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This episode is a panel discussion regarding the State of our Water which was previously recorded at The Independent’s Water Views Festival on June 6th 2019 at Guild Hall in East Hampton. Panelists included Dr. Christopher Gobler, Director of New York State Center for Clean Water Technology, Dorian Dale, the Director of Sustainability and Chief Recovery Officer in Suffolk County, Stuart Lowrie the Water Quality Program Director at The Nature Conservancy, and Suffolk County Legislator Bridget Fleming. The panel is introduced by CNN anchor Don Lemon and moderated by Sara Davison, the Executive Director of the Friends of Georgica Pond. The panel discussion is followed by an audience Q&A.

In this episode we hear from Doctor Aly Cohen, Founder of The Smart Human who discusses environmental exposures, especially those found in water, and their impact on human health. She explains why we should care about these matters and what we can do to protect ourselves from the exposure. Aly is introduced by CNN anchor Don Lemon. This episode was previously recorded at The Independent’s Water Views Festival on June 6th at Guild Hall.

In this episode we hear from Beth Ratner who discusses biomimicry in eco-design, which means looking to nature for inspired ideas. In this episode she shares examples of how we can learn from nature to increase the efficiency of wind farms, how to make concrete carbon neutral, and more. Beth is introduced here by CNN anchor Don Lemon. This episode was previously recorded at The Independent’s Water Views Festival on June 6th 2019 at Guild Hall.

In this episode we hear from Michael Ogden who explains the history and value of water, how it’s being polluted, and the choices we can make to improve the quality of water. Michael is introduced by CNN anchor Don Lemon. This episode was previously recorded at The Independent’s Water Views Festival on June 6th 2019 at Guild Hall.

In this episode we hear from designer Edwina von Gal, founder of Perfect Earth Project who will discuss landscaping without the use of chemicals. Edwina is introduced here by CNN anchor Don Lemon. This episode was previously recorded at The Independent’s Water Views Festival on June 6th 2019 at Guild Hall in East Hampton.