Having grown up on the beach, I learned that I could never completely shake the sand out of my shoes. I am forever imprinted with a stong connection to a shoreline. I was thrilled to discover the lastest project of one of my favorite websites – Treehugger.com. They have introduced Blue August – a month long dedication to the water on our planet.
With water covering more than 70 percent of the globe and yet drinkable water in precious short supply, this is a most timely topic to dive into. You will discover the magnificent beauty and horrifying destruction of the lifeblood of the oceans – coral reefs. They take us on an in-depth look at marine life, water purification, rivers, and everything associated with impacting our beloved beaches.
This article appears in Aug 5-11, 2009.
