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The Water Column

An Earth Day Note & Video from Friends

4/22/2020

 

​​April 22, 1970 marked the first Earth Day. 50 years of community building, advocacy, and celebration began with a gathering - thousands of people strong! They protested for cleaner air and water, safer products, public oversight of toxic pollutants and polluters, and respect for the ecology of planet Earth. The movement has grown since the 1970s into a global collaboration that crosses generational, political, and geographic boundaries.

​The insights drawn from decades of social justice work have become an essential part of environmental work, helping forge partnerships that recognize the vital relationship between equity and sustainability. We are all in this together. Each person who joins the struggle to defend our natural world will see the difficulty of our situation, but they will also bring their invaluable perspective, energy, and hope. In the days of COVID-19, it is imperative that we are more intentional than ever about building a supportive, inclusive, and sustainable community.
​​Top Photo by Ira Shadis
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Take a minute this Earth Day to celebrate what you love about this planet, our Valley, the patch of wooded hills and winding streams we call home. Social media gives us an opportunity, despite our "social distance," to continue the work of connecting to nature and one another. So reach out. If we can’t gather in person, let’s share our stories, our photos, our videos, and inspire each other to deepen our love of this place and take action in the face of adversity. #madshedlove

#madshedlove in 2020

4/18/2020

 
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Like others, Friends of the Mad River has postponed our in-person work to do our part in making sure everyone in the community stays healthy and safe. But that doesn’t mean our role connecting the people of this Valley in support of healthy land, clean water, and a vibrant community stops. There is so much to love about being in the Mad River Watershed (even if you can't venture out and about) and we want to share what you love most with the broader community, to spread positive vibes and centered feelings during this otherwise challenging time.

Starting today, we are launching the 2020 #madshedlove photo challenge. If you recall the challenge in 2017, it's changed a little!
To be totally clear, we are not encouraging you to leave your home any more than necessary. Friends is "all in" on social distancing (we've long focused on the idea that small, individual actions can add up for the greater good)! So, take pictures & videos of signs of spring in your own yard or forest or dig through your old photos for gems. Stay close to home and let's celebrate the place we live!

The fine print - By sharing your photos and videos you are making them available for Friends of the Mad River to use in promotional print and web content. Photo credits will be given appropriately. There will be no royalties paid for these photos and we will reserve the right to use these photos in perpetuity. By submitting your photos, you agree to these conditions.

Photos and videos can be submitted to madshedlove@friendsofthemadriver.org or posted online on Facebook and Instagram and shared with the hashtag #madshedlove. Read the full story here.

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  • Our Impact
    • Community Climate Chats >
      • Past Climate Chats
      • Climate Survey
    • Ridge To River >
      • Action Framework >
        • Programs
        • Research Needs
        • Resources
      • Planning Process >
        • Team
        • Landscape
        • Planning
        • Community
    • Storm Smart >
      • Storm Smart Assessment
      • Storm Smart Resources & FAQs
      • Green Stormwater Infrastructure & Best Management Practices
    • Tree Planting
    • Keeping Water Local
    • Mad River Watch >
      • Highlights from the Field
      • Volunteer Resources
      • Historical Data
    • Flood & Fish Friendly Roads
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    • Events
    • Volunteer
    • Learn
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