EarthEcho International

Did you know today marks the 52nd anniversary of the #CleanWaterAct? This law keeps our waters swimmable, fishable, and drinkable by regulating pollutants from entering our rivers, streams, and lakes. Celebrate the clean water act today by taking action in your community! Engage your neighbors and friends to clean up and protect our shared freshwater resources. And remember to document your efforts on monitorwater.org!

NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration announced the designation of the #ChumashSanctuary! We could not be more thrilled to see this important step toward ensuring the cultural and ecological resources of the central CA coast are effectively safeguarded through Tribal collaborative co-stewardship. We are honored to join this incredible community in celebrating this historic moment, congratulating the Northern Chumash Tribal Council and all involved for their tireless dedication to this vision.

Did you guess correct?? 🤔👀 . . . . . . . . . . 💡In which country does the world’s first semi-submersible floating offshore wind farm supply power to more than 25,000 households and avoids 33,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide? 🗺️Portugal!

The Maldives, Singapore, and Bangladesh became the first Asian countries to ratify the #HighSeasTreaty last week!! They were joined by Barbados and Timor-Leste as well. Read more about the treaty and where we are in the ratification process from the High Seas Alliance. #WhatWereReading

All water leads to the ocean! By protecting our lakes and rivers, we are also protecting our ocean. No matter where you are located, your vote matters. Support our lakes, rivers, and ocean by making sure to #VoteForTheOcean by November 5th! #VotefortheOcean 🐻💦✅ www.votefortheocean.org

Exciting news! Last week, we welcomed 32 new Ambassadors to the 2024-2025 Water Challenge cohort, alongside 12 returning Ambassadors! We kicked off the year with an engaging orientation led by our Lead Water Challenge Ambassadors. We’re thrilled to see how this passionate group will engage with their communities on water quality issues and take meaningful action to protect our water resources. To learn more about our Ambassadors, visit monitorwater.org, and stay tuned on social media for updates throughout the year!

Exciting day with Xylem Watermark's Engineering Leadership Development Program volunteers! Together with our amazing partners at The Lower Ninth Ward Center for Sustainable Engagement and Development, we rolled up our sleeves to do nursery maintenance on the cypress trees that will soon help restore the Bayou Bienvenue Wetland Triangle. These trees play a key role in bringing life back to this critical wetland. Thank you to everyone who joined us to make a difference!

Whatever you're feeling today, your emotions are valid 💙 Stress, anger, anxiety, and so many other emotions are common to feel when faced with the climate crisis and our uncertain future. If you're feeling overwhelmed, taking the time to identify and name what you're feeling is a good place to start. Climate Mental Health Network also has tons of free mental health resources available online. From the Climate Emotions Wheel, to creative therapies, to tools for parents, you can find them all at https://lnkd.in/gswr7G-a. #MentalHealthAwarenessDay

*Water* your thoughts about this? Let us know in the comments! . . . 🤔Did you know? 🔋According to the US Geological Survey, thermoelectric power generation is equal to crop irrigation as the leading consumers of freshwater in the US, and most likely in every country.

Will you be at #WEFTEC this year? EarthEcho staff are excited to attend the Water Environment Federation's Technical Exhibition and Conference, meet with partners, and engage in volunteer work throughout New Orleans. If you see us, be sure to say hello!