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Equity In Every Drop - A Waterkeeper Alliance Podcast

Waterkeeper Alliance

Hosted by Thomas Hynes, Waterkeeper Alliance This podcast brings together the diverse voices, experiences, and perspectives of Waterkeeper groups around the world, alongside impacted communities and leading experts. Through meaningful conversations, Equity in Every Drop explores the critical issues threatening our waters—and the actions and solutions needed to protect everyone’s right to clean water. Across its first four seasons, the series has tackled some of the most urgent challenges facing

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37:49

Guarding Against Burnout and Fatigue

Equity In Every Drop - A Waterkeeper Alliance Podcast ·

2026/03/19

Justinn Overton of Coosa Riverkeeper joins to discuss how growing up outdoors in Alabama on Logan Martin Lake and the Coosa River shaped her love for waterways and led her into advocacy and Waterkeeper work, beginning with volunteering for Black Warrior Riverkeeper in exchange for concert tickets. She describes the challenge of protecting rivers across 12 Alabama counties with limited funding and staff, and the emotional toll of slow progress, regulatory capture, and issues like PFAS, PCBs,

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Equity in Every Drop – Season 5 Trailer

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2026/03/18

In the fifth season of Equity in Every Drop, we continue our journey alongside Waterkeepers across the globe—bringing you closer to the people working every day to defend our most vital resource.This season, we explore the ever-changing nature of water advocacy. From emerging threats to new opportunities, these stories reveal a movement that is constantly evolving—just like the rivers, lakes, and coastlines these advocates work to protect.There is no such thing as a typical day for a

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37:18

Swimming Urban Rivers

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2026/02/19

Host Thomas Hynes speaks with Laura Reinsborough of Ottawa Riverkeeper about the Ottawa River’s swimmability and watershed protection. Reinsborough outlines her background in environmental studies, founding an urban fruit tree nonprofit in Toronto, and leading Food for All New Brunswick. She describes the Ottawa River as a 1,200+ km river with a vast drainage basin, the largest tributary to the St. Lawrence within the Great Lakes–St. Lawrence freshwater system, and notes it runs through

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39:16

Protecting Water During Wartime

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2026/01/22

In this episode of Equity in Every Drop, host Thomas welcomes Nabil Musa of Waterkeepers Iraq Kurdistan. Nabil’s unconventional background in the arts, rather than science, has uniquely positioned him to protect Iraq’s waterways through creativity and passion. Growing up by a river during the tumultuous Iran-Iraq war, Nabil found solace and developed a deep love for nature, which he now channels into his work. Nabil shares experiences from his childhood, the impact of ongoing conflict on

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26:19

Championing Environmental Integrity

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2025/12/18

In this episode of 'Equity in Every Drop,' host Thomas Hynes sits down with Dr. Rosalia Arteaga, a leading environmental advocate and education leader. The discussion covers Dr. Arteaga's distinguished career, including her roles as the former President and Vice President of Ecuador, and her involvement with Waterkeeper Alliance. Dr. Arteaga shares her early influences, her passion for integrating environmental stewardship with education, and her efforts in promoting conservation practices

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28:57

Consider the Platypus

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2025/11/20

In this episode of Equity in Every Drop, host Thomas Hynes speaks with Dr. Michelle Ryan, senior lecturer in ecology and environmental science at Western Sydney University and the Hawkesbury Nepean Waterkeeper. Dr. Ryan shares her journey from an early fascination with freshwater turtles to her current focus on the ecological health of freshwater systems and the part the iconic platypus plays in this endeavor. She discusses the innovative use of environmental DNA to confirm platypus

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27:23

Protecting Bangladesh’s Rivers

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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

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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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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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