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Protecting Our Local Water – Nifty Water-Related Projects in Greater Cleveland
As passionate as we are about bringing safe water to the people of Uganda, we are equally as passionate about protecting the water in our own backyard here in Cleveland. Below is a list of amazing water-related projects happening around Greater Cleveland that you should check out! Large-scale Cleveland Tree Plan In 2015, The City … Continued
Read moreDigging Deep: What makes Drink Local. Drink Tap. different?
Most of you are aware of the work DLDT does in Uganda to get people access to safe water. However, what makes DLDT different from other organizations that do similar work in the region? First, let’s do a quick reminder about the issues Uganda faces. Recapping the reality of Uganda With a population of close … Continued
Read moreWhat it means to live a zero-waste lifestyle
If you’ve seen a woman walking around the neighborhood recently with a big trash bag and gloves, it’s probably Carrie Corrigan. She makes it a habit to walk around and pick up cigarettes from the sidewalks in her spare time. “People may think I’m a weirdo,” Carrie said, “but one of the biggest threats facing … Continued
Read moreCleveland Scene Best of Cleveland – Best Activist Erin Huber
Cleveland Scene Magazine just released its Best of Cleveland 2017 Rankings! Drink Local. Drink Tap. is humbled, and proud to be home to the newly voted Best Activist, Erin Huber. Check out Erin Huber’s recognition on Clevescene.com: The founder of Drink Local Drink Tap has achieved the wonderful goal of changing people’s lives: not … Continued
Read moreGreat Lakes Restoration Initiative funding is being threatened – what can we do?
The Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) was launched in 2010 to accelerate efforts to protect and restore the largest system of fresh surface water in the world – the Great Lakes (source). Today, its’ very existence is being threatened by Donald Trump and his administration. They have shown that they do not think the Great … Continued
Read moreIt’s Beach Cleanup Season! Why do we do it?
Where it all started: Many of you may not be aware that Drink Local. Drink Tap. began as just a small group of people cleaning up litter (especially plastics) on the beaches of Lake Erie/Cleveland. Today, despite there being a great deal of other work we do, beach cleanups are still important to our overall … Continued
Read moreOfficial Statement – Climate Change and Water Stress: Locally and Globally
The Hydrologic Cycle To fully understand the relationship between climate change and water stress, you must first have a firm grasp on how the Hydrologic Cycle works. Whether you remember or not, most of us learned about this in grade school. However, it is not a concept we tend to frequently think about – sans … Continued
Read moreClimate Change and Water Stress: Locally and Globally
Like most things in life, water is a balance. Too little and there is drought, famine, and death. Too much and there is flood, disease, and death. The amount of stress put on the water cycle significantly affects its’ balance. Since most of us have not thought much about the water cycle since grade school, … Continued
Read moreWading with Water Bottle Filters
It’s no secret that here at Drink Local. Drink Tap., Inc. that we believe properly managed tap water beats bottled water hands down. So, for those of you out there who might still be drinking bottled water, we’ve done a little research on popular portable water filters as a way to help kick the bottled … Continued
The Verdict on Bottled Water – Official Statement
The growth and popularity of bottled water can be largely attributed to aggressive and relentless marketing. Quoted in the article Bottled Water is the Marketing Trick of the Century, Richard Wilk, professor of anthropology at Indiana University said: Bottled water is the most revealing substance for showing us how the global capitalist market works today. … Continued
Read moreWorld Water Day 2017 Recap
Another Successful World Water Day with our Wavemakers! We hope you are aware that last Wednesday, March 22nd, was World Water Day! This year’s theme was Wastewater. For the seventh year, Drink Local. Drink Tap., Inc. rallied almost 300 Wavemakers to celebrate World Water Day with a variety of activities. We held the event in … Continued
Read moreThe Bottled Water Craze: Why It’s Crazy
If you would like a more detailed look at tap water vs. bottled water, check out our short documentary below: Drink Local. Drink Tap’s official statement on bottled water
Read moreWorld Water Day 2017 – Wastewater
Every year World Water Day sports a different theme to focus on. This year’s theme is Wastewater. Admittedly, this is not as exciting or attention grabbing as some water topics, however, it is vitally important to the preservation of our environment and our ability to continue to have clean drinking water. Because this term may … Continued
Read moreWater & The New Administration Official Statement
It is 2017 and we have a new president of the United States. Within the first few weeks of his administration, Donald Trump has already exercised a variety of executive orders. Generally speaking, Drink Local. Drink Tap., Inc. does not take a political stance on issues. Keeping with that tradition, this statement is not designed … Continued
Same Earth, Same Water Sources – How the new administration affects our water.
Read Drink Local. Drink Tap.’s Full Statement Here Generally speaking, Drink Local. Drink Tap., Inc. does not take a political stance on issues. Keeping with that tradition, we are not writing this to sway political support. However, due to recent actions being taken, we are compelled to shed light on those that threaten our water … Continued
Read moreMeatless Mondays: Good for You & the Environment
#MeatlessMonday is more than just a hashtag, it’s a movement. This movement has one main purpose: protect our precious earth. If you think that meatless Monday won’t affect you, that it’s just another environmental stunt, you’d be wrong! Three things are majorly benefitted by pledging Meatless Mondays: Your wallet The environment Your health Now, we’re not … Continued
Read moreWater and Lead: A Tale of Lost Love
Here at Drink Local. Drink Tap. we value clean and safe tap water. Ever wonder how and why lead has moved its way into our drinking water? Want to know the appropriate way to filter out harmful substances from your family’s water sources? Read our infographic below!
Read moreBack From Africa Party Details
Join us on February 23rd at Jukebox to welcome and celebrate Erin Huber’s return from their latest trip to Uganda. Our Drink Local. Drink Tap. team definitely made a splash on their biggest trip to date; they implemented 6 large projects and more! View photos from this year’s trip on our Facebook Page! Event Details: … Continued
Flint has a pulse- my visit to Flint two years after ‘the switch’
Flint has a pulse, but it’s going to take a while to truly come alive Reporting back from Flint, April 2016 By Erin Huber On many streets in Flint, you feel the Midwest, ex-car manufacturing town poverty in your face. It seems for every ten homes with boarded up windows, fallen roofs, smashed windows or … Continued
Statement on Flint and Sebring Lead-Water Crises
As we all likely know by now, two cities in our backyards – Flint, Michigan and Sebring, Ohio – are dealing with the aftermaths of lead contamination of their water systems. We have received a number of quests and requests from supporters and partners to give our thoughts on these tragic events. Unfortunately, I am … Continued
Our Responsibility
Our responsibility, to each other It’s been a record year for DLDT in Uganda. We’ve made three trips, celebrated our 4 year mark on our first borehole at St. Bonaventure Primary School, built 6 projects, started funding, installing and monitoring bio-sand filters in the Katanga slum, have trained over 150 people on water committee leadership … Continued
Kinetico Dealer friends, passionate about safe water #ItTakesAVillage
(This is a guest blog from Chris Knippa, the owner of Kinetico San Antonio, an independent Kineticodealer in Texas. The trip Chris is writing about was neither attended nor affiliated with Drink Local, Drink Tap. But he shares our mission of helping provide clean drinking water to the people of Uganda.) Here in the United States, … Continued
2nd Annual Giving Splash Party – Details and Ticket Sales – September 26th, 2015
DLDT’s 2015 Journey & 2nd Annual Giving Splash Party Regular Admission- Limited Qty $75.00 USDExclusive Pre-Party Chef and Coffee Tasting Experience $150.00 USDDirect donation (I cannot attend, but would like to donate) $75.00 USD Water is the lifeblood of our planet and the people on it. Drink Local. Drink Tap. (DLDT) was founded on this … Continued
Read moreOff to Africa: Biosand filters, rainwater harvest, monitoring
I’m off to Africa… Photo by: Erin Huber December 2014 In two weeks, I’ll be going to east Africa once again to work on sustainable water projects with Drink Local. Drink Tap.. I am honored that I’ll be accompanied by David Christof and he will see the fruits of his labors, we will be implementing our first rainwater … Continued
It’s beach cleanup season!
Join us April through October each year to clean up Perkins Beach at upper Edgewater Park (Cleveland Metroparks Reservation), Cleveland, OH. See Facebook for details! June 27th 10-noon Facebook Event (Perkins Beach) July 25th 10-noon with Afterparty! (main beach, lower Edgewater) August 29th 10-noon (Perkins Beach) September 12th in partnership with the Great Lake Erie Boat … Continued
Current Events: Great Lakes wetlands, California almonds & global water insecurity
Last week, people around the world commemorated Earth Day, which environmental activists established in 1970 as a response to continued degradation in the United States and beyond. Each year, the calls to make Earth Day an everyday event seem to gain a bit more steam, and now some people suggest that we celebrate Earth Week … Continued
Why 4 Miles 4 water is going green
Every year in Northeast Ohio, nonprofits and other organizations host dozens of 5ks, 10ks, marathons, fun runs, and other related events. These occasions tend to do a lot of good for our community: they raise awareness and thousands of dollars for worthwhile causes, promote health and well-being, encourage healthy competition, and bring people together. But have … Continued
Read moreMoen, a longtime DLDT supporter, becomes Lake Level sponsor of 4 Miles 4 Water
Moen, the leading faucet brand in America, has been a key backer of Drink Local. Drink Tap., Inc.’s ongoing work since the very beginning. The relationship is a perfect fit. Moen designs and sells the faucets that brings tap water we value so much to millions of Americans. And since their start in 1937, Moen has … Continued
Kinetico signs on as Lake Level sponsor for 4 Miles 4 Water
Since 2010, Kinetico has consistently supported Drink Local. Drink Tap., Inc.’s ongoing work to educate people about the importance of clean water and bring access to clean water in Uganda. In particular, their continued support, which is now entering its fifth year, has been invaluable to our work abroad. Kinetico has acted as a Platinum … Continued
NEORSD continues their support of DLDT’s work as a Lake Level sponsor
Since 2009, the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District (NEORSD) has played an integral role in supporting the work that we do at Drink Local. Drink Tap., Inc. NEORSD has been involved in our World Water Day activities each year, and through their continued support, we have been able to expand our Wavemaker Program – we … Continued