Interestingly enough, I stumbled upon this story when I was combing through the Star Telegram archives online. There was a story that talked about how the rate of Latino workers had increased in Texas but the general number of deaths had decreased. Within the article they identified with a recent death, Cornelio Salvador Moreno, who was killed this month when the tunnel he was in collapsed. What caught my attention though was there were no specific date; just his name, age, ethnic identification and the company he had worked for. http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_action=doc&p_docid=118BCE94A8C2A1A0&p_docnum=7
I was curious and decided to go to the online to a Houston local paper and see if I could find out anymore information. Here is where I became even more confused because the article I found was short and choppy with just the bare essentials and a comment or two from Sgt. J. Trump who was searching for the missing drowned man and a relative, Sonia Rodriguez. There was no comment from the North Harris County Regional Water Authority. http://www.click2houston.com/newsarchive/11517544/detail.html I went to their main site as well and combed their website looking for an article about the man’s death, or an action report and found nothing. I even typed his full name into the search box, but again came up empty handed, their website is out of date with the archives going back only to October 2003 with the most recent news pertaining about Pricing policy guidelines, the rising cost of water and pump free; but even those were dated all the way back to 11-15-2006.
Surprisingly the news coverage vs. the organizational response was far and few. There were 3 almost near consecutive articles talking about the missing and drowned man, and then a final article when he was found. During all these articles however, there was no comment from the organization. The words the media used to describe this accident were very informal; death, drowned, body, died. Through each article there was heavy repetition and a tonal of clipped finality. The articles were short and bare, almost as if they didn’t really want to dwell on the matter. http://www.click2houston.com/news/11512699/detail.html Even though I am unable to answer all the questions due to the fact I couldn’t find a response from North Harris County Regional Water Authority, I still used this as my article because I consider this a major flaw: a great example of how the media could take this story and run with it because the organization didn’t respond. In the Startelegram, Cornelio was specifically mentioned as one of the many Latino’s who has died this year. From the lack of response of the organization it can easily be concluded, though may not be true that it looks like the organization doesn’t care about its workers; especially Latinos. In the article it specifically mentioned that he was of Mexican heritage and it had been his first day on the job. Professor Lambiase pointed out an incident at one of her places of business how a person drowned, a civilian and all the things she did; press release and media coverage, condolence etc. to patch up that crisis. It looks like this company did nothing, the only source about this whole incident was from the newspaper articles and even at the very end they finally tacked on who the crew was working for. Since there is no organizational response or one that I could find, many false conclusions could be drawn by the public and do damage to the North Harris County Regional Water Authority and there are still many gaps to be filled: How did this happen? What are they doing to prevent it from happening again? Have they stopped work for now or have continued?
Tuesday, May 1, 2007
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
Format for Calendar (ROUGH COPY)
DAYS
9:00 A.M.
10:00 A.M
11:00 A.M
NOON
1:00 P.M.
2:00 P.M.
3:00 P.M.
4:00 P.M.
TUE.
03/13
3:30-3:40
ENV 130
Opening remarks
Rainwater Panel
IRENE J. KLAVER
WED.
03/14
ENV 115
India’s River Linking Plan: Current Debate & History
KELLY ALLEY
10:30
ENV 120
Water Concerns in South Asia
RAMASWAMY R. IYER
ENV 320A LUNCHEON
1:30
ENV 130
PANEL DISCUSSION: River cultures
Ecological futures
RFK JR.
JOHN A. MCLACHLAN
ENV Atrium
RECEPTION: w/ live music
TRIO MONTUNO
ENV 3rd Floor
Photo Exhibit
DORNITH DOHERTY
ENV Eagle Exhibit Hall
Photo Exhibit
GEORGE ALFRED JAMES
THU.
03/15
9:30-10:50
ENV 130
Mississippi River Discussion
RICHARD SPARKS
LUNCHEON
DAYS
4:00 P.M.
5:00 P.M.
6:00 P.M.
7:00 P.M.
8:00 P.M.
9:00 P.M.
10:00 P.M.
TUE. 03/13
3:40-4:35
ENV 130
TX drought & Water Conservation
RODNEY LOVE
4:35-5:30
ENV 130
Adv. Rainwater Harvesting
RICHARD HEINICHEN
ART 221
Artist Lecture- Installment piece
DANIEL BOZHKOV
9:30
ENV 130
Philosophy in Film: Water
DEEPA MEHTA
WED. 03/14
ART Gallery
Rainmaker’s Workshop
DANIEL BOZHKOV
UNION
Lyceum
Distinguished Speaker Series
RFK JR.
9:00 A.M.
10:00 A.M
11:00 A.M
NOON
1:00 P.M.
2:00 P.M.
3:00 P.M.
4:00 P.M.
TUE.
03/13
3:30-3:40
ENV 130
Opening remarks
Rainwater Panel
IRENE J. KLAVER
WED.
03/14
ENV 115
India’s River Linking Plan: Current Debate & History
KELLY ALLEY
10:30
ENV 120
Water Concerns in South Asia
RAMASWAMY R. IYER
ENV 320A LUNCHEON
1:30
ENV 130
PANEL DISCUSSION: River cultures
Ecological futures
RFK JR.
JOHN A. MCLACHLAN
ENV Atrium
RECEPTION: w/ live music
TRIO MONTUNO
ENV 3rd Floor
Photo Exhibit
DORNITH DOHERTY
ENV Eagle Exhibit Hall
Photo Exhibit
GEORGE ALFRED JAMES
THU.
03/15
9:30-10:50
ENV 130
Mississippi River Discussion
RICHARD SPARKS
LUNCHEON
DAYS
4:00 P.M.
5:00 P.M.
6:00 P.M.
7:00 P.M.
8:00 P.M.
9:00 P.M.
10:00 P.M.
TUE. 03/13
3:40-4:35
ENV 130
TX drought & Water Conservation
RODNEY LOVE
4:35-5:30
ENV 130
Adv. Rainwater Harvesting
RICHARD HEINICHEN
ART 221
Artist Lecture- Installment piece
DANIEL BOZHKOV
9:30
ENV 130
Philosophy in Film: Water
DEEPA MEHTA
WED. 03/14
ART Gallery
Rainmaker’s Workshop
DANIEL BOZHKOV
UNION
Lyceum
Distinguished Speaker Series
RFK JR.
Grassroots vs. Astroturf
Ashley Sears
PR 2420
March 28, 2006
GRASSROOTS VS. ASTROTURF
Is it or isn’t it?
The Rainforest Action Network (RAN) was founded by Randall “Hurricane” Hayes in 1987. It is an operation that “campaigns for the forests, their inhabitants and the natural systems that sustain life by transforming the global marketplace through grassroots organizing, education and non-violent direct action.” (ran.org).
Given the two defintiions of what astroturf is and what grassroots is I found this group to stem from a grassroots organization. Grassroots claims it is a group of people that take “collective action on their own behalf” (wikipedia.org). Grassroots organizations as opposed to astroturf use a direct approach by using people who activley are protesting something. “Astroturfing is similar in practice of the grassroots movement, except that those behind it, the lobbyists, hide their agenda by appearing as specific individuals voicing their opinions.” (wikipedia.org).
The grassroots characteristics this group demonstrates is that even through the hounding of companies, civil disobedience and vigorous protests the organization clearly puts strong emphasis on education, projects and public awareness. The organization is also composed of actual members and activist from scientist, professors to citizens and students and many others. All these people have one concern and that is for the environment, the money and support they receive is all entrusted into several of their causes, they are true believers.
RAN currently is being investigated regarding the decision on wether they should be tax exempt, due to its gracious funding and large corporation size almost leans toward astroturfing however, the group continues to conduct truthful protests. It has however, become notoriously known for extreme negative campaigns, boycotts, and protests againts many corporations or anything that is considered threatening to the environment. A good example of this is “during its campaign against Home Depot, RAN organized a day of “ethical shoplifting” during which activists stole lumber from Home Depot, which they later handed over to the FBI.” (discoverthenetworks.org). Their reputation of such stunts almost leads one to conclude that they are in fact an Astroturf, however, there are no benefits for them or ulterior motives, any stunts they have pulled have all stemmed from the desire to protect the environment.
Works Cited:
Our Mission." Ranforest Action Network. 2007. Rainforest Action Network. 27 Mar 2007. http://ran.org/who_we_are/about_us/.
"Grassroots Organizing." Answers.com. 2007. Wikipedia. 28 Mar 2007. http://www.answers.com/topic/grassroots-organizing-1.
“Astroturfing.” Answers.com. 2007. Wikipedia. 28 Mar 2007.
http://www.answers.com/topic/astroturfing-1."Rainforest Action Network (RAN)."
DiscovertheNetworks.org: A Guide to the Political Left. 2006. DiscovertheNetworks.org. 28 Mar 2007 . http://www.discoverthenetworks.org/groupProfile.asp?grpid=6904.
PR 2420
March 28, 2006
GRASSROOTS VS. ASTROTURF
Is it or isn’t it?
The Rainforest Action Network (RAN) was founded by Randall “Hurricane” Hayes in 1987. It is an operation that “campaigns for the forests, their inhabitants and the natural systems that sustain life by transforming the global marketplace through grassroots organizing, education and non-violent direct action.” (ran.org).
Given the two defintiions of what astroturf is and what grassroots is I found this group to stem from a grassroots organization. Grassroots claims it is a group of people that take “collective action on their own behalf” (wikipedia.org). Grassroots organizations as opposed to astroturf use a direct approach by using people who activley are protesting something. “Astroturfing is similar in practice of the grassroots movement, except that those behind it, the lobbyists, hide their agenda by appearing as specific individuals voicing their opinions.” (wikipedia.org).
The grassroots characteristics this group demonstrates is that even through the hounding of companies, civil disobedience and vigorous protests the organization clearly puts strong emphasis on education, projects and public awareness. The organization is also composed of actual members and activist from scientist, professors to citizens and students and many others. All these people have one concern and that is for the environment, the money and support they receive is all entrusted into several of their causes, they are true believers.
RAN currently is being investigated regarding the decision on wether they should be tax exempt, due to its gracious funding and large corporation size almost leans toward astroturfing however, the group continues to conduct truthful protests. It has however, become notoriously known for extreme negative campaigns, boycotts, and protests againts many corporations or anything that is considered threatening to the environment. A good example of this is “during its campaign against Home Depot, RAN organized a day of “ethical shoplifting” during which activists stole lumber from Home Depot, which they later handed over to the FBI.” (discoverthenetworks.org). Their reputation of such stunts almost leads one to conclude that they are in fact an Astroturf, however, there are no benefits for them or ulterior motives, any stunts they have pulled have all stemmed from the desire to protect the environment.
Works Cited:
Our Mission." Ranforest Action Network. 2007. Rainforest Action Network. 27 Mar 2007. http://ran.org/who_we_are/about_us/.
"Grassroots Organizing." Answers.com. 2007. Wikipedia. 28 Mar 2007. http://www.answers.com/topic/grassroots-organizing-1.
“Astroturfing.” Answers.com. 2007. Wikipedia. 28 Mar 2007.
http://www.answers.com/topic/astroturfing-1."Rainforest Action Network (RAN)."
DiscovertheNetworks.org: A Guide to the Political Left. 2006. DiscovertheNetworks.org. 28 Mar 2007 . http://www.discoverthenetworks.org/groupProfile.asp?grpid=6904.
Backgrounds (FINAL COPY)
Ashley Sears
PR 2420
March 13, 2007
BACKGROUND
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. the third of eleven children graduated from Harvard College in 1974 with a B.A. in government. He also acquired a Juris Doctor degree for the University of Virginia Law School however that didn’t keep him out of getting in trouble with the law. He was arrested for possession of heroin in 1983 in the Rapid South Dakota Airport. He was found unconscious in a bathroom stall. He pleaded guilty and was sentenced to two years probation with 1,500 hours of community service. It was during this time that he joined the Riverkeeper organization to satisfy his hours and afterwards the group hired him as their chief prosecuting attorney. Since then Kennedy has served in many other positions including Clinical Professor of Environmental Law and co-director of the Environmental Litigation Clinic. He also participated in a lobbying firm; the Natural Resources Defense Council and created a bottled water company, Tear of the Clouds LLC that donates all its profits to The Waterkeeper Alliance. Kennedy now currently co-hosts Ring of Fire on Air America Radio and uses his position to make the public aware of serious environmental issues like pollution and global warming.
Ramaswamy R. Iyer graduated from Bombay with an impressive resume; a B.A. in English Language and Literature with an honors and a post graduate diploma in Economic and Social Administration from the London School of Economics in 1965. Over the years he has accumulated many different jobs including several civil service positions in various Government Offices and Ministries, eventually concluding as Secretary to the Government of India. After retirement he held many other positions including Secretary Senior Adviser for various governmental departments from 1981-1990 and joined the Public Enterprises Board from 1987-1990. He is and has been a member of various committees dealing with the environment by discussion panels, projects and evaluations including FMG, Ad-hoc Task Force and most recently the Baglihar Project in May 2005. Among the Professional/Institutional memberships honorary research professor Ramaswamy has published various books, policy research papers and articles for newspapers and journals. For the time he currently is working on no formal research projects but instead working on diverse subjects.
PR 2420
March 13, 2007
BACKGROUND
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. the third of eleven children graduated from Harvard College in 1974 with a B.A. in government. He also acquired a Juris Doctor degree for the University of Virginia Law School however that didn’t keep him out of getting in trouble with the law. He was arrested for possession of heroin in 1983 in the Rapid South Dakota Airport. He was found unconscious in a bathroom stall. He pleaded guilty and was sentenced to two years probation with 1,500 hours of community service. It was during this time that he joined the Riverkeeper organization to satisfy his hours and afterwards the group hired him as their chief prosecuting attorney. Since then Kennedy has served in many other positions including Clinical Professor of Environmental Law and co-director of the Environmental Litigation Clinic. He also participated in a lobbying firm; the Natural Resources Defense Council and created a bottled water company, Tear of the Clouds LLC that donates all its profits to The Waterkeeper Alliance. Kennedy now currently co-hosts Ring of Fire on Air America Radio and uses his position to make the public aware of serious environmental issues like pollution and global warming.
Ramaswamy R. Iyer graduated from Bombay with an impressive resume; a B.A. in English Language and Literature with an honors and a post graduate diploma in Economic and Social Administration from the London School of Economics in 1965. Over the years he has accumulated many different jobs including several civil service positions in various Government Offices and Ministries, eventually concluding as Secretary to the Government of India. After retirement he held many other positions including Secretary Senior Adviser for various governmental departments from 1981-1990 and joined the Public Enterprises Board from 1987-1990. He is and has been a member of various committees dealing with the environment by discussion panels, projects and evaluations including FMG, Ad-hoc Task Force and most recently the Baglihar Project in May 2005. Among the Professional/Institutional memberships honorary research professor Ramaswamy has published various books, policy research papers and articles for newspapers and journals. For the time he currently is working on no formal research projects but instead working on diverse subjects.
WaterWay's Press Release (FINAl COPY)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information contact:
Sears, Ashley (817) 319-4570
ans0118@unt.edu
Klaver, Irene (940) 565-3331
klaver@unt.edu
NOT A DROP TO DRINK
Robert F. Kennedy Speaks Up
March 11, 2007- “Water, Water everywhere but not a drop to drink...” How is this possible? It’s everywhere…or is it? That’s what the WaterWays 07’ project aims to find out, exactly how much water is left on earth and what’s going to happen when we run out but most importantly how to stop the depletion and preserve what we have. The University of North Texas will proudly be sponsoring this year’s conference; many people; philosophers, scientists, managers, artists, environmentalists and specialists will gather at The University of North Texas in Denton to try and solve this alarming problem during March 13 through March 15.
During the weeks before the conference there will be an artist, Daniel Bozhkov, working on his latest project; at the UNT Art building, a piece that will correspond with the Waterways Conference that aims to draw attention and awareness to people. This piece will be revealed in a ceremony during the Conference and will be open for the public to admire as well as two photography galleries and a film all about the beauty and simplicity of water.
The conference is organized by the Philosophy of Water, with prominent affiliates and diplomats backing this crucial conference. People like: Ramsawamy R. Iyer, the former Secretary of Water and Govt. of India, and John A. McLachlan, Director, Riversphere and the Katrina Environmental Research and Restoration Network. During the three day symposium, intelligent minds will come together and host intense lecture series, discussion panels and distinguished speakers including Water Keeper Alliance’s own, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
The project aims to accomplish educating and helping people of today and future generations to preserve water by drawing on resources through the projects main focus, river basins, specifically the Mississippi River region and the Gangha-Brahmaputra-Meghna basin. Other lectures, hosted by prominent specialists and owners; Professor Kelly Alley, Richard Sparks and Richard Heinichen will focus on rainwater, its benefits, droughts, water conservation and specific regions that have been heavily hit with this depletion.
Already there are multiple foreign countries that are struggling to obtain water on a day to day basis. Some countries are having to resort to trucks driving a good distance and bringing water back by the gallons, while multi million bottling companies continue to collect, store and bottle this valuable commodity; selling it back to the U.S for outrageous prices and depriving these suffering people. We are running out of time, some day in the near future The U.S. could be on the verge of drying up and depleting all its available sources as well.
All panel discussions, films, exhibits and food is open and free to the public who are encouraged to come listen, learn and become aware about this troubling epidemic and how everyone can participate and do their part in providing your children and their children with water for many years to come. To pique your interest even more the Wednesday luncheon will be serving Indian food, so stop on by the Environmental Science Building (ESSAT); grab a plate of hot and spicy curry and enjoy!
About WaterWay’s
The Water Issues was initiated September 2003 by The Department of Philosophy at UNT Denton through Irene J. Klaver and WaterWay’s. The Dixon Foundation of Dallas, TX provides generous support in the forms of grants and other means making the Philosophy of Water Conference possible for the viewing public.
Sears, Ashley (817) 319-4570
ans0118@unt.edu
Klaver, Irene (940) 565-3331
klaver@unt.edu
NOT A DROP TO DRINK
Robert F. Kennedy Speaks Up
March 11, 2007- “Water, Water everywhere but not a drop to drink...” How is this possible? It’s everywhere…or is it? That’s what the WaterWays 07’ project aims to find out, exactly how much water is left on earth and what’s going to happen when we run out but most importantly how to stop the depletion and preserve what we have. The University of North Texas will proudly be sponsoring this year’s conference; many people; philosophers, scientists, managers, artists, environmentalists and specialists will gather at The University of North Texas in Denton to try and solve this alarming problem during March 13 through March 15.
During the weeks before the conference there will be an artist, Daniel Bozhkov, working on his latest project; at the UNT Art building, a piece that will correspond with the Waterways Conference that aims to draw attention and awareness to people. This piece will be revealed in a ceremony during the Conference and will be open for the public to admire as well as two photography galleries and a film all about the beauty and simplicity of water.
The conference is organized by the Philosophy of Water, with prominent affiliates and diplomats backing this crucial conference. People like: Ramsawamy R. Iyer, the former Secretary of Water and Govt. of India, and John A. McLachlan, Director, Riversphere and the Katrina Environmental Research and Restoration Network. During the three day symposium, intelligent minds will come together and host intense lecture series, discussion panels and distinguished speakers including Water Keeper Alliance’s own, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
The project aims to accomplish educating and helping people of today and future generations to preserve water by drawing on resources through the projects main focus, river basins, specifically the Mississippi River region and the Gangha-Brahmaputra-Meghna basin. Other lectures, hosted by prominent specialists and owners; Professor Kelly Alley, Richard Sparks and Richard Heinichen will focus on rainwater, its benefits, droughts, water conservation and specific regions that have been heavily hit with this depletion.
Already there are multiple foreign countries that are struggling to obtain water on a day to day basis. Some countries are having to resort to trucks driving a good distance and bringing water back by the gallons, while multi million bottling companies continue to collect, store and bottle this valuable commodity; selling it back to the U.S for outrageous prices and depriving these suffering people. We are running out of time, some day in the near future The U.S. could be on the verge of drying up and depleting all its available sources as well.
All panel discussions, films, exhibits and food is open and free to the public who are encouraged to come listen, learn and become aware about this troubling epidemic and how everyone can participate and do their part in providing your children and their children with water for many years to come. To pique your interest even more the Wednesday luncheon will be serving Indian food, so stop on by the Environmental Science Building (ESSAT); grab a plate of hot and spicy curry and enjoy!
About WaterWay’s
The Water Issues was initiated September 2003 by The Department of Philosophy at UNT Denton through Irene J. Klaver and WaterWay’s. The Dixon Foundation of Dallas, TX provides generous support in the forms of grants and other means making the Philosophy of Water Conference possible for the viewing public.
Monday, March 5, 2007
Notes for Background
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and John A. McLachlan
Short Background
roots
brief political background
short paragraph
how they got involved with waterways
childhood/college/private life-maybe?
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
graduated from Harvard in 1974 with a B.A. in government
Since 1987 Kennedy has served as a Clinical Professor of Environmental Law and co-director of the Environmental Litigation Clinic
i. Tried against Hudson River polluters
Senior attorney for the natural resources defense council, a lobbying firm that works to expand environmental regulations and restrict land use.
Hudson Riverkeeper.now part of Kennedy’s umbrella organization
i. Waterkeeper Alliance
ii. Chris Bartle and John Hoving created a bottle water company that donates all of its profits to the waterkeeper alliance- Tears of the Clouds
iii. Product bottled name: Keeper Springs
Speaks about pollution and global warming
Written two books/several articles
http://web2.unt.edu/news/story.cfm?story=10260
John A. McLachlan
a. ProfessorDirector, Tulane/Xavier Center for Bioenvironmental Research
b. Research InterestsDevelopmental pharmacology, toxicology and endocrinology; estrogen action and environmental estrogens; signaling, gene regulation, and gynecologic cancers.
Dr. McLachlan received his B.A. degree in Liberal Arts from the Johns Hopkins University
In his first five years in New Orleans, Dr. McLachlan established a Program in the
Environment and Women’s Health, formed the nation’s first Center in Environmental
Astrobiology, and initiated the Mississippi River Interdisciplinary Research Program.
Scientific Director of NIEHS in 1989, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
http://e.hormone.tulane.edu/elabs/JohnMcLachlan.htm
Short Background
roots
brief political background
short paragraph
how they got involved with waterways
childhood/college/private life-maybe?
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
graduated from Harvard in 1974 with a B.A. in government
Since 1987 Kennedy has served as a Clinical Professor of Environmental Law and co-director of the Environmental Litigation Clinic
i. Tried against Hudson River polluters
Senior attorney for the natural resources defense council, a lobbying firm that works to expand environmental regulations and restrict land use.
Hudson Riverkeeper.now part of Kennedy’s umbrella organization
i. Waterkeeper Alliance
ii. Chris Bartle and John Hoving created a bottle water company that donates all of its profits to the waterkeeper alliance- Tears of the Clouds
iii. Product bottled name: Keeper Springs
Speaks about pollution and global warming
Written two books/several articles
http://web2.unt.edu/news/story.cfm?story=10260
John A. McLachlan
a. ProfessorDirector, Tulane/Xavier Center for Bioenvironmental Research
b. Research InterestsDevelopmental pharmacology, toxicology and endocrinology; estrogen action and environmental estrogens; signaling, gene regulation, and gynecologic cancers.
Dr. McLachlan received his B.A. degree in Liberal Arts from the Johns Hopkins University
In his first five years in New Orleans, Dr. McLachlan established a Program in the
Environment and Women’s Health, formed the nation’s first Center in Environmental
Astrobiology, and initiated the Mississippi River Interdisciplinary Research Program.
Scientific Director of NIEHS in 1989, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
http://e.hormone.tulane.edu/elabs/JohnMcLachlan.htm
Sunday, March 4, 2007
Waterways 2007 Conference
Water. It’s everywhere…or is it? That’s what the WaterWays 07’ project aims to find out, exactly how much water is left on earth and what’s going to happen when we run out or better yet how to stop that from happening.
Already there are multiple foreign countries that are struggling to obtain water on a day to day basis. In the near future this could happen to us, something we want to avoid and try to stop before its too late.
During the weeks before there will be an artist, Daniel Bozhkov, working on his latest project; a piece that will correspond with the Waterways Conference and hopefully draw attention and people to come to the project. The conference is organized by the Philosophy of Water and prominent affiliates are backing this crucial conference. Affiliates like: Ramsawamy R. Iyer, the former Secretary of Water and Govt. of India, and John A. McLachlan.
Many people; philosophers, scientists, managers, artists and environmentalists and specialists will gather at The University of North Texas in Denton to try and solve this alarming problem. During the March 13 through 15 these intelligent affiliates will come together and host intense lecture series, movies panels and distinguished speakers including Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
What the project hopes to accomplish, helping people and future generations to come by drawing on resources of the projects focus, river basins. Other lectures will talk about rainwater and its resources as well as water conservation. There will also be panel discussions about the Mississippi River, India and other ecological discussions and many lectures about this growing problem and what to do about it.
All this is open to the public who are encouraged to come listen, learn and become aware about this. To pique your interest even more the Wednesday luncheon will be serving Indian food, so stop on by the Environmental building, grab a plat of hot and spicy curry and enjoy!
Already there are multiple foreign countries that are struggling to obtain water on a day to day basis. In the near future this could happen to us, something we want to avoid and try to stop before its too late.
During the weeks before there will be an artist, Daniel Bozhkov, working on his latest project; a piece that will correspond with the Waterways Conference and hopefully draw attention and people to come to the project. The conference is organized by the Philosophy of Water and prominent affiliates are backing this crucial conference. Affiliates like: Ramsawamy R. Iyer, the former Secretary of Water and Govt. of India, and John A. McLachlan.
Many people; philosophers, scientists, managers, artists and environmentalists and specialists will gather at The University of North Texas in Denton to try and solve this alarming problem. During the March 13 through 15 these intelligent affiliates will come together and host intense lecture series, movies panels and distinguished speakers including Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
What the project hopes to accomplish, helping people and future generations to come by drawing on resources of the projects focus, river basins. Other lectures will talk about rainwater and its resources as well as water conservation. There will also be panel discussions about the Mississippi River, India and other ecological discussions and many lectures about this growing problem and what to do about it.
All this is open to the public who are encouraged to come listen, learn and become aware about this. To pique your interest even more the Wednesday luncheon will be serving Indian food, so stop on by the Environmental building, grab a plat of hot and spicy curry and enjoy!
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