Recent Events
Charles River Watershed Association 2013 Annual Meeting
Keynote Address: Taking on Water
Testimonial
"Wendy Pabich brings a new and compelling voice to the issues surrounding water, it’s use, and our individual responsibilities to protect and sustain it. Her engineering expertise and global perspective together with her near-obsessive assessment of her own everyday water use give her readers and audiences alike a unique look into our deep reliance on fresh water. Dr. Pabich is easy and engaging as a speaker, and her presentations are clear and memorable. Her prescriptions for each of us, and ultimately for the way we live, are important lessons if we are to learn to manage water and our environment more successfully."
Bear Yuba Land Trust, Armchair Trek - Water!
Water, or the lack of it and quality of it, will be the next big issue we will all face. Water has always been a critical problem in the dry West. At this evening event we will hear from Wendy J. Pabich, author of Taking on Water, talking about water, the health of water, and what you can do to keep it that way. Mark it on your calendar – you won’t want to miss this!
Suggested Donation $10 (to help support our Treks Program)
Testimonial
"Water, or the lack of it is the next big issue we will all face. Water has always been a critical problem in the dry West. In Taking on Water Dr. Wendy J. Pabich presents not only the problem but also offers us simple solutions that go way beyond “if it’s yellow, let it mellow.” She is funny, insightful, and down to earth. She shares ways in which we can reduce our direct water usage, and also how our very lifestyles impact water – from the foods we eat to the clothes we buy. Wendy’s work will inspire you to take the next step in your own personal water conservation program."
Idaho Conservation League
Testimonial
Testimonial "Water conservation is important to many people and they want to do something about it, but it seems so overwhelming that they don't know what to do. Wendy used her vast amount of water knowledge to change her habits, and then wrote a book explaining how she did it and providing a template for what we all might do. In Taking on Water, she does a great job of weaving important water facts into her storytelling, creating a readable, interesting and hopeful story."
Phillips Academy Andover
Testimonial
"I'm challenged teaching environmental science to bring the global perspective home: how do 17-year-olds in Massachusetts to own a global problem they didn't create, rarely see, and - at first glance - can't fix. In bridging the global to the individual through rigorous and humorous personal water accounting adventures, Wendy Pabich models the power of one and the benefit of holding oneself accountable. As an academic scientist who's also a writer, artist, consultant, and educator, Dr. Pabich carries out the type of multidisciplinary thinking that will be critical to tackling global environmental challenges. I love for students to think outside of conventional models for what a "career in science" might mean. Thanks!"
Charles River Watershed Association
Presidio Graduate School of Management/HUB
Third Place Books/Puget Soundkeepers
Testimonial
"Wendy Pabich’s book Taking On Water helps to bring home to the individual that it is up to us to make change happen—as citizens, as individuals. We cannot wait for someone else to conserve for us. If we can each monitor our own use and create awareness of use, we will help save the most precious of all our resources- water. We encourage everyone to read this book."
Broadway Books/Freshwater Trust
Oregon State University
Freshwater Trust VIP event
Water: The Ripple Effect
Our most precious resource is becoming more valuable by the day. Water affects and is affected by everything: it is the difference between life and death, health and sickness, rich and poor. CIW examines all aspects of the coming water crisis and the steps we can take now to solve it.
Speakers: Marcelo Garcia, Peter Gleick, Shalini Kantayya, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Wendy Pabich, Jon Rose
Testimonial
"Despite the intricacies of the water issues we are facing and how overwhelming it can be, Dr. Pabich was able to provide specific, thoughtful, and tangible takeaways for our audience, providing the encouragement and knowledge necessary for each and everyone to make an impact. She was an excellent addition to our week overall, and to our Water Talk in particular!"
Idaho Conservation League/The Community Library
Testimonial
"Water conservation is important to many people and they want to do something about it, but it seems so overwhelming that they don't know what to do. Wendy used her vast amount of water knowledge to change her habits, and then wrote a book explaining how she did it and providing a template for what we all might do. In Taking on Water, she does a great job of weaving important water facts into her storytelling, creating a readable, interesting and hopeful story."
Colorado Art Ranch Artposia
Artposia: A public forum designed for people who appreciate literature, contemporary art and the multidisciplinary exploration of ideas.
Spend an evening with the Colorado Art Ranch artists in residence for the 2012 Art + Land/Water Residency at The Nature Conservancy's Carpenter Ranch. As their one-month residency comes to a close, join the artists for a slideshow and talk about their creative work and its intersection with the land and water in the Yampa Valley.
Woody Creek Community Center
Testimonial
"Pabich's "Taking On Water" transcends being a scientific query into one person's journey to expose her own water usage - by her sheer unabashed love for nature; the world. Self-depricating, funny, smart and exacting, Pabich demonstrates how we can all approach the daunting water crisis through thoughtful small steps of awareness that in turn realign ourselves with a greater sense of stewardship and life purpose."
The Tattered Cover, Land and Water Series
Testimonial
"Much more than the water expert she is, Wendy Pabich animates the science and policy behind one of the great emerging issues of our time. With humor, and a few gentle nudges, she makes it crystal clear that the future of water is up to you and me."
Steamboat Springs Library
Testimonial
"Wendy Pabich is a brilliant combination of scientist, artist, and hands-in-the-dirt bona fide mountain woman. Delving into the science and sociology of water, she offers up her hard-earned research in a smart, engaging memoir of how she made her world a less wasteful place -- including revelations about how everyone else can do this too. After hearing her statistics and success story, who wouldn't be compelled to go home and rip out a lawn or two?"
Sustainable Living Fair
Wendy J. Pabich is an environmental scientist, educator, adventurer and artist obsessed with all things water. As the founder and president of Water Futures, Inc., Wendy works to find innovative solutions to one of the planet’s most pressing problems – the quest for sustainable water. Her passion for mountains, outdoor adventure and other cultures has taken her to places near and far – including Alaska, Patagonia, and the Himalaya – to explore on skis, on foot and by water. Wendy has published papers in peer-reviewed science journals and speaks frequently to diverse audiences on water-related topics. She serves on the Board of Directors of High Country News and on the Levy Advisory Board for the Blaine County Land, Water and Wildlife Fund.
To be released at the 13th Annual Sustainable Living Fair: Taking on Water: How One Water Expert Challenged Her Inner Hypocrite, Reduced Her Water Footprint (Without Sacrificing a Toasty Shower), and Found Nirvana (Sasquatch 2012) – Wendy Pabich, Ph.D. Books to be sold by Wolverine Farm Publishing Co. & Bookstore.
Testimonial
"We were honored to have Dr. Wendy Pabich speak at our 13th Annual Sustainable Living Fair, September 16th, 2012 in Fort Collins, Colorado. Not only did Wendy do a fantastic job of speaking to our attendees, but she also immersed herself in our community and genuinely connected to our volunteers and patrons. Wendy has a unique ability to take the complex and technical aspects of water and the West and present it in tangible and relevant ways. We are thrilled to count her among our keynote speaking alums."
Artist Residency: Collaborative Art Project
Join artist, educator and water scientist Wendy Pabich, Ph.D., and create an impressive wave sculpture representing the water footprint of one pair of blue jeans (over 2,000 gallons used per pair). Pabich seeks to reveal the hidden demands on water through art, programs, and her forthcoming book Taking on Water (fall 2012).
Tues., April 17 – Thurs., April 19 | 10 am – 3pm daily
Included with museum admission
Press
North Shore Art Throb
Water Deva Blog: Catch the Wave – Water Footprinting in Action
Taking on Water
Wendy Pabich, water scientist, educator and artist, presents a lively talk based on her forthcoming book: Taking On Water: How One Water Expert Challenged Her Inner Hypocrite, Reduced her Water Footprint (without Sacrificing a Toasty Shower), and Found Nirvana. As founder and president of Water Futures, Inc., Pabich, Ph.D., works to find innovative solutions to preserving sustainable water resources. Taking On Water represents Pabich’s personal quest to critically examine her own water use while seeking solutions that can offer broader opportunities for positive change in communities. Co-sponsored by Salem Sound Coastwatch.
Included with museum admission (Salem Sound Coastwatch members admitted free)
Reservations by April 12 (call 978-745-9500, ext. 3011)
Press
North Shore Art Throb
Water Footprinting
A water footprint is the total volume of freshwater used, both directly and indirectly, to produce the goods and services consumed by an individual or community, and consists of (1) green water, the volume of rainwater consumed during the production process plus the water incorporated into the harvested crop or wood; (2) blue water, the volume of surface and groundwater consumed as a result of the production of the good or service; and (3) grey water, the freshwater pollution associated with the product over its full supply chain. We will discuss personal, corporate and national water footprints, virtual water trading, supply chains, consumer choice and implications for watershed integrity.
Our River: A Panel Discussion on the Big Wood River
What kinds of controls should the community exert upon the river? Should stream flow be managed? Should trout habitat be preserved? Who has the right to use water and for what purpose?
The Center hopes to touch on many of these topics and start a dialogue with different stakeholders, from conservationists to developers. Panelists are environmental scientist, Dr. Wendy Pabich, former Project Coordinator for the Wood River Land Trust, Kathryn Goldman, rancher Pete Van Der Meulen and former directer of the Idaho Department of Water Resources, Dr. David Tuthill.
Patagonia: Ice to Ocean
Slicing through the peaks of the southern Andes, the pure Río Baker is the main artery of the world’s third largest freshwater reserve. As an ecological hotspot and carbon sink, Patagonia is an icon of global wilderness. Fed by fast melting glaciers, the Rio Baker is dynamic and unstable. Climate change is causing rapid draining of glacial lakes and tsunami-like floods, killing hundreds of livestock and threatening a way of life. Proposed hydroelectric dams on the Río Baker and nearby Río Pascua further threaten the watershed. Widely criticized for ecological, economic, cultural and political reasons, many fear these dams would mark the beginning of large-scale frontier development in this vitally important bi-national region. Patagonia: Ice to Ocean will explore the hydrologic cycle of this vast and beautiful watershed, linking its massive glaciers to the Pacific Ocean, and capturing the extreme weather, culture and geography of Patagonia. Climate change, energy issues and the proposed dams will also be examined.
Testimonial
”On behalf of Chaffee Citizens for Sustainability, I would like to thank you Wendy for your informative and inspiring presentation “Patagonia: Ice to Ocean”. The pictures you showed us along with your clear and personal narration kept us glued and in awe. It is clear that serious environmental issues are occurring not just in our backyard but literally all over the planet. We appreciate your shining the light so clearly on the critical events that are happening in the Patagonia region. We look forward to hearing and seeing more.”
Press
http://salidacitizen.com/2010/05/patagonia-ice-to-ocean/
Peak Water
A panel with Wendy Pabich, Founder, Water Futures; Jonathan Leidich, President and CEO, Patagonia Adventure Expeditions; Tamin Pechet, CEO, Banyan Water LLC; and Rafael Simon, Venture Partner, VantagePoint Venture Partners; hosted by Russ Daggatt, Board Member, American Rivers.
Testimonial
“Wendy, you did a magnificent job as our water expert speaker for the Peak Water panel at the Annual Future in Review 2010 Event! Your passion, knowledge and commitment to global water solutions are clearly apparent to all who attended the event - C level executives in technology, finance, government and world press. I hope you'll lead our Water Panel next year as well!”
Water Futures
Water has always been precious in the West. Yet, increasing pressure from development, industry, rising populations and climate change is upping the ante. This session will focus on understanding the value of our water resources, our failure to properly steward them, and the ways in which we, as a community, can employ strategies that recognize the links between water, energy and land to develop a more sustainable water future.
Testimonial
“Wendy Pabich is one of the rare speakers who is both scientist and artist. The artist side gives her the ability to connect with audiences of all knowledge levels without sacrificing scientific rigor. She is a wonderful speaker and can make water issues come alive.”
Water: Waste Not, Want Not
Water's essential. Water's limited. Water's wasted. Water we do now? It's 2016, and a new President – the first from a historically suppressed minority group (biologists) – has just been elected on a platform of environmental resource reform. Water issues threaten both the fragile U.S. economic recovery (brought about by the retiring administration) and the health and well being of the planet. In this time of crisis, the new President's handlers decide to confront their harshest critics head on by submitting to a hostile appearance on the number one news network four years running: Comedy Central. The President – based on over two decades of pioneering experience with constructed wetlands and natural “waste”water treatment/reuse systems – defends his administration's aggressive water conservation and reuse (WCR) reforms against withering satirical critique fed by conventional engineering wisdom and the powerful inertia lobby.
Since polls show that most people get the majority of their information from satirical journalism sources (e.g. Daily Show, Colbert Report, SNL, Fox News), our interactive session will address the serious problems/solutions of water use/reuse within those familiar guidelines. Join our troupe as we take a critical – and humorous – look at the serious subject of water use, abuse and reuse in the developed environment. Particular focus and project examples will include decentralized wastewater systems, the nexus of water & energy, and natural water treatment utilizing biomimicry and constructed wetlands.
Testimonial
"Perhaps you're ready to discard everything you thought you knew about water, its infrastructure, and the ways that we 'manage' our water and waste so that you can become truly educated on the subject? If you've answered yes, than you'd be remiss if your plans did not include Wendy Pabich on your path to complete understanding. When Wendy took part in the session 'Waste Not, Want Not' at our deep-green conference this year, there wasn't a head not scratched, a side not split, nor a seat to be had. She and her team brought humor and in-depth, cutting-edge knowledge to this subject, as the 'standing room only' spilled out into the halls. Don't think twice and secure these guys. They're the best on this subject, bar none."
Press
http://djcoregon.com/news/2009/05/14/it8217s-definitely-uncool-to-waste-water/
Keynote Address: Taking on Water
CRWA 2013 Annual Meeting
April 04, 2013
Charles River Watershed Association
MIT Faculty Club, 50 Memorial Drive, Cambridge, MA
April 04, 2013
Charles River Watershed Association
MIT Faculty Club, 50 Memorial Drive, Cambridge, MA
Testimonial
"Wendy Pabich brings a new and compelling voice to the issues surrounding water, it’s use, and our individual responsibilities to protect and sustain it. Her engineering expertise and global perspective together with her near-obsessive assessment of her own everyday water use give her readers and audiences alike a unique look into our deep reliance on fresh water. Dr. Pabich is easy and engaging as a speaker, and her presentations are clear and memorable. Her prescriptions for each of us, and ultimately for the way we live, are important lessons if we are to learn to manage water and our environment more successfully."
Bear Yuba Land Trust, Armchair Trek - Water!
Water, or the lack of it and quality of it, will be the next big issue we will all face. Water has always been a critical problem in the dry West. At this evening event we will hear from Wendy J. Pabich, author of Taking on Water, talking about water, the health of water, and what you can do to keep it that way. Mark it on your calendar – you won’t want to miss this!
Suggested Donation $10 (to help support our Treks Program)
Armchair Trek - Water!
March 25, 2013
7 - 8:30 pm
Bear Yuba Land Trust
Madelyn Helling Library, Nevada City
March 25, 2013
7 - 8:30 pm
Bear Yuba Land Trust
Madelyn Helling Library, Nevada City
Testimonial
"Water, or the lack of it is the next big issue we will all face. Water has always been a critical problem in the dry West. In Taking on Water Dr. Wendy J. Pabich presents not only the problem but also offers us simple solutions that go way beyond “if it’s yellow, let it mellow.” She is funny, insightful, and down to earth. She shares ways in which we can reduce our direct water usage, and also how our very lifestyles impact water – from the foods we eat to the clothes we buy. Wendy’s work will inspire you to take the next step in your own personal water conservation program."
Idaho Conservation League
Testimonial
Testimonial "Water conservation is important to many people and they want to do something about it, but it seems so overwhelming that they don't know what to do. Wendy used her vast amount of water knowledge to change her habits, and then wrote a book explaining how she did it and providing a template for what we all might do. In Taking on Water, she does a great job of weaving important water facts into her storytelling, creating a readable, interesting and hopeful story."
Phillips Academy Andover
Testimonial
"I'm challenged teaching environmental science to bring the global perspective home: how do 17-year-olds in Massachusetts to own a global problem they didn't create, rarely see, and - at first glance - can't fix. In bridging the global to the individual through rigorous and humorous personal water accounting adventures, Wendy Pabich models the power of one and the benefit of holding oneself accountable. As an academic scientist who's also a writer, artist, consultant, and educator, Dr. Pabich carries out the type of multidisciplinary thinking that will be critical to tackling global environmental challenges. I love for students to think outside of conventional models for what a "career in science" might mean. Thanks!"
Charles River Watershed Association
Charles River Watershed Association
November 08, 2012
6-8 pm
Conservation Law Foundation
62 Summer Street, Boston
November 08, 2012
6-8 pm
Conservation Law Foundation
62 Summer Street, Boston
Presidio Graduate School of Management/HUB
Presidio Graduate School of Management/HUB
November 06, 2012
5:30 p.m.
Presidio Graduate School of Management/HUB
925 Mission Street, Presidio Room, San Francisco
November 06, 2012
5:30 p.m.
Presidio Graduate School of Management/HUB
925 Mission Street, Presidio Room, San Francisco
Third Place Books/Puget Soundkeepers
Testimonial
"Wendy Pabich’s book Taking On Water helps to bring home to the individual that it is up to us to make change happen—as citizens, as individuals. We cannot wait for someone else to conserve for us. If we can each monitor our own use and create awareness of use, we will help save the most precious of all our resources- water. We encourage everyone to read this book."
Broadway Books/Freshwater Trust
Oregon State University
Institute for Water and Watersheds
October 24, 2012
4 pm
Agriculture and Life Sciences Bldg (ALS 4000), OSU
October 24, 2012
4 pm
Agriculture and Life Sciences Bldg (ALS 4000), OSU
Freshwater Trust VIP event
Water: The Ripple Effect
Our most precious resource is becoming more valuable by the day. Water affects and is affected by everything: it is the difference between life and death, health and sickness, rich and poor. CIW examines all aspects of the coming water crisis and the steps we can take now to solve it.
Speakers: Marcelo Garcia, Peter Gleick, Shalini Kantayya, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Wendy Pabich, Jon Rose
Testimonial
"Despite the intricacies of the water issues we are facing and how overwhelming it can be, Dr. Pabich was able to provide specific, thoughtful, and tangible takeaways for our audience, providing the encouragement and knowledge necessary for each and everyone to make an impact. She was an excellent addition to our week overall, and to our Water Talk in particular!"
Idaho Conservation League/The Community Library
Idaho Conservation League/The Community Library
October 04, 2012
6 pm
415 Spruce Avenue, Ketchum, ID
October 04, 2012
6 pm
415 Spruce Avenue, Ketchum, ID
Testimonial
"Water conservation is important to many people and they want to do something about it, but it seems so overwhelming that they don't know what to do. Wendy used her vast amount of water knowledge to change her habits, and then wrote a book explaining how she did it and providing a template for what we all might do. In Taking on Water, she does a great job of weaving important water facts into her storytelling, creating a readable, interesting and hopeful story."
Colorado Art Ranch Artposia
Artposia: A public forum designed for people who appreciate literature, contemporary art and the multidisciplinary exploration of ideas.
Spend an evening with the Colorado Art Ranch artists in residence for the 2012 Art + Land/Water Residency at The Nature Conservancy's Carpenter Ranch. As their one-month residency comes to a close, join the artists for a slideshow and talk about their creative work and its intersection with the land and water in the Yampa Valley.
Colorado Art Ranch Artposia
September 27, 2012
7 pm
Bud Werner Memorial Library
1289 Lincoln Avenue, Steamboat Springs, CO
September 27, 2012
7 pm
Bud Werner Memorial Library
1289 Lincoln Avenue, Steamboat Springs, CO
Woody Creek Community Center
Woody Creek Community Center
September 24, 2012
5:30 pm (door), 6 pm (event)
6 Woody Creek Plaza, Woody Creek, CO
September 24, 2012
5:30 pm (door), 6 pm (event)
6 Woody Creek Plaza, Woody Creek, CO
Testimonial
"Pabich's "Taking On Water" transcends being a scientific query into one person's journey to expose her own water usage - by her sheer unabashed love for nature; the world. Self-depricating, funny, smart and exacting, Pabich demonstrates how we can all approach the daunting water crisis through thoughtful small steps of awareness that in turn realign ourselves with a greater sense of stewardship and life purpose."
The Tattered Cover, Land and Water Series
Testimonial
"Much more than the water expert she is, Wendy Pabich animates the science and policy behind one of the great emerging issues of our time. With humor, and a few gentle nudges, she makes it crystal clear that the future of water is up to you and me."
Steamboat Springs Library
Testimonial
"Wendy Pabich is a brilliant combination of scientist, artist, and hands-in-the-dirt bona fide mountain woman. Delving into the science and sociology of water, she offers up her hard-earned research in a smart, engaging memoir of how she made her world a less wasteful place -- including revelations about how everyone else can do this too. After hearing her statistics and success story, who wouldn't be compelled to go home and rip out a lawn or two?"
Sustainable Living Fair
Wendy J. Pabich is an environmental scientist, educator, adventurer and artist obsessed with all things water. As the founder and president of Water Futures, Inc., Wendy works to find innovative solutions to one of the planet’s most pressing problems – the quest for sustainable water. Her passion for mountains, outdoor adventure and other cultures has taken her to places near and far – including Alaska, Patagonia, and the Himalaya – to explore on skis, on foot and by water. Wendy has published papers in peer-reviewed science journals and speaks frequently to diverse audiences on water-related topics. She serves on the Board of Directors of High Country News and on the Levy Advisory Board for the Blaine County Land, Water and Wildlife Fund.
To be released at the 13th Annual Sustainable Living Fair: Taking on Water: How One Water Expert Challenged Her Inner Hypocrite, Reduced Her Water Footprint (Without Sacrificing a Toasty Shower), and Found Nirvana (Sasquatch 2012) – Wendy Pabich, Ph.D. Books to be sold by Wolverine Farm Publishing Co. & Bookstore.
Testimonial
"We were honored to have Dr. Wendy Pabich speak at our 13th Annual Sustainable Living Fair, September 16th, 2012 in Fort Collins, Colorado. Not only did Wendy do a fantastic job of speaking to our attendees, but she also immersed herself in our community and genuinely connected to our volunteers and patrons. Wendy has a unique ability to take the complex and technical aspects of water and the West and present it in tangible and relevant ways. We are thrilled to count her among our keynote speaking alums."
Artist Residency: Collaborative Art Project
Join artist, educator and water scientist Wendy Pabich, Ph.D., and create an impressive wave sculpture representing the water footprint of one pair of blue jeans (over 2,000 gallons used per pair). Pabich seeks to reveal the hidden demands on water through art, programs, and her forthcoming book Taking on Water (fall 2012).
Tues., April 17 – Thurs., April 19 | 10 am – 3pm daily
Included with museum admission
Press
North Shore Art Throb
Water Deva Blog: Catch the Wave – Water Footprinting in Action
Taking on Water
Wendy Pabich, water scientist, educator and artist, presents a lively talk based on her forthcoming book: Taking On Water: How One Water Expert Challenged Her Inner Hypocrite, Reduced her Water Footprint (without Sacrificing a Toasty Shower), and Found Nirvana. As founder and president of Water Futures, Inc., Pabich, Ph.D., works to find innovative solutions to preserving sustainable water resources. Taking On Water represents Pabich’s personal quest to critically examine her own water use while seeking solutions that can offer broader opportunities for positive change in communities. Co-sponsored by Salem Sound Coastwatch.
Included with museum admission (Salem Sound Coastwatch members admitted free)
Reservations by April 12 (call 978-745-9500, ext. 3011)
Press
North Shore Art Throb
Water Footprinting
A water footprint is the total volume of freshwater used, both directly and indirectly, to produce the goods and services consumed by an individual or community, and consists of (1) green water, the volume of rainwater consumed during the production process plus the water incorporated into the harvested crop or wood; (2) blue water, the volume of surface and groundwater consumed as a result of the production of the good or service; and (3) grey water, the freshwater pollution associated with the product over its full supply chain. We will discuss personal, corporate and national water footprints, virtual water trading, supply chains, consumer choice and implications for watershed integrity.
Guest Lecture in Global Freshwater Crisis
April 27, 2011
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA
April 27, 2011
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA
Our River: A Panel Discussion on the Big Wood River
What kinds of controls should the community exert upon the river? Should stream flow be managed? Should trout habitat be preserved? Who has the right to use water and for what purpose?
The Center hopes to touch on many of these topics and start a dialogue with different stakeholders, from conservationists to developers. Panelists are environmental scientist, Dr. Wendy Pabich, former Project Coordinator for the Wood River Land Trust, Kathryn Goldman, rancher Pete Van Der Meulen and former directer of the Idaho Department of Water Resources, Dr. David Tuthill.
Patagonia: Ice to Ocean
Slicing through the peaks of the southern Andes, the pure Río Baker is the main artery of the world’s third largest freshwater reserve. As an ecological hotspot and carbon sink, Patagonia is an icon of global wilderness. Fed by fast melting glaciers, the Rio Baker is dynamic and unstable. Climate change is causing rapid draining of glacial lakes and tsunami-like floods, killing hundreds of livestock and threatening a way of life. Proposed hydroelectric dams on the Río Baker and nearby Río Pascua further threaten the watershed. Widely criticized for ecological, economic, cultural and political reasons, many fear these dams would mark the beginning of large-scale frontier development in this vitally important bi-national region. Patagonia: Ice to Ocean will explore the hydrologic cycle of this vast and beautiful watershed, linking its massive glaciers to the Pacific Ocean, and capturing the extreme weather, culture and geography of Patagonia. Climate change, energy issues and the proposed dams will also be examined.
Testimonial
”On behalf of Chaffee Citizens for Sustainability, I would like to thank you Wendy for your informative and inspiring presentation “Patagonia: Ice to Ocean”. The pictures you showed us along with your clear and personal narration kept us glued and in awe. It is clear that serious environmental issues are occurring not just in our backyard but literally all over the planet. We appreciate your shining the light so clearly on the critical events that are happening in the Patagonia region. We look forward to hearing and seeing more.”
Press
http://salidacitizen.com/2010/05/patagonia-ice-to-ocean/
Peak Water
A panel with Wendy Pabich, Founder, Water Futures; Jonathan Leidich, President and CEO, Patagonia Adventure Expeditions; Tamin Pechet, CEO, Banyan Water LLC; and Rafael Simon, Venture Partner, VantagePoint Venture Partners; hosted by Russ Daggatt, Board Member, American Rivers.
Future in Review
May 13, 2010
Palos Verdes, CA
May 13, 2010
Palos Verdes, CA
Testimonial
“Wendy, you did a magnificent job as our water expert speaker for the Peak Water panel at the Annual Future in Review 2010 Event! Your passion, knowledge and commitment to global water solutions are clearly apparent to all who attended the event - C level executives in technology, finance, government and world press. I hope you'll lead our Water Panel next year as well!”
Water Futures
Water has always been precious in the West. Yet, increasing pressure from development, industry, rising populations and climate change is upping the ante. This session will focus on understanding the value of our water resources, our failure to properly steward them, and the ways in which we, as a community, can employ strategies that recognize the links between water, energy and land to develop a more sustainable water future.
Testimonial
“Wendy Pabich is one of the rare speakers who is both scientist and artist. The artist side gives her the ability to connect with audiences of all knowledge levels without sacrificing scientific rigor. She is a wonderful speaker and can make water issues come alive.”
Water: Waste Not, Want Not
Water's essential. Water's limited. Water's wasted. Water we do now? It's 2016, and a new President – the first from a historically suppressed minority group (biologists) – has just been elected on a platform of environmental resource reform. Water issues threaten both the fragile U.S. economic recovery (brought about by the retiring administration) and the health and well being of the planet. In this time of crisis, the new President's handlers decide to confront their harshest critics head on by submitting to a hostile appearance on the number one news network four years running: Comedy Central. The President – based on over two decades of pioneering experience with constructed wetlands and natural “waste”water treatment/reuse systems – defends his administration's aggressive water conservation and reuse (WCR) reforms against withering satirical critique fed by conventional engineering wisdom and the powerful inertia lobby.
Since polls show that most people get the majority of their information from satirical journalism sources (e.g. Daily Show, Colbert Report, SNL, Fox News), our interactive session will address the serious problems/solutions of water use/reuse within those familiar guidelines. Join our troupe as we take a critical – and humorous – look at the serious subject of water use, abuse and reuse in the developed environment. Particular focus and project examples will include decentralized wastewater systems, the nexus of water & energy, and natural water treatment utilizing biomimicry and constructed wetlands.
Testimonial
"Perhaps you're ready to discard everything you thought you knew about water, its infrastructure, and the ways that we 'manage' our water and waste so that you can become truly educated on the subject? If you've answered yes, than you'd be remiss if your plans did not include Wendy Pabich on your path to complete understanding. When Wendy took part in the session 'Waste Not, Want Not' at our deep-green conference this year, there wasn't a head not scratched, a side not split, nor a seat to be had. She and her team brought humor and in-depth, cutting-edge knowledge to this subject, as the 'standing room only' spilled out into the halls. Don't think twice and secure these guys. They're the best on this subject, bar none."
Darby Burn Strong
Program Coordinator
International Living Building Institute / Cascadia Region Green Building Council
Program Coordinator
International Living Building Institute / Cascadia Region Green Building Council
Press
http://djcoregon.com/news/2009/05/14/it8217s-definitely-uncool-to-waste-water/