State Of The Water - April 14, 2024 - Looking Back, Looking Forward: Virginia General Assembly Series Review Special Guest: Delegate Nadarius Clark 84th DistrictDoor Dr. Eric Claville

Jane Fitkin is the Director of Citizens for a Safe & Clean Lake Superior. Founded by local residents passionate about protecting the lakeshore we call home, CSCLS advocates for Lake Superior’s shoreline and watershed in Marquette County, Michigan. Jane shares about the recent success story of their Stop the Rocket campaign which effectively mobiliz…

State Of The Water - April 7, 2024 - Looking Back, Looking Forward, Virginia General Assembly SeriesDoor Dr. Eric Claville

State Of The Water - March 31, 2024 - Special Guest: Delegate Bonita Anthony, Looking Back, Looking Forward 2024 Virginia General Assembly Series ReviewDoor Dr. Eric Claville

We’re thrilled to welcome author, activist, playwright and teacher, Maryann Lesert, to State of Water. Maryann’s new novel, Land Marks, will be published on April 16 and is the culmination of more than 2 years of research where she visited all of the fracking sites across Michigan.She shares with us some of the experiences and inspirations behind h…

State Of The Water - March 24, 2024 - Looking Back, Looking Forward 2024 Virginia General Assembly Series Review, Special Guest: Delegate Cliff Hayes Jr. 91st House DistrictDoor Dr. Eric Claville

We’re happy to welcome Tom Grotewohl of Protect the Porkies, who are organizing against the development of the Copperwood Mine in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.Important and time-sensitive calls to action:1. Visit https://protecttheporkies.com/ to learn more and to sign the petition opposing Copperwood Mine.2. Sign up contribute a public comment to th…

State Of The Water - March 17, 2024 - Looking Back, Looking Forward, 2024 Virginia General Assembly Series Review, Special Guest: Senator Aaron Rouse, 22nd District, Va BeachDoor Dr. Eric Claville

State Of The Water - March 10, 2024 - State Of The Union Review, Special Guest - Dr. Wil LaVeist, Award Winning Journalist an AuthorDoor Dr. Eric Claville

We’re excited to share this wonderful conversation with Araya Montero of Two Hearted Midwifery. Araya shares reflections on her deep connection with Lake Superior, how she chose to pursue the path of midwifery, and the power and presence of water throughout the birthing process.Learn more about Two Hearted Midwifery: https://traversecitybirthcenter…

State Of The Water - March 3, 2024 - Virginia General Assembly Series: The Youth Experience Special Guest: Jordan MoodyDoor Dr. Eric Claville

State Of The Water - February 25, 2024 - Virginia General Assembly Series: Legislative Session ReviewDoor Dr. Eric Claville

Hans Voss is Executive Director of the Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities who works tirelessly to protect the environment, strengthen our economy and build thriving communities. In this special conversation with State of Water host, Seth Bernard, (3:25) Hans goes back to 1995 telling some of the early stories from the Michigan Land Use Ins…

State Of The Water - February 11, 2024 - Virginia General Assembly Series Legislation ReviewDoor Dr. Eric Claville

State Of The Water - February 18, 2024 - Virginia Assembly Series: The State of Cannabis in the CommonwealthDoor Dr. Eric Claville

In part 2 of our powerful conversation with Palestinian artist, Ayed Arafah, (4:45) Ayed shares about the reality of growing up in a refugee camp under Israeli occupation and how in spite of such brutality, (20:10) the strength and resilience of the Palestinian people never wanes through the warmth of friendship, generosity of spirit, and rich cult…

State Of The Water - February 4, 2024 - The Legacy of Senator Yvonne B. MillerDoor Dr. Eric Claville

State Of The Water - January 28, 2024Door Dr. Eric Claville

We are honored to welcome Palestinian artist Ayed Arafah as our first State of Water guest in 2024. Ayed’s art has been featured around the world from Cairo to Oslo to exhibits across the United States. (2:30) He became beloved by many folks within our Michigan community during his artist residency at Earthwork Farm several years ago. (4:40) Ayed r…

State Of The Water - January 21, 2024Door Dr. Eric Claville

State Of The Water - January 14, 2024Door Dr. Eric Claville

State Of The Water - January 7, 2024Door Dr. Eric Claville

State Of The Water - December 31, 2023Door Dr. Eric Claville

State Of The Water - December 24, 2023Door Dr. Eric Claville

State Of The Water - December 3, 2023 - Presidential PreviewDoor Dr. Eric Claville

State Of The Water - December 10, 2023 - Virginia Gubernatorial Candidate PreviewDoor Dr. Eric Claville

State Of The Water - December 17, 2023Door Dr. Eric Claville

For our final episode of the 2023 we are once again turning the microphone around on State of Water host and Title Track founder Seth Bernard. (3:51) We begin the episode with Seth sharing a few more reflections coming off of his recent experience at the One Water Summit, which was featured in Episode 38. (9:05) Seth gives some end of year reflecti…

In this special episode, State of Water host Seth Bernard checks in from this November’s One Water Summit in Tuscon, AZ, hosted by the US Water Alliance. Seth gives an intimate travel log style report sharing of inspiring connections, insightful conversations, and meaningful moments that will inform his work as he returns to Michigan. Seth attended…

State Of The Water - November 26, 2023Door Dr. Eric Claville

Monica Lewis-Patrick is CEO and co-founder of We the People of Detroit, and has worked tirelessly on water justice issues for years in Detroit as well as being an effective advocate at the state and federal levels for water affordability and human rights. She was our guest in Episode 14 and now returns in Episode 37 with more insight and info to sh…

State Of The Water - November 19, 2023Door Dr. Eric Claville

In the aftermath of last Friday’s devastating ruling from the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) to grant the permits for a Line 5 tunnel, we’re happy to present this interview with Bill Latka, co-founder of the Oil and Water Don't Mix campaign. Bill is an amazing storyteller, filmmaker, and climate change activist who has been on the front …

State Of The Water - November 12, 2023 - Virginia Election Results, Special Guest: Senator Aaron Rouse, Virginia Senate, District 22Door Dr. Eric Claville

State Of The water November 5, 2023 - Get Out The Vote, Special Guest: Kerry Washington, Actress, Author, and AdvocateDoor Dr. Eric Claville

State Of The Water - October 29, 2023Door Dr. Eric Claville

State Of The Water - October 25, 2023 - Special Guest, Bonita Anthony, Candidate for VA House of Delegates, District 92 Virginia Election Candidate SeriesDoor Dr. Eric Claville

State Of The Water - October 15, 2023 - Election Series UpdateDoor Dr. Eric Claville

State of The Water - October 8, 2023 - Virginia Election Candidate Series, Special Guest: Michael Feggans, Candidate for VA House Delegates. Distric 97Door Dr. Eric Claville

State Of The Water - October 1, 6th Annual Virginia Student Voting Summit, Special Guest: Jaylin S. DrewryDoor Dr. Eric Claville

State Of The Water - September 24, 2023 Virginia Election Candidate Series, Special Guest Alex Askew, Candidate for VA House of Delegates. District 95Door Dr. Eric Claville

State Of The Water - September 17, 2023 Virginia Election Candidate Series, Special Guest: Delegate Cliff Hayes, Jr. Candidate for VA House District 91Door Dr. Eric Claville

State Of The Water - September 10, Virginia 2023 Election PreviewDoor Dr. Eric Claville

State Of The Water - August 4, What's Happening in the Commonwealth Pt. 3Door Dr. Eric Claville

State Of The Water - August 13, What's Happening in the Commonwealth Pt. 4Door Dr. Eric Claville

State Of The Water - August 20, Voting Changes in Hampton RoadsDoor Dr. Eric Claville

State Of The Water - August 27Door Dr. Eric Claville

State Of The Water - September 3, Special Guest: Booker T Mattison, NSU Alum, Filmmaker and Author. Twisted MarriageDoor Dr. Eric Claville

State Of The Water - July 30, What's Happening in the Commonwealth Pt. 2Door Dr. Eric Claville