In this episode, host Thomas Hynes interviews Sharif Jamil, the Buriganga Riverkeeper and coordinator of Waterkeepers Bangladesh. Sharif, a global environmental leader, shares his journey from personal connection to Bangladesh's rivers to becoming an activist and leader in water protection. He discusses the challenges faced by rivers in Bangladesh, such as industrial pollution and urban encroachment, and celebrates the victories, including raising awareness and securing legal recognition for rivers. Sharif reflects on the value of being part of the Waterkeeper Alliance, emphasizing the strength of the network and the shared passion among waterkeepers worldwide.
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Waterkeepers Working Worldwide
In the first episode of Season 4 of 'Equity in Every Drop,' host Thomas Hynes is joined by Godfrey Kitimbo of Lake Kyoga Nile Waterkeeper in Uganda and Hartwell Carson, Clean Water Director for Mountain True and former French Broad Riverkeeper in Asheville, North Carolina. Recorded in Dakar, Senegal, where Godfrey and Hartwell were attending the Waterkeeper Alliance Africa Regional Summit, the discussion touched on their long-standing partnership and collaborative efforts in combating water pollution. They shared experiences such as raising funds for a patrol boat and building wells, as well as their future plans to extend water protection efforts across Uganda and surrounding countries. The episode highlights the importance of Waterkeeper alliances and the profound impact of international cooperation in environmental stewardship.
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Equity in Every Drop – Season 4 Trailer
In the fourth season of Equity in Every Drop, we’re taking listeners on a journey across the globe to hear stories from Waterkeepers working on the frontlines of clean water defense.This season, we spotlight the unique threats, challenges, and opportunities these advocates face in their regions—while also uncovering the shared mission that connects their work: ensuring everyone’s right to clean water.From defending free-flowing rivers and engaging communities through education, to the urgent fight to protect and monitor waterways—even in the midst of armed conflict—we’ll explore how water advocacy is both deeply local and inherently global.Because as we know, water does not recognize borders. Defending it must be a collective, international effort.Whether you’re an experienced advocate or just beginning to learn about the global movement for clean water, join us this season as we amplify voices from around the world and continue the fight for equity in every drop.
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Slowing Stormwater Runoff
In this episode of 'Equity in Every Drop,' host Thomas Hynes interviews Ivy Frignoca, Casco Baykeeper in Maine. Ivy highlights the importance of addressing stormwater runoff, its various pollutants, and the solutions being implemented, including low-impact development and green infrastructure. Ivy emphasizes the necessity of practical and sensible approaches to mitigate these issues and calls for public awareness and participation. Tune in to learn about the ongoing efforts to protect one of Maine's most significant natural resources and how each individual can contribute to cleaner and healthier waters.
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Protecting Wetlands Worldwide
In this episode of Equity In Every Drop, host Thomas Hynes speaks with two influential leaders dedicated to the preservation of critical ecosystems. The episode opens with Great Salt Lake Waterkeeper Amy Wicks, who discusses her efforts to protect the largest remaining wetland ecosystem in the American West. Amy elaborates on her background in child advocacy and transition into water policy, sharing her experiences serving on the Ogden City Council. She highlights the Great Salt Lake's significant decline in water levels due to upstream water diversions, primarily for outdoor use such as lawns and golf courses, and discusses the severe ecological impacts stemming from this loss—particularly on migratory bird populations and air quality. She emphasizes the importance of a national and international collaborative approach as well as introduces the 4200 Project, a policy initiative aimed at raising the lake's water levels to 4198 feet to sustain its health and ecological balance.Bocas de Ceniza Waterkeeper Liliana Guerrero joins the conversation with insights into her organization's mission to protect Columbian rivers, wetlands, and coastal zones through community engagement, legal advocacy, and scientific monitoring. She speaks on the significance of wetlands and Ramsar sites in Colombia (the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands is an international treaty established in 1971 in Ramsar, Iran, for the conservation and sustainable use of wetlands), describing their role as critical habitats for over 190 migratory bird species. Underlining the threats these habitats face, such as deforestation, contamination, and climate change, Liliana notes the accelerated rate of wetland decline compared to forests. She elaborates on her work in the legislative field, coordinating efforts to recognize Colombia's rivers as legal entities deserving of special ecological and cultural protection. She also stresses the significant role civil society and Waterkeeper groups play in promoting wetland governance, defending environmental defenders, and translating global frameworks into actionable local projects.
Acerca de 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.
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