Ocean Conservation and People's Passion
The Thursday's show is a laste minute entrance because I was moved by a particular situation that I encountered yesterday evening. I attended a City Council meeting in Burlington Ontario, Canada, where I live to advocate, along with 30 of my neighbors, for a bridge to be repaired instead of torn down to allow access from our neighborhood to the rest of the city.
The City ended up voting in our favour only after we told our personal stories and showed our passion for keeping our neighborhood connected and environmentally friendly (walking access keeps us from using our cars).
Last night's event made me realize how important passion and personal connection is to things that matter to us, like the Ocean and its Conservation. It's what makes Sylvia Earle, Wallace 'J' Nichols, and Jean-Michel Cousteau so lovable; and it's what made me start SpeakUpForBlue.com!
We all have a passion for Ocean Conservation and we need to express how we are personally connected to the Oceans to connect with decision makers how important it is for us to conserve our Ocean.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z96Lsy1sATo
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Please watch: "Manatee: Are they still at risk?"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vIs3oXJRUtk
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