The gang got back together again in Big Sky Country to retreat, reconnect, and dream our future into existence. I’m normally rooted in dry Southern California, so it was a treat to be surrounded by old woods, glassy lakes, and glaciers! Between planning sessions, we also visited beautiful Glacier National Park to ground us in what we’re fighting for. Our wild earth, the plants and animals we share it with, and the communities we call home.
While being in nature has given me life, I won’t lie, Dr. Jane Goodall’s passing unearthed some deep grief in me. We once held an event together when I worked at TreePeople, and it changed me. We lost a movement matriarch, and her urgent message of loving fiercely and embodying radical hope is our assignment.
Webinar: Building relationships (and power) with creators and influencers
Social media is the #1 source of news, taking the top spot from TV for the first time. It’s why we need to meet people where they get their information.
Join us for a conversation with environmental educator Isaias Hernandez (@queerbrownvegan) and Climate Advocacy Lab to learn how to work with creators (aka “influencers”) to make our work human, heartfelt, and even hilarious. We’ll cover why these collaborations matter in today’s media landscape, intentional relationship-building, and more. Bring your questions and learn directly from Isaias on best practices for creative partnerships!
Current-ly
ICYMI, YouTubers MrBeast and Mark Rober’s #TeamWater campaign raised $41 million for water access. Read lessons for communicators and calls for the power of creator partnerships in our latest blog.
Water We Reading
Atlanta’s Vine City neighborhood welcomed “Sponge Park,” a new green space that does double duty to sink stormwater into the ground, protecting people from flooding.
Now Streaming
Paging Bravoholics and water nerds 📣 Watch the unhinged “Real Women of Jefferson County Water Treatment Plant” social video from comedian Carly Lepard if you need a giggle.
Making Waves
We worked with the Atlanta Stop Flooding Us coalition to produce videos of residents telling their stories to call for a city stormwater plan. Watch one of the videos below to learn more.