Video: Jennifer Caddick of Save the River

I demonstrate fantastic journalistic skills (<-sarcasm) speaking with Jennifer Caddick, Executive Director of Save the River, an organization dedicated to saving the St. Lawrence River, the front line in the War on Invasive Species:



Um... an article about uh... legislation to close loopholes in duh... ballast water legislation is here.

Video: Charlie Bristol talks about friends getting together to save rivers and lakes

I mentioned my discussion with Charlie Bristol a while back and promised some video. It's here.

Charlie is an engineer who works with his friends (Friends of the Detroit River, Friends of Belle Isle, Friends of Belle Isle Aquarium, Friends of the Rouge...) I talked with him about what they're all doing over in the Detroit area:



So if you're in Southeast Michigan and you aren't friendly with your rivers and lakes, check out Charlie's friends and get involved!

Video: Jeff Skelding explains the HOW Coalition and Great Lakes Restoration

Do you want to know about the Healing Our Waters Coalition (HOW), but you hate reading? You are in luck, friend. Just click on the YouTube video below, and Jeff Skelding, campaign director for HOW, will give you the scoop.

Quick, before you have to read any more!



For you folks who are into the whole reading thing, there's also good news. HOW has an extensive website you can check out with all the news and advice you need to restore the Great Lakes. Check it out.

First interview of the day: Jennifer Nalbone of GLU

Witness our fantastic teevee reporting skills with the first video of the day - Valerie's interview about invasive species with Jennifer Nalbone of Great Lakes United (GLU). Earlier this morning Jennifer told everyone about legislation in Congress written to curb the spread of invasive species and gave everyone tips on talking to their Congresspeople about it.

For all of you back home, go ahead and pick up the phone, as NWF's communications guru Jordan Lubetkin suggests at the Healthy Lakes blog.