State of Water

State of Water
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State of Water

A podcast focusing on clean water issues and their relationship to policy, equity, community and climate.

  1. Ep 53 - Stephanie Feldstein

    3월 24일

    Ep 53 - Stephanie Feldstein

    We are honored to welcome Stephanie Feldstein to State of Water. In this power-packed conversation with State of Water host, Seth Bernard, Stephanie shares of her own personal connection to and passion for animals, the environment, and to water and how she sees her work serving as a catalyst for empowering people to make positive change in the world in the midst of so many existential challenges. Stephanie Feldstein is the author of the Animal Lover's Guide to Changing the World and more than a dozen books for children on wildlife and the environment, including the Take Action: Save Life on Earth, Planet Human, and Nature's (Secret) Superheroes series. She is also the Population and Sustainability Director at the Center for Biological Diversity, where she heads a national program that addresses the connection between human population pressure, overconsumption, and the wildlife extinction crisis by advocating for common sense solutions including universal access to reproductive healthcare, gender equity, and just, sustainable food systems. She created the innovative Take Extinction Off Your Plate campaign, and her work has been featured in Scientific American, NPR, The Guardian, The Washington Post, and more. Learn more about Stephanie and her books at her website: https://stephaniefeldstein.com/about/ Learn more about the Center for Biological Diversity’s efforts: https://www.biologicaldiversity.org/programs/population_and_sustainability/ /// EPISODE 53 /Stephanie Feldstein interviewed by Seth Bernard / Produced, edited and mixed by Dan Rickabus and Chris Good / Narrators - Alex Smith, Ben Darcie, Dan Rickabus, Jenny Jones, Angela Gallegos, Rachel Marco-Havens / Graphic by Chris Good / Theme Music - Mike Savina, Seth Bernard & Dan Rickabus / Featured Music - “Homestretch” by Ecotone; “Authors (instrumental demo)" by Dan Rickabus

    1시간
  2. Ep 52 - Hans Voss

    1월 7일

    Ep 52 - Hans Voss

    In our first episode of 2025 we are happy to present a special conversation between Seth Bernard and his good friend and outgoing Executive Director of the Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities, Hans Voss. Hans shares insights and reflections from his 30 years of Groundwork experience on a variety of topics - from what makes a good meeting to the importance of human connection in fundraising, from bringing love and authenticity into organizing work and coalition building to the recent journey of succession planning at Groundwork. Hans also shares of the importance of family in supporting and inspiring his work and what he’s looking forward to in his next chapter. SPECIAL NOTE: please join Groundwork and the wider community in a celebration of Hans’ 30 years of service this Friday, January 10 at The Alluvion in Traverse City with an evening of live music featuring performances by Seth Bernard, Dede Alder, and Gregory Stovetop. There will also be a chance to welcome new Groundwork Executive Director, Elizabeth Palchak. Get your tickets for this Friday’s community celebration here: https://www.thealluvion.org/tickets/groundwork-farewell-hans-party-concert-1-10-25 Learn more and get engaged with Groundwork’s ongoing efforts: https://groundworkcenter.org/ /// EPISODE 52 / Hans Voss interviewed by Seth Bernard / Produced, edited and mixed by Dan Rickabus and Chris Good / Narrators - Alex Smith, Ben Darcie, Dan Rickabus, Jenny Jones, Angela Gallegos, Rachel Marco-Havens / Graphic by Chris Good / Theme Music - Mike Savina, Seth Bernard & Dan Rickabus / Featured Music - “Homestretch” by Ecotone; “Authors (instrumental demo)" by Dan Rickabus

    1시간 9분
  3. Ep 51 - Tom Grotewohl

    2024. 12. 19.

    Ep 51 - Tom Grotewohl

    BREAKING NEWS episode with Tom Grotewohl of Protect the Porkies. "Good news!! Thanks to good old fashioned people powered organizing, the $50M grant to Copperwood Mine has been blocked. I spoke with Tom, the wizard of Protect the Porkies, immediately after the news broke, at the end of an epic and unprecedented year of environmental organizing. We salute you. Lake Superior, we thank you for inspiring us to action." -State of Water host, Seth Bernard Visit https://protecttheporkies.com/ to learn more about this grassroots effort! Find the full video of this episode and all 2024 State of Water episodes on our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MICleanH2O State of Water is the official podcast of the Clean Water Campaign for Michigan, a program of Title Track. https://titletrackmichigan.org/state-of-water-podcast/ EPISODE 51 Tom Grotewohl interviewed by Seth Bernard

    42분
  4. Ep 50 - Becca Meuninck

    2024. 10. 02.

    Ep 50 - Becca Meuninck

    We’re thrilled to welcome Becca Meuninck, Regional Executive Director of the National Wildlife Federation’s Great Lakes Regional Center. In this wonderful conversation with State of Water host Seth Bernard, we hear about (3:30) NWF’s current efforts across the region advocating for clean water for people and wildlife collaborating with a broad coalition of organizations and communities across the region. (5:30) Becca shares about how her love for the outdoors has inspired and informed her own educational and vocational path, having worked for more than 20 years at the Ecology Center which included time working with residents and families impacted by PFAS and lead poisoning. (13:05) She speaks to the importance of collaboration in taking on the many challenges in environmental work and how many people and organizations working together can maximize impact and reduce a sense of overwhelm. (21:30) Becca reflects on how growing up in Michigan in a family of nature lovers has nurtured a connection to the environment and how that has continued to sustain and inspire her. (27:40) Finally, she shares how people can get involved in NWF’s efforts including urgent efforts to address climate change, to shut down Line 5, to grow access to renewable energy, and to support solutions to protect Great Lakes fisheries. Learn more about how you can support National Wildlife Federation’s Great Lakes Center at: https://www.nwf.org/Great-Lakes We encourage you to to also check out our new podcast, Eminazhichiget, which translates in Anishinaabemowin to “person who does good things for others.” This new program celebrates Anishinaabek leaders by uplifting their efforts by providing a snapshot into their work and lives. Learn more and listen in or watch: https://titletrackmichigan.org/eminazhichiget/ Find the full video of this episode and all 2024 State of Water episodes on our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MICleanH2O /// EPISODE 50 / Becca Meuninch interviewed by Seth Bernard / Produced, edited and mixed by Dan Rickabus and Chris Good / Narrators - Alex Smith, Ben Darcie, Dan Rickabus, Jenny Jones, Angela Gallegos, Rachel Marco-Havens / Graphic by Chris Good / Theme Music - Mike Savina, Seth Bernard & Dan Rickabus / Featured Music - “Homestretch” by Ecotone and “Authors (instrumental demo)" by Dan Rickabus

    34분
  5. Ep 49 - Sean McBrearty

    2024. 07. 25.

    Ep 49 - Sean McBrearty

    We’re honored to welcome Sean McBrearty to State of Water. Sean is the Political Director for Clean Water Action and the Campaign Manager for Oil & Water Don't Mix. (3:20) Sean shares an update on the Nessel vs Enbridge case as well as current calls to action in the ongoing fight to Shut Down Line 5 including an invitation for folks to join upcoming events on July 25 or August 31 and a new effort urging Secretary Pete Buttigieg to take action on Line 5. (13:50) Sean also provides an election season update on efforts in the works in Lansing, including a water affordability bill, polluter pay bill, an effort by the Taking Back our Power Coalition to stop regulated utilities and government contractors from spending $ in politics, (23:00) and the first round of State House candidate endorsements for this year’s elections. (28:25) Finally, Sean and fellow musician State of Water host Seth Bernard go deep into reflecting how the creative outlet of music can serve as a grounding force to relax, inspire, and nurture the persistence, discipline, and improvisational spirit needed to be a successful activist. Take action and support Oil & Water Don’t Mix: https://www.oilandwaterdontmix.org/take_action and Clean Water Action Michigan: https://cleanwater.org/states/michigan As we approach our 50th episode of State of Water, we invite you to please consider supporting our efforts with a donation. As a grassroots nonprofit organization our sustainability depends on people like you joining our donor community by making a financial contribution. Know that every donation is meaningful and tax-deductible! Thank you so much! https://titletrackmichigan.org/support/ Find the full video of this episode and all 2024 State of Water episodes on our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MICleanH2O /// EPISODE 49 / Sean McBrearty interviewed by Seth Bernard / Produced, edited and mixed by Dan Rickabus and Chris Good / Narrators - Alex Smith, Ben Darcie, Dan Rickabus, Jenny Jones, Angela Gallegos, Rachel Marco-Havens / Graphic by Chris Good / Theme Music - Mike Savina, Seth Bernard & Dan Rickabus / Featured Music - “Homestretch” by Ecotone and “Authors (instrumental demo)" by Dan Rickabus

    41분
  6. Ep 48 - Chris Treter

    2024. 07. 17.

    Ep 48 - Chris Treter

    We are thrilled to welcome Chris Treter, owner and co-founder of Higher Grounds Trading Company to State of Water. State of Water host Seth Bernard invites Chris to go on a journey through time, (4:40) back to the 1990s and the formative events of the Zapatista uprising in Chiapas, Mexico and the WTO protests in Seattle - both moments of people standing courageously against neoliberal economic policies. (11:58) In 2002 Higher Grounds was born in Chiapas as Chris lived and worked with coffee farmers, rooted in a model of solidarity economics not only about trade but taking into account the well-being of all trading partners. (14:30) From there, the conversation travels back to Michigan as Chris and Higher Grounds find deep community in Traverse City and then back again to (19:55) Chiapas with the launch of the Chiapas Water Project which provided important access to clean water for farmers and communities. (26:10) As Higher Grounds started building relationships with coffee farmers in other regions of the world, they carried the same ethics and values - to be in solidarity and collaboration with their growers and communities. (28:20) Seth and Chris share memories of their Run Across Ethiopia - where runners ran 10 marathons in 10 days and raised over 1/2 million dollars to invest in local communities. Through storytelling, athletics, activism, and the arts, Chris and Higher Grounds have continued to be a force for creating change and building meaningful relationships in the communities that they were sourcing their coffee. (36:45) We travel back to Michigan and hear about the new Common Grounds Cooperative in Traverse City - a real estate development cooperative that has quickly become a hub of arts, culture, and collaboration - a vision of community by the community. (46:15) Finally, Chris shares some powerful thoughts on clean water and peace making and how we in Michigan hold a unique opportunity to be protectors of a future peace that cares for water in a fair, equitable, and peaceful way. Learn more about Higher Grounds at: https://www.highergroundstrading.com/ Learn more about Higher Ground’s nonprofit partner On the Ground at: https://www.onthegroundglobal.org/ Find the full video of this episode and all 2024 State of Water episodes on our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MICleanH2O /// EPISODE 48 / Chris Treter interviewed by Seth Bernard / Produced, edited and mixed by Dan Rickabus and Chris Good / Narrators - Alex Smith, Ben Darcie, Dan Rickabus, Jenny Jones, Angela Gallegos, Rachel Marco-Havens / Graphic by Chris Good / Theme Music - Mike Savina, Seth Bernard & Dan Rickabus / Featured Music - “Homestretch” by Ecotone and “Authors (instrumental demo)" by Dan Rickabus

    52분
  7. Ep 47 - Stella Young

    2024. 05. 15.

    Ep 47 - Stella Young

    We’re thrilled to welcome Stella Young to State of Water. Stella is the Director of Development for On the Ground Global who partners with coffee farmer communities to improve standards of living through a variety of projects in support of clean water, gender equity, and cooperative economics. (4:00) Stella shares some of the On the Ground origin story and (6:50) how their commitment to fair trade and cooperative economics supports their efforts to seek true partnership with their farmers. (8:20) Stella reflects on the foundational importance for people to have access to clean water and (11:28) how formative her lifelong involvement with On the Ground has been - from trips to Chiapas as a 6 year old and Ethiopia as a 10 year old to being a board member as a teen where she initiated a scholarship fund for students in Congo. (19:50) Stella gives updates on On the Ground’s current projects in the Congo and Chiapas and (25:40) reflects on the importance of On the Ground’s arts and culture work including the lasting impact of the musical ambassadorship program and the film “The People & the Olive,” filmed during On the Ground’s trip to Palestine. Finally, (32:00) Stella shares how this full circle opportunity to work for On the Ground meets her interests and experiences and (35:20) how State of Water listeners can support and engage On the Ground’s work. Learn more about On the Ground at: https://www.onthegroundglobal.org/ Find the full video of this episode and all 2024 State of Water episodes on our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MICleanH2O As part of Title Track’s 5th anniversary, we have an active fundraiser going online to support our ongoing efforts supporting clean water, racial equity, and youth empowerment. Any support is appreciated! https://titletrackmichigan.org/support/ /// EPISODE 47 / Stella Young interviewed by Seth Bernard / Produced, edited and mixed by Dan Rickabus and Chris Good / Narrators - Alex Smith, Ben Darcie, Dan Rickabus, Jenny Jones, Angela Gallegos, Rachel Marco-Havens / Graphic by Chris Good / Theme Music - Mike Savina, Seth Bernard & Dan Rickabus / Featured Music - “Homestretch” by Ecotone and “Authors (instrumental demo)" by Dan Rickabus

    39분
  8. Ep 46 - Jane Fitkin

    2024. 04. 10.

    Ep 46 - Jane Fitkin

    Jane Fitkin is the Director of Citizens for a Safe & Clean Lake Superior (CSCLS), (3:00) an organization created by local residents passionate about protecting the Lake Superior watershed. (3:30) Jane shares about the recent success story of their Stop the Rocket campaign which effectively mobilized grassroots opposition to the deeply flawed space port project that was proposed to be built on the shore of Lake Superior. (11:00) Jane also gives an update on current initiatives that the organization is focusing on including wetlands advocacy, as CSCLS lifts up the importance of wetland ecosystems to the health and well-being of Marquette County communities. (17:20) CSCLS is also active in resisting other corporate and governmental threats to the Lake Superior watershed such as the expansion of the Tilden Mine. (26:40) We get to hear a bit of Jane’s personal story, what drives her passion and commitment to this work, (43:50) and some of her favorite places to be on the Lake Superior shoreline. (46:08) Finally, Jane shares how you can get involved and support Citizens for a Safe & Clean Lake Superior. You can learn more about Citizens for a Safe & Clean Lake Superior at: https://citizensforsuperior.org/ /// EPISODE 46 / Jane Fitkin interviewed by Seth Bernard / Produced, edited and mixed by Dan Rickabus and Chris Good / Narrators - Alex Smith, Ben Darcie, Dan Rickabus, Jenny Jones, Angela Gallegos, Rachel Marco-Havens / Graphic by Chris Good / Theme Music - Mike Savina, Seth Bernard & Dan Rickabus / Featured Music - “Homestretch” by Ecotone and “Authors (instrumental demo)" by Dan Rickabus

    51분
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