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We’ve got some huge updates coming to WCID now that we’ve figured out the files are IN the computer, and I couldn’t be more excited to share them with you.
First things first: If you work in policy (as an actual policymaker, or at a policy shop) at the US national, state, or local level, please respond directly to this email and introduce yourself — we’ve got a new tool in beta I’d love to invite you to.
In the meantime: Lots of meaningful, new and trending actions below — if you see something that speaks to you (or shouts at you), remember you can save it to your handy-dandy WCID To Do list, free for 30 days. Get yours here.
Let’s get it.
— Quinn
Donate to the Global Restoration Initiative
The consequences of land degradation affect billions, as damaged forests, farms, grasslands and mangroves lead to less water and food. Donate to the GRI’s efforts to restore millions of hectares of deforested land. Go now.
Improve water quality in Baltimore
Did the Orioles really set themselves back this year? Sure. But that doesn’t mean they shouldn’t have clean water. Blue Water Baltimore's efforts to reduce pollution and improve water quality for everyone. It’s kind of required for survival? Go now.
Protect Alabama’s rivers
Yes, it’s true, Tommy Tuberville was a terrible coach and is a terrible senator, but again people, that doesn’t mean Alabama’s rivers should pay the price. Thankfully, the Alabama Rivers Alliance advocates for water policy across the state. Give them a nod. Go now.
Show up for African wildlife
African Impact coordinates community-driven wildlife and public health projects with measurable outcomes, across the continent. Want to help out in Kenya, Mozambique, Zambia, and more? Go now.
Got a spare 1-12 weeks?
Closer to Costa Rica? Or Thailand? Check out GVI’s conservation volunteer programs — always aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals — in partnership with local orgs on the ground. Go now.
Ok, then what about Nepal?
Raleigh International offers 4, 5, 7, or 10 week volunteer expeditions to transform yourself, create real impact, and connect deeply with communities you’d never otherwise interact with. Go now.
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Need an ecology refresher?
Our friends at Crash Course made a whole course about how nature is fuckin’ lit. Fall in love with the environment we are so organically and reliant on — and learn how to best protect it — with their awesome video series. Go now.
Oh, you think you’re into fish?
Try FishBase on for size.
Join 2500+ collaborators to build, protect, and learn from this global encyclopedia of 36,000+ fish species — an invaluable platform that services sustainable fisheries and biodiversity conservation. Go now.
Right but what fish are you eating, exactly
Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson once said we need to figure out how to use the ocean without using it up, and it’s more true than ever.
Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch app was one of my first entries into more sustainable pescatarianism, and it remains the gold standard for suppliers, restaurants, grocery stores, and consumers. Go now.
Who hurt you?
The Center of Biological Diversity does important work — their map of threatened and endangered species by US county (powered by esri) helps dial home what requires our protection, just outside our front doors. Go now.
Gary! Is that TP from the world’s oldest tree??
Use canopy planet’s tool to make sure you’re not wiping with (or printing on) what’s left of some invaluable carbon-rich forest (here), and then insist your company orders the drastically more sustainable version from our friends at Who Gives A Crap (here).
That was a fun one. It doesn’t take much to learn about, reconnect with, and protect what’s around us. We’re so lucky to have this world. Have you SEEN Mars?
Remember: Members can always save actions for later with an WCID To Do List!
Thank you — as always — for giving a shit.
— Quinn
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