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Water You Doing to Help?

A Message from Executive Director Katy Acheson

As a kid growing up in the 1980's, water conservation was one of my guiding survival principals alongside avoiding poison ivy and bee stings. There was the song "Don't Waste Water" and this classic cartoon that solidified my devotion to water conservation for my own sake and the sake of all aquatic animals.

As an adult, I still instinctively turn the water off while I brush my teeth. But that's not enough to combat the drought conditions we find ourselves in more and more frequently. If you can afford a high efficiency washing machine or dishwasher, that's great! Tax free weekend is usually mid-August, so start researching new appliances now.

Water conservation doesn't have to cost anything, though. We can simply limit our day-to-day uses. For example, friends and family will still visit if you don't water your lawn or if your car has pollen on it for a little while. They probably won't even notice if we're really honest with ourselves. There are more suggestions following my note here that I hope you'll try.

From your backyard to the bay, you have an impact. Thank you for doing your part to help us make Cape Cod and the surrounding region a beacon for climate positive action.

With love, 

Katy 

WHAT WE'RE READING:

Reading the Glass: A Captain's View of Weather, Water, and Life on Ships

What’s in a cloud? Did you know that water vapor is invisible and actually lighter than dry air? What separates a tropical storm from a winter blizzard? And what exactly is El Niño? Elliot Rappaport, a professional captain of traditional sailing ships, has spent three decades at sea, where understanding weather is crucial to the safety of vessels and their crews. In Reading the Glass, he offers a sailor’s-eye view of the moving parts of our atmosphere and unveils the larger patterns it holds: global winds, storms, air masses, jet streams, and the longer arc of our climate.


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Cape Cod Commercial Fishermen's Alliance Monthly E-Newsletter

In the latest issue, learn how a decades old fishermen's group makes a positive difference to commercial fishermen at Sandwich Marina, which has undergone significant changes over the years as recreational boating has increased and impacted boat slip availability. Commercial fisheries are just one part of our connected coastal system, the key theme of John Pappalardo's keynote speech at this year's Big Blue, Green Tomorrow Conference. Read Doreen Leggett's recap in this issue as well as John's full keynote.

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The Outermost Mouse

A tiny-but-mighty little mouse faces down an incoming storm to protect her home. A tribute to courage and the rugged beauty of Cape Cod from Newbery Honor–winning author Lauren Wolk and illustrator Kristen Adam.

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WHO WE'RE LISTENING TO:
Not a Climate Scientist

Not a Climate Scientist is the podcast where host Heather Goldstone talks with everyday Americans about the very real ways climate change is showing up in our lives and livelihoods — how they’re bringing that into their daily work, and how we can all get in on the action without needing an advanced degree or a million bucks. It’s climate conversations for the rest of us.

Host and Executive Producer Heather Goldstone is powered by curiosity and believes conversation can change the world. As an award-winning radio journalist and climate communicator, she has dedicated her career to helping people find their voices and share their stories.

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