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What is a JERICAN?
A jerican is one of the most important things that Ugandans have. While we just turn on the faucet in our homes, the students at St. Charles fill their jericans at a bore hole down the street twice a day. A half-mile doesn’t sound that far, but try carrying 5 to 10 liter jugs filled … Continued
Work begins
We met with the people we will be working with on the water project.
Day One at the St. Charles school
Day One at the St. Charles school in the Mulajje parish: We arrived at the parish school at 2 p.m., and were greeted by an entire army of school children all dressed in their blue school uniforms. What an amazing sight to see them singing and waving leave-covered branches and some real pom pons. The … Continued
Reflections before going to Uganda
It’s hard to miss the water and pollution issues that exist in Africa. From the moment we arrived in Kenya’s capital Nairobi 12 days ago, we knew we would have to purchase bottled water, take our malaria pills and be thankful for the vaccinations we were fortunate enough to afford prior to our trip. … Continued
Day 8 in Africa…Zanzibar
Finally staying in one place long enough to wash our clothes the local way. The Indian Ocean is just steps away. On the ferry ride over, we watched people chucking their water bottles over the side of the boat. It was hard to accept. Water is life…wish everyone would treat it with respect.
In the News….
Check out this great article about Erin Huber and LeeAnn Westfall in the Plain Dealer!
Read moreOff to Tanzania
Today has been a travel day as we headed to Tanzania en route to the island of Zanzibar. We are staying overnight in the shadow of Mt. Kilmanjaro, Africa’s highest peak and the only mountain on the continent perpetually covered with snow. That may not be the case in just a few years as the … Continued
The First Images from Africa
The first images from the Africa trip:
Read moreDay 2 in Africa, Video Blog
The rain dance has paid off. While East Africa is experiencing the worst drought in 60 years, we happened to get caught in a downpour, while we had our backpacks on our backs. Sure, that was annoying, but good news for those who rely on the water–everyone.
Off We Go!
Hello All, Off to Africa we go (July 2011) to film water in places that are not as rich as we are in America, especially in Northeast Ohio. While we are away we will be: 1. Meeting the 700 students at St. Charles orphan school 2. Walking to complete “water chores” with the children DAILY … Continued
In Africa
High above Lake Naivasha on the same hill where they filmed part of “Out of Africa”
Day 4 in Africa Video Blog
erin trying to make sure our blogs are getting through to facebook to repost got power very limited today on safari still no internet but email…saw a lion eat a carcuss today and hippos gazells giraffes wildabeasts lizards monkeys birds ram impalla wild boars walked with bush guards with guns to find crocs…can’t get better … Continued
First Report from Africa Trip
REPUBLIC OF BURUNDI – Hello All, Off to Africa we go to film water in places that are not as rich as we are in America, especially in Northeast Ohio. While we are away we will be: 1. Meeting the 700 students at St. Charles orphan school. 2. Walking to complete “water chores” with the … Continued
BEACH and VOLUNTEERING NEWS:
BEACH and VOLUNTEERING NEWS: WE have monthly Beach Cleanups and ANTI-LITTER Signs going to Edgewater Beach! Looking for cement pros to help with installation! email Babsearth@gmail.com Calendar We will be at BURNING RIVERFEST- an event for ALL AGES! Come see us or volunteer! email Babsearth@gmail.com BRF website Going away blast! THANK YOU to … Continued
MAKING WAVES- AFRICA BLOG
Hello DLDT supporters! Off to Africa we go (July 5th, 2011-August 7th, 2011) to film water in places that are not as rich as we are in America, especially in Northeast Ohio. While we are away we will be: 1. Meeting the 700 students at St. Charles orphan school 2. Walking to complete “water chores” … Continued
POLICY TALK, LOCAL Water, NEW Water and BIZ Water…
EPA Drinking Water Guide 2011 EPA Launches Green Infrastructure Plans to Manage our waters May 2011 President Obama’s Clean Water Framework April 2011 Botanical Gardens-Trying to keep chemicals off lawns April 2011 Great Lakes Funding Article Spring 2011 Water Rates in CLEVELAND 2011 Spring Plain Dealer Article Pyramid of New … Continued
Beach Clean-up BLOG 2011 (trash talk!)
Tell us about how much fun you had saving trash from our BEAUTIFUL Lake! Want to volunteer? Email our Beach Clean-up Manager Babette today: babsearth@gmail.com
Tell US your FAVORITE thing about water…
I love Sailing! ~Erin Huber
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October 12th, 2011 INSPiRED. September 21st, 2011 Changing with the leaves! September 14th August 26th September: Beach Parties, Movie Trailers, and Wavemaking! Get on our mailing list by emailing: Erin Huber at erinh@appliedphenom.org
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Week 41: #Waves4Change 2020 Sustainability Challenge: If it’s Yellow, Let it Mellow
World Toilet Day Did you know that November 19 is World Toilet Day? Ok, so I know we’re a few days late but that doesn’t mean we can’t continue the celebration! First, what is there to know about World Toilet Day. It became officially recognized November 19, 2012 as a United Nations International observance day … Continued
Read moreWeek 41: #Waves4Change 2020 Sustainability Challenge: Buy Nothing New or Made Just For You
Did you know that… It takes an estimated 2,700 liters of water to produce a cotton t-shirt? It’s estimated that a single piece of plastic will take 1,000 years to decompose? The book printing industry cuts down an estimated 125 million trees a year? Buying new or personally made items not only is costly on … Continued
Week 41: #Waves4Change 2020 Sustainability Challenge: Learn and Share a Climate Change Fact Every Day
You know the old saying “an apple a day keeps the doctor away.” Well have you ever heard “a facet about climate change that is learned and shared with others helps inspire change”? Ok you caught me, I just made that up. But it is true, there is a lot of power behind knowledge and … Continued
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