, challenges and opportunities specific to each global region, examining the different circumstances these advocates face, as well as the similarities that run through all of their work in ensuring everyone’s right – around the world – to clean water. Join us as we discuss international collaborations, the impact of armed conflict on water quality, the role of community engagement, and so much more.
SERIES 3 RECAP
Hosted by Thomas Hynes, Waterkeeper Alliance
From the battle against plastic waste and toxic chemicals to protecting wetlands and addressing nonpoint source pollution, this series of six episodes will explore the critical challenges and promising solutions in the fight for clean water. We’ll highlight the incredible work being done by advocates, experts, and community leaders who are pushing back against the erosion of laws and regulations, ensuring that the protection of people and the environment takes priority over corporate interests. Join us as we discuss actionable solutions, international collaboration, and the policies needed to safeguard our water for future generations.
SERIES 2 RECAP
Hosted by Thomas Hynes, Waterkeeper Alliance
In Series 2 we discussed factory farms and the practice of concentrated animal feeding operations, or CAFOs. These industrial facilities wreak havoc on water and air quality, human health, and the economic well being of communities and small scale farmers. In these episodes, we were joined by advocates, legal scholars, and health experts, as well as the community members who must endure the consequences of these toxic factory farms.
SERIES 1 RECAP
Hosted by Thomas Hynes, Waterkeeper Alliance
From the crystal-clear waters of The Bahamas to the vibrant landscapes of Sénégal and the environmental battlegrounds throughout the United States, this six-episode series explores the critical climate-related threats to our water quality, quantity, and security and reveal the realities facing vulnerable communities already bearing the brunt of climate change.
To learn about our global water movement and how to get involved, visit waterkeeper.org.
Equity In Every Drop - A Waterkeeper Alliance Podcast
33 minutes
10 months ago
Bearing the Burden of Factory Farms
In this episode of Equity In Every Drop, host Thomas Hynes sits down with Buck Ryan, the Snake River Waterkeeper from Boise, Idaho, to discuss the extensive impact of concentrated animal feeding operations, or factory farms, on local waterways and ecosystems. Buck details his journey from a river guide to an environmental lawyer dedicated to protecting fisheries and water quality.
The conversation covers Snake River Waterkeeper's critical efforts in litigation against major polluters like J.R. Simplot's Grandview feedlot, the challenges in achieving regulatory oversight, and the severe ecological effects of unchecked agricultural pollutants. Buck emphasizes the broader implications of pollution on regional economies, recreation, and public health, while highlighting hopes for future improvements, including dam removal and sustainable agricultural practices. This episode sheds light on the urgent need for accountability and transparency in agriculture to protect vital water resources.
Equity In Every Drop - A Waterkeeper Alliance Podcast
This podcast features the diverse voices, experiences, and perspectives of our global movement of Waterkeeper groups, impacted community members, and leading experts. Join us for meaningful conversations about critical issues threatening our waters and the actions, policies, and solutions we need to promote environmental equity, advance environmental justice, and protect everyone's right to clean water.
Whether you're a seasoned advocate or new to the cause of clean water, join us to listen, learn, and amplify the demand for equity in every drop.
WHAT TO EXPECT IN SERIES 4
Hosted by Thomas Hynes, Waterkeeper Alliance
This series of six episodes will take listeners on an international journey to hear from Waterkeepers around the world. It will highlight the work and various threats, challenges and opportunities specific to each global region, examining the different circumstances these advocates face, as well as the similarities that run through all of their work in ensuring everyone’s right – around the world – to clean water. Join us as we discuss international collaborations, the impact of armed conflict on water quality, the role of community engagement, and so much more.
SERIES 3 RECAP
Hosted by Thomas Hynes, Waterkeeper Alliance
From the battle against plastic waste and toxic chemicals to protecting wetlands and addressing nonpoint source pollution, this series of six episodes will explore the critical challenges and promising solutions in the fight for clean water. We’ll highlight the incredible work being done by advocates, experts, and community leaders who are pushing back against the erosion of laws and regulations, ensuring that the protection of people and the environment takes priority over corporate interests. Join us as we discuss actionable solutions, international collaboration, and the policies needed to safeguard our water for future generations.
SERIES 2 RECAP
Hosted by Thomas Hynes, Waterkeeper Alliance
In Series 2 we discussed factory farms and the practice of concentrated animal feeding operations, or CAFOs. These industrial facilities wreak havoc on water and air quality, human health, and the economic well being of communities and small scale farmers. In these episodes, we were joined by advocates, legal scholars, and health experts, as well as the community members who must endure the consequences of these toxic factory farms.
SERIES 1 RECAP
Hosted by Thomas Hynes, Waterkeeper Alliance
From the crystal-clear waters of The Bahamas to the vibrant landscapes of Sénégal and the environmental battlegrounds throughout the United States, this six-episode series explores the critical climate-related threats to our water quality, quantity, and security and reveal the realities facing vulnerable communities already bearing the brunt of climate change.
To learn about our global water movement and how to get involved, visit waterkeeper.org.
