In February the Green Team Presents:

WATER 101: SINK OR SWIM – Learning How to Be Resilient

This two-part presentation and discussion series focuses on resilience, offering factual insights and sustainable solutions for navigating turbulent times in Pinellas County, Florida—a region uniquely surrounded by water. Participants will explore how to protect themselves and the environment in the face of local water challenges.

Part One: Understanding & Working with Our Water System  

When: February 15th, 11:45 AM  

Where: UUSP Sanctuary 

Barbara Nordsiij  

A Scientific Overview of the Water Cycle 

Screening of “A Lingering Drought Has Florida Feeling the Heat”, a short video 

Aimee Jackson  

Our Water Problems 

The Pinellas County Evacuation Map  

We acknowledge Climate Change and the special challenges presented to us.  

and that earth, air, fire and water are interactive elements working together in complex cycles. What are the Most Critical Water Challenges to us in Tampa Bay and the Gulf? 

Flooding Rising Sea Levels, Drought, Water Pollution  

Causes: Hurricanes & Tropical Storms, Global Warming 

HOW TO CREATE SUSTAINABILITY and RESILIENCE:  

GSI: GREEN STORMWATER INFRASTRUCTURE – what is it and how we can put it to use with visual  Illustrations and explanations 

PROBLEMS WITH PLASTICS 

PRACTICAL APPROACHES FOR HOMEOWNERS, CONDO DWELLERS AND RENTERS Question and Answer Period 

Water 101: Sink or Swim: “Wading In”  

Part Two: The Ripple Effect: Protecting Our Whales & Water  

When: February 22, 11:45 AM  

Where: UUSP Sanctuary 

Pat Fling  

An interactive workshop to understand the threats and solutions on a national, state and local level to our water  resources and action steps to make a difference. This discussion will include quality, supply and policy issues.  Our local critically endangered Gulf of Mexico Rice’s Whale faces major threats as we will share solutions to  prevent extinction. Participants will share what they are currently doing to make a difference and learn about the  next steps. Pat Fling is a UUSP member, and co-chair of the Political Committee of the Suncoast Sierra Club.