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Transcript of Community Partners Meeting September
9/12/2012
Cassandra McKinney – Director, Green Economy and Sustainable Water Center
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EVAPORATION TRANSPIRATION
CONDENSATION PRECIPITATION
RUNOFF INFILTRATION
GROUNDWATER SURFACE WATER WETLANDS/FENS
The Great Lakes
contain one-fifth of
the world's fresh
surface water.
Lake Michigan is the
third largest Great
Lake by surface area
and the sixth largest
freshwater lake in the
world.
Each pound of dark chocolate is 40 percent cocoa paste, 20 percent coca butter Cocoa paste has a water footprint of 3,993.8 gallons of water for 1 pound chocolate Cocoa butter has a water footprint of 6,091.7 gallons of water for 1 pound
1 pound of Chocolate requires: 3,170 Gallons of Water
If everyone in the world drank a cup of coffee each morning, it would “cost” about 32 trillion gallons of
water a year
1 cup of coffee requires:
37 gallons of water
1 gallon of coffee requires:
880 gallons of water
In the summer, about half of our water uses goes to
watering our lawn and garden.
A home car wash can go through 80 to 140 gallons
An open faucet or hose can pour out 530 gallons an hour
“Water is crucial for the economy. Virtually every
industry from agriculture, electric power and
industrial manufacturing to beverage, apparel,
and tourism relies on it to grow and ultimately
sustain their business.” Pacific Institute, Water Scarcity & Climate Change:
Growing Risks for Businesses and Investors
2000-2009 World Water Conflicts Drought and water
inequities spark
killings in India
(2009)
Water clashes
kill 40 in Kenya
and Ethiopia
(2006)
Mexican farmers
shot in duel over
spring (2004)
Information from the Pacific Institute: http://www.worldwater.org/conflict/map/
Terrorists Target
Water Systems
(2002)
Revenues of the world's water-related
businesses will rise from $522
billion in 2007 to nearly $1 trillion
by 2020, and global water shortages
will drive the need for innovative
water technology and efficiency of
use.
Source: New York based Lux Research
Why is it that water takes up
70% of the earth’s surface and 60% of our bodies, yet
so little of our thinking?
Imagine turning water problems into
opportunities!
Develop a Center for Sustainable Water Practices
Working Mission Statement:
The Center for Sustainable Water Practices seeks to make a positive
impact with respect to preserving and protecting the Water Quantity
and Quality in Northeastern Illinois by mobilizing and connecting
business leaders and academia to water sustainability and the green
economy.
Director
Business Community
University Partners
Community
Government Partners
Utilities
Not-For- Profit Orgs.
Develop a vision, mission and goals for the Center
Review and evaluate: National Great Rivers Research and Education Center in Alton, IL
The Milwaukee Water Council Model
Establish a central hub for information exchange Stay abreast of environmental research and begin to create an archive of
information.
Raise awareness with stakeholders and the community about the center
through: ▪ Workshops, Conferences, Peer-to-Peer Forums
▪ Multiple Media Sources: Social Media, Newspaper, Video, Blog, etc.
▪ Outreach to schools and guidance counselors
Translate research into educational programming to increase the
adoption of sustainable water practices;
Promote the understanding of the Great Lakes, watersheds, floodplains,
groundwater and the interactions between the built and natural
environment;
Work in partnership with the business community to connect
coursework to the evolving economy;
Translate education into jobs!
What should the college focus on for sustainable water?
What is happening now in sustainable water management that is being done well? What could be done better?
What regulations are holding back sustainable water or could be used to improve our efforts to sustainably manage water?
What do you see as current and future needs for programs?
Government, business and industry? ▪ Certificates, professional development, continuing education…
Community education? ▪ Workshops…
▪ How do we inform the public about this program?
How could we best prepare students for work in sustainable water? ▪ Focus area? Certificate programs? Transfer curriculum?
Who should be the key partners in the development of the Center?
Would you be interested in participating in an advisory group?
Questions?
“We abuse land because we regard it as a commodity belonging to us. When we see land as a community to which we belong, we may begin to
use it with love and respect.” Aldo Leopold, A Sand County Almanac
Cassandra McKinney Director, Green Economy and Sustainable Water Center
19351 W Washington Street
Grayslake, IL 60030-1198
Phone: (847) 543-2645