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Equity In Every Drop - A Waterkeeper Alliance Podcast

Waterkeeper Alliance

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,

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27:23

Protecting Bangladesh’s Rivers

Equity In Every Drop - A Waterkeeper Alliance Podcast ·

2025/10/16

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

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36:19

Waterkeepers Working Worldwide

Equity In Every Drop - A Waterkeeper Alliance Podcast ·

2025/09/18

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

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1:14

Equity in Every Drop – Season 4 Trailer

Equity In Every Drop - A Waterkeeper Alliance Podcast ·

2025/09/12

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

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30:13

Slowing Stormwater Runoff

Equity In Every Drop - A Waterkeeper Alliance Podcast ·

2025/08/21

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

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56:25

Protecting Wetlands Worldwide

Equity In Every Drop - A Waterkeeper Alliance Podcast ·

2025/07/24

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

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60:27

PFAS: Fighting Forever Chemicals

Equity In Every Drop - A Waterkeeper Alliance Podcast ·

2025/06/19

In this episode of Equity in Every Drop, host Thomas Hynes speaks with Brent Walls of Upper Potomac River Keeper and Luis Cruz of Hispanic Access Foundation. Brent discusses his participation in Waterkeeper Alliance’s PFAS monitoring initiative, as well as an overview of his work defending the Potomac River’s and his innovative use of drone technology to monitor water pollution. Luis Cruz discusses his journey from studying marine biology to his current role in environmental education and

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45:53

Putting the Brakes on 6PPD

Equity In Every Drop - A Waterkeeper Alliance Podcast ·

2025/05/22

In this episode of 'Equity in Every Drop,' host Thomas Hynes sits down with Sean Dixon, a prominent and prolific environmental advocate who currently serves as Executive Director and Soundkeeper for Puget Soundkeeper in Seattle, Washington. The discussion primarily focuses on the harmful effects of 6PPD-quinone, a highly toxic chemical derived from tire particles, which has a particularly devastating impact on coho salmon in the Puget Sound. The conversation delves into the broader impact

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74:35

Combatting Plastic Pollution Worldwide

Equity In Every Drop - A Waterkeeper Alliance Podcast ·

2025/04/24

In this episode of Equity in Every Drop, host Thomas Hynes speaks with Captain Evan Clark of Three Rivers Waterkeeper and Eric Harder of Youghiogheny Riverkeeper. They discuss their efforts to protect waterways from plastic pollution, specifically focusing on the pre-production pellets also known as nurdles. Later in the episode, Hynes speaks with Daru Setyorini, the Brantas Riverkeeper in Indonesia. Daru shares the alarming impact of plastic pollution on the Brantas River, the health

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40:25

Tackling Clean Water Threats

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2025/03/20

In the Series 3 premiere of Equity In Every Drop, host Thomas Hynes speaks with Chelsea McDonald, manager of Waterkeeper Alliance’s Clean Water Defense campaign, about how the organization and its network of locally based Waterkeeper groups around the world are addressing threats to clean water. Chelsea explores the wide range of critical issues facing our communities today, including pervasive pollution from plastics, PFAS, 6PPD, and nonpoint sources. She explains how her work with the

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1:44

Equity In Every Drop: Season 3 Trailer

Equity In Every Drop - A Waterkeeper Alliance Podcast ·

2025/03/13

Equity in Every Drop: Season 3 Trailer The fight for clean water continues. In Equity in Every Drop Season 1, we explored the intersection of water, climate change, and environmental justice, featuring voices from the United States, Senegal, and The Bahamas. In Season 2, we exposed the devastating impacts of factory farms on water, air, and local communities. Now, in Season 3, we take an even deeper dive into the battle to defend clean water. WHAT TO EXPECT IN SEASON 3 This season, we

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28:05

The Community Cost of Factory Farms

Equity In Every Drop - A Waterkeeper Alliance Podcast ·

2025/02/20

In this final episode of series two of Equity In Every Drop, host Thomas Hynes speaks with Reverend Jimmy Melvin, senior pastor of Mount Zion Church in Magnolia, North Carolina. With 40 years of pastoral experience, Reverend Melvin shares his transition from ministry to environmental advocacy, driven by the disproportionate impacts of factory farms on his community.He gives first-hand accounts of the environmental and social toll of concentrated animal feeding operations on adjacent

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33:41

Bearing the Burden of Factory Farms

Equity In Every Drop - A Waterkeeper Alliance Podcast ·

2025/01/23

In this episode of Equity In Every Drop, host Thomas Hynes sits down with Buck Ryan, the Snake River Waterkeeper from Boise, Idaho, to discuss the extensive impact of concentrated animal feeding operations, or factory farms, on local waterways and ecosystems. Buck details his journey from a river guide to an environmental lawyer dedicated to protecting fisheries and water quality. The conversation covers Snake River Waterkeeper's critical efforts in litigation against major polluters like

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49:45

The Hidden Health Hazards of Factory Farms

Equity In Every Drop - A Waterkeeper Alliance Podcast ·

2024/12/19

In this episode of Equity In Every Drop, host Thomas Hynes is joined by Dr. Christopher D. Heaney, Ph.D., an associate professor at Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health. Dr. Heaney's research focuses on the human health impacts of concentrated animal feeding operations, more commonly known as factory farms. Throughout the episode, they explore the significant hazards these facilities pose to both workers and nearby fenceline communities, including respiratory issues,

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69:01

The Underregulated Underbelly of Factory Farms

Equity In Every Drop - A Waterkeeper Alliance Podcast ·

2024/11/21

In this episode of Equity In Every Drop, host Thomas Hynes speaks with Kelly Hunter Foster, Senior Attorney at Waterkeeper Alliance and a member of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Animal Agriculture and Water Quality subcommittee. Kelly offers an in-depth look at the regulatory challenges surrounding concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs), exposing industry loopholes and the inadequacies of current federal and state permits. She explains how underregulation and lack of

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59:22

The Impact of Factory Farms on Water Quality

Equity In Every Drop - A Waterkeeper Alliance Podcast ·

2024/10/28

In this episode, host Thomas Hynes delves deep into the environmental impacts of Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs) with expert insights from Dr. Michael Mallin, a research professor at the University of North Carolina Wilmington, and Cape Fear Riverkeeper, Kemp Burdette. The discussion covers the extensive pollution caused by swine and poultry farms in North Carolina, the devastating effects of hurricanes on these facilities, and the subsequent impacts on water quality,

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55:03

Exploring the True Costs of Factory Farms

Equity In Every Drop - A Waterkeeper Alliance Podcast ·

2024/09/26

In this episode of Equity in Every Drop, Jamie Berger, a filmmaker whose movie, The Smell of Money, highlights the impacts of factory farming in North Carolina, and Larry Baldwin, the coordinator of Waterkeeper Alliance's Pure Farms, Pure Waters campaign, join to discuss the true costs of industrialized animal agriculture. The conversation provides an overview of factory farming, including the impacts on waterways and ecosystems, as well as the burdens placed on local communities. Larry

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1:02

Equity In Every Drop: Season 2 Trailer

Equity In Every Drop - A Waterkeeper Alliance Podcast ·

2024/09/23

Equity in Every Drop: Season 2 TrailerWelcome back to Equity In Every Drop, where we continue to spotlight the vital work of the Waterkeeper movement in the fight for clean, safe, and equitable water for all. In our first series, we explored the intersection of water, climate change, and environmental justice with guests from the United States, Senegal, and The Bahamas. WHAT TO EXPECT IN SEASON 2Now, in our second series, we explore factory farms — industrial facilities that wreak havoc on

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29:06

Safeguarding Senegal From the Threats of Offshore...

Equity In Every Drop - A Waterkeeper Alliance Podcast ·

2024/08/22

In this episode of Equity in Every Drop, host Thomas sits down with Mbacké Seck, Hann Baykeeper from Senegal. Mbacké has dedicated years to protecting Hann Bay and advocating for Senegalese communities reliant on waterways for livelihood and recreation. They discuss the environmental and socio-economic impacts of offshore drilling on Senegal, contrasting it with his successful clean-up projects in Hann Bay. Listen in as Mbacké shares insights on grassroots activism, the importance of

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41:15

Power Out: Decommissioning Indian Point Nuclear Power...

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2024/07/25

In this episode of Equity in Every Drop, Victoria Leung, a staff attorney for Hudson Riverkeeper, and Richard Webster, former legal director and current outside counsel for Hudson Riverkeeper, join to discuss the controversial history and closure of the Indian Point nuclear power plant in upstate New York. The conversation delves into the safety concerns, environmental impacts, and years-long advocacy that led to the plant’s decommissioning. Host Thomas Hynes, who has a personal connection

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47:17

Toxic Trails: The Ongoing Impact of Coal Ash Pollution

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2024/06/26

In the fourth episode of 'Equity In Every Drop,' host Thomas Hynes dives into the perilous world of coal ash, the toxic byproduct of coal combustion. The episode begins with an enlightening conversation with Dan Estrin, General Counsel and Legal Director of Waterkeeper Alliance. Dan breaks down what coal ash is, its history of unsafe disposal in the United States, and the severe environmental and health threats it poses due to its carcinogenic and radioactive components. He also sheds light

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