And So It Flows

In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, interviews Gidon Bromberg,  Israeli director of EcoPeace Middle East. Gidon shares how EcoPeace created teams of Jordanian, Palestinian and Israeli environmentalists for Middle East peace . Gidon also discusses his new Green Blue Deal.

In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, interviews John Krol, Candidate for Mayor of Pittsfield, about his water platform for Pittsfield, MA. John Krrol discusses water recreation, his involvement in creating Riverway Park, water rates, water infrastructure, GE, PCBs and more.

In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, interviews Laurie Smith, of North Street Coin Op, the laundry hangout in Pittsfield, MA. Laurie Smith talks about Laundry Love, where low-income folks do free laundry. Laurie also shares how cistern water systems can help save water.

In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, interviews Jane Winn, Executive Director of Berkshire Environmental Action Team (BEAT). Jane discusses the work of BEAT, her life as an environmentalist, and General Electric’s tainted legacy, which includes a proposed PCB dump in Lee, MA.

In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, interviews Allison Eagan of Principal Planner of Berkshire Regional Planning and Jim McGrath, Pittsfield Open Space, and Natural Resource Program Manager.  Allison and Jim share about trees, water and  plans for environmental regeneration.

In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, interviews Missy and Rob Leab of Ioka Valley Farm. The Farm produces pure maple syrup and specialty maple products. Missy and Rob share about maple syrup’s relationship to water, local agriculture, and other assorted foodie and farmy stuff.  

In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, interviews retired Marine Capt Matthew Hoh. A former US State Dept official and Marine Corps commander, Matthew shares about the environmental impact of 30 years of war on the ancient rivers of Babylon, the Tigris and Euphrates rivers.

In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, interviews Purdue University environmental engineer Andrew Whelton, who is testing for toxins in the waters of East Palestine, OH. Andrew shares his environmental findings in East Palestine, since the Norfolk Southern train derailment.

In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, interviews Donna Steckline and Esther Larkin, of Trinity Episcopal Church of Arrington, VA , the creators of WaterLockn, a mini water retreat of LocknFest, a famous music festival.  They share about WaterLockn, spirituality and LocknFest.

In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, interviews Steven Bateman, founder of the 31st Annual Harry A. Bateman Memorial Fishing Derby. Steven shares about why he started the Jimmy Fund event, in Pittsfield, MA, to honor his dad Harry, who died in 1992 after a long battle with cancer. 

In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, has a freestyle show. Leslie shares his unique blend of water music, water news, water culture and deep water talk. He brings water outside the cup.

In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, interviews Joshua Bloom, Lee, MA, the former 5th District town representative. Joshua shares about how the proposed GE PCB dump brought together an incredible unity, across the political spectrum to fight against the proposed dump.

In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, interviews Kathi Riley, massage therapist, energy healer and founder of Embrace Potential. Kathi shares how water runs through all of healing. Also, Kathi shares an H2O affirmation, “I am hopeful, vibrant and fully alive.”

In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, interviews Michael Pergola,  founder of the Center for reGenerative Ecology, Education & Enterprise Development (CREEED). Michael discusses regeneration as it refers to ecosystems, especially water, food, economies and life.

In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, interviews Fidel Moreno,  the indigenous activist, film director, sustainability trainer and spiritual leader. Fidel discusses Standing Rock protests, Hopi Prophecy and a path forward for healing to our water, and planet.

In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, interviews Courtney Gilardi,  an advocate for safe cell towers for Pittsfield, MA. Able to garner national attention to Pittsfield’s cell tower issues, Courtney also discusses how cell tower issues are related to water.

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In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, interviews Jerry Ensminger, retired Marine Master Sergeant, who led the charge to unearth the toxic water mess @ Camp Lejeune. Jerry and Leslie also discuss how Jerry is planning to visit the Berkshires and get involved in the water contamination issues of the region. 

In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, interviews Stephanie Haboush Plunkett is the Deputy Director and Chief Curator of the Norman Rockwell Museum regarding the water related works of Norman Rockwell. Stephanie and Leslie will also splash out and hash out water works such as the eminently fun Hey Fellers, Come On In! created […]

In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, is back from a recent hiatus and shares great news with our water loving audience. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT – The announcement is that Jerry Ensminger, Former Marine Sergeant, Who Led The Charge To Clean Up The Toxic Water Situation @ Camp Lejeune will be making a […]

Ahoy water loving mateys, in this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, interviews one of the founders of International Talk Like A Pirate Day. John Baur, who is also known by his nom de pirate “Ol’ Chumbucket”. Ol’ Chumbucket is the co-creator of International Talk Like a Pirate Day, which is celebrated on […]

In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, interviews Clare Lahey, of Lee, MA. Clare lives about 800 hundred yards from the proposed site of the proposed PCB Dump in Lee, MA Clare shares personal journey with the epic PCB dump proposed for Lee, MA and highlights how her personal journey with the proposed […]

In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, illustrates the value of water by having a chill show. A relaxed show. He shares ideas of water, music of water and water consciousness and other cool things. In this show, Leslie Gabriel urges us all to enjoy and love our water.

In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, interviews nationally recognized environmental educator and master naturalist Victor C. Capelli. Victor was also the former resident naturalist for Springside Park and is one of the founders of Berkshire Urban Forest. Victor describes how he first got interested in Urban Forests. We also discuss how […]

In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, interviews Kristina Cardot, of Corazonidos Community School.  Kristina describes how she first got interested in water access for children. We also discuss Corazonidos’s new hands-on water education taking place at Pittsfield’s Riverway Park and why its important to how educational practices should provide a connection […]