Saturday, July 9, 2011

WATERKEEPER ALLIANCE CONFERENCE 2011

WATERKEEPER ALLIANCE CONFERENCE 2011

Waterkeepers from all over the world gathered in Chicago Illinois for our annual conference. As with all past conferences, this one was power packed and full of learning, networking, fellowship, and just plain fun!

It was my great honor to be a part and capture these truly heroic advocates of clean water for the worlds waterways. I am John L. Wathen, Hurricane CREEKKEEPER, Friends of Hurricane Creek. 




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Friday, July 1, 2011

Day 02 WATERKEEPER Alliance Conference 2011

Day 02 WATERKEEPER Alliance Conference 2011

At this years annual WATERKEEPER Alliance conference in Chicago, Ill. Chasidy Fisher Hobbs, Emerald COASTKEEPER gives a brilliant speech on behalf of "Save Our Gulf". www.saveourgulf.com
Day 02 at Ravina with "kd lang" was a great venue. A park setting with a large bandstand.





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Day 03 WATERKEEPER Alliance Conference 2011

Day 03 WATERKEEPER Alliance Conference 2011

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Photo Copyright JLW


Late night on day 3 was quite a night. We were entertained at the "Kingston Mines" in Chicago. I almost did not go thinking it was a tour of a mine! I was certainly surprised to find Mr. Eric "Guitar" Davis playing a style of blues that was some of the best licks I have heard in a long time. His band "The Troublemakers" Made WATERKEEPERS feel right at home by joining us in the crowd.







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Day 04 WATERKEEPER Alliance Conference 2011

Day 04 WATERKEEPER Conference 2011
Day 04 of the conference is always the most energizing. This years ending events were no different.




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Day 04 WATERKEEPERS (After Hours)

Day 04 WATERKEEPERS (After Hours)

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. gave a rousing speech about what WATERKEEPERS are and when we got our start. It is clear why we believe that every waterway needs a KEEPER.














After Bobby's speech we had a night to remember (or not) leaving energized and fortified for another year in the big fist fight for clean water.



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