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<p>Betsy Damon is an internationally-recognized artist whose public work and living systems, such as the Living Water Garden, have received widespread acclaim. </p><p>In 1991 Damon founded Keepers of the Waters,[23] a nonprofit organization that serves as an international community to encourage "art, science and community projects for the understanding and remediation of living water systems." The nonprofit is run with a collaborative approach and was started with the support of the Hubert Humphrey Institute.</p><p>In 2006, Damon, alongside a group of artists, scientists, and funders, met in Vancouver and created a summary report for UNESCO titled <strong>Art in Ecology – A Think Tank on Arts and Sustainability.</strong> UNESCO had commissioned a report in advance of this meeting titled <em>Mapping the Terrain of Contemporary EcoART Practice</em>, of which the meeting and summary report were a result.</p><p><br></p><p>She is the author of <strong>Water Talks: Empowering Communities to Know, Restore, and Preserve their Waters.</strong></p><p>On episode 57 of A Culture of Possibility, Arlene Goldbard and François Matarasso interview Betsy Damon. </p><p>Her work with water has had a healing impact across the globe and in this fascinating episode, she talks about her early projects in China and the work she’s undertaking now. </p><p>She also shares excellent advice for others who want to help. </p>
