Water: Advocating for Protection - Put your League on the Map!
Workshop:
2:00 - Welcome - Krista Grimm, President, LWVLMR
2:10 - LWV History of Water Protection - Henrietta Saunders, LWVLMR Board Member
2:20 - LWV Takes on Today’s Water Issues – Lightning Round
Introduction Gretchen Sabel, Chair, LWVUMRR
Speakers from 7 local Leagues from around the country share their success in advocating for the common good on water issues
3:45 - Threats Abound, What Tools Do We Have?
Introduction Judy Beck, LWVUMRR & LWVLMR Board Member
The Internet of Water, Dr. Emily Reed, US Geological Survey
4:45 - Discussion & Wrap Up
Water: Advocating for Protection - Put your League on the Map!
Workshop:
2:00 - Welcome - Krista Grimm, President, LWVLMR
2:10 - LWV History of Water Protection - Henrietta Saunders, LWVLMR Board Member
2:20 - LWV Takes on Today’s Water Issues – Lightning Round
Introduction Gretchen Sabel, Chair, LWVUMRR
Speakers from 7 local Leagues from around the country share their success in advocating for the common good on water issues
3:45 - Threats Abound, What Tools Do We Have?
Introduction Judy Beck, LWVUMRR & LWVLMR Board Member
The Internet of Water, Dr. Emily Reed, US Geological Survey
4:45 - Discussion & Wrap Up
Many people think that LWV is all about elections and voting, and aren't aware that we advocate on a wide range of issues. This session will put that notion to rest. Our opening talk with feature Jeanette Neagu, who will set the stage by telling us about LWV's long history of water work. Leagues across the country were surveyed as to their water work, and we've been compiling the results. This afternoon will feature a 'lightning round' of speakers from LWVs around the country showcasing the work their Leagues have done, followed by a discussion period. Local Leagues have been advocating on a variety of water issues, from scarcity to flooding, nutrient pollution to toxic contamination.
After a short break, we will talk about tools for advocating, starting with knowledge. Judy Beck from LWV UMRR will introduce Dr. Emily Reed, The title of Dr. Reed's talk will be "The Internet of water and how to find water information to support your advocacy".
After a short break, we will talk about tools for advocating, starting with knowledge. Judy Beck from LWV UMRR will introduce Dr. Emily Reed, The title of Dr. Reed's talk will be "The Internet of water and how to find water information to support your advocacy".
Emily Read is the Chief of Web Communications for the U.S. Geological Survey Water Mission Area. In this role, Emily is responsible for the digital delivery of water data and information in accessible, discoverable, and interoperable formats. Emily oversees the digital marketing and promotion of USGS Water science and educational resources. Emily earned a B.S. from the University of Arizona, a M.S. from Indiana University School of Public and Environmental Affairs, and a Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering from the University of Wisconsin- Madison. After completing her dissertation, Emily was a postdoctoral associate at the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies in Millbrook, NY, and a Visiting Assistant Professor of Environmental Science at Bard College in Annandale-on-Hudson, NY. At the U.S. Geological Survey, Emily is active in national-scale research on water quality, interactive data visualizations for water, and the promotion of interdisciplinarity for addressing water resources issues. Emily previously served as Science Advisor for the U.S. Geological Survey Office of Water Information. Emily lives in Madison, WI with her family.