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Episode 45 of State of Water

We’re thrilled to welcome author, activist, playwright and teacher, Maryann Lesert, to State of Water. Maryann’s new novel, Land Marks, will be published on April 16 and is the culmination of more than 2 years of research where she visited all of the fracking sites across Michigan.
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Episode 44 of State of Water

Tune in to the new State of Water as we talk to Tom Grotewohl of Protect the Porkies, who are organizing against the development of the Copperwood Mine in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Join the effort and learn about some important, time-sensitive calls to action!
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Episode 43 of State of Water

Check out this wonderful conversation with Araya Montero of Two Hearted Midwifery in the new State of Water episode. Araya shares reflections on her deep connection with Lake Superior, how she chose to pursue the path of midwifery, and the power and presence of water throughout the birthing process.
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Episode 42 of State of Water

Episode 42 features Hans Voss, Executive Director of the Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities. Hans and Groundwork work tirelessly to protect the environment, strengthen our economy and build thriving communities. Tune in for some wonderful storytelling as Hans goes back to 1995, sharing early success stories of coalition building and grassroots organizing that laid the foundation for decades of impactful work that have touched the lives of millions of Michiganders.
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Episode 41 of State of Water

Tune in for part 2 in our powerful conversation with Palestinian artist Ayed Arafah. Ayed shares about the reality of growing up in a refugee camp under occupation. We also hear about some of Ayed’s current artistic endeavors and how he sees art and activism as powerful tools in the pursuit of freedom and liberation.
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Celebrating Black Excellence - Black History Month 2024

As we join many organizations and individuals in honoring and celebrating Black History this February, our team is sharing reflections on how they have been inspired by Black excellence throughout history and in the present day, as we look to build an equitable future where all can fully thrive.
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Episode 40 of State of Water

We are honored to welcome Palestinian artist Ayed Arafah as our first State of Water guest in 2024. Tune in for part 1 in a powerful conversation with Ayed about his creative process, art as freedom in the midst of occupation, poignant reflections on feeling disconnected from water, updates on the crisis in his homeland, and much more.
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Happy New Year

We are wishing peace and wellbeing for you and yours as we welcome in 2024. We invite you to read this greeting from our 3 Co-Executive Directors Seth Bernard, Holly T. Bird, and Jenny Jones as well as listen to a Happy New Year audio message from Holly T. Bird.
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Episode 39 of State of Water

For our final episode of the 2023 we are once again turning the microphone around on State of Water host and Title Track founder Seth Bernard. Seth gives some end of year reflections on where we’ve been as the State of Water Podcast and the Clean Water Campaign for MI and shares of his passionate commitment to being in solidarity with the Palestinian people.
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Episode 38 of State of Water

In this special episode, State of Water host Seth Bernard checks in from this November’s One Water Summit in Tuscon, AZ, hosted by the US Water Alliance. Seth gives an intimate travel log style report sharing of inspiring connections, insightful conversations, and meaningful moments that will inform his work as he returns to Michigan.