Imagine Water Works

What if we had the space to imagine

How a Warming Climate and the Bonnet Carré Spillway threaten Coastal Fishermen + Climate and COVID-19

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Fishermen have been left to “wonder how much longer their businesses can survive. Even before the coronavirus pandemic brought the nation’s economy to a screeching halt, last year’s spillway openings followed a string of disasters — notably Hurricane Katrina in 2005 and the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in 2010 — that only allowed for brief windows of recovery.”

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Trans Clippers Project

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Hair clippers for transgender, nonbinary, and two-spirit individuals experiencing dysphoria or unsafe conditions during COVID-19.

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Free Resources for Coronavirus Response + What Does This Mean for Climate Justice?

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In response to the coronavirus pandemic, we’re focusing this month’s WaterMark on mutual aid. Below you’ll find a list of resources (including a sample Public Health Emergency Plan) to aid employers, workers, freelancers, artists, and educators in preparing and responding to COVID-19.

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New Plan Looks at Industry’s Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Louisiana

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“Louisiana will not just accept or adapt to climate change impacts… Louisiana will do its part to address climate change,” said Edwards. “Another truth we can’t ignore is that our state economy, and the nation at large, depends on Louisiana’s strong industrial sector.”

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How To Stop Freaking Out About Climate Change + Louisiana Tribes File Complaint with the UN

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Four coastal Louisiana tribes and one in Alaska that say the U.S. government violated their human rights by failing to take action on climate change have submitted a formal complaint to the United Nations in Switzerland.

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Native Plant Academy, Gulf South for a Green New Deal, and Other Water News

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A network of organizations from across the Gulf South has published a regional Green New Deal policy platform that aims to build on the national policy of the same name. It emphasizes clean energy jobs, environmental justice, and transitioning away from fossil fuels.

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The Viewing Corner: Water on Film

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Watch Locked, Water Warriors, L’Eau Est La Vie’s The Fight at Standing Rock Continues in the Bayous of Louisiana, From the Muddy Mississippi to Morocco’s Medinas, and more — all in one place.

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7 Reasons to Support Trans-led Organizations on Transgender Day of Remembrance (and Every Other Day, Too)

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On Trans Day of Remembrance, remember those who were taken from us — and support those of us who are still here. #TDOR

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Queer/Trans Guide to Hurricane Season

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A storm guide for our queer, transgender, nonbinary, and two-spirit siblings. In 2017 with a storm in the Gulf, we threw together a quick hurricane guide specifically geared toward people who have moved to New Orleans and who may be experiencing their first storm. With the knowledge of multi-generation New Orleanians, hazard mitigation specialists, friends and neighbors, we created a Google document with all the tips and tricks to preparing for a storm.

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STORM Q&A: ISAIAS

Most of yall know how it works by now. For a decade we’ve given you accurate information about every named storm in the Gulf, day to day and moment to moment.

There’s a first time for everything, but we haven’t gotten it wrong yet.

We were with you, telling you to evacuate for Hurricane Ida if you can (and actively helping folks evacuate), telling you Hurricane Rafael (who?) would miss us completely and not to worry, and sharing power after Hurricane Zeta. You can see most of our Q&As forever pinned at the top of our IG profile.

Thank you for sharing your questions, knowledge, and worries with us throughout the years! We know Hurricane Season is a lot, start to finish.

That said: We are NOT worried about Isaias in and around New Orleans. That’s why we haven’t been telling you to prepare.

And still, you might have questions! Or feelings to share! We’re here for that — drop them in the question box in our stories, or DM them to us.

Right now we are recommending that local folks stay calm, help others stay calm, enjoy the beautiful weather we are having today, and don’t cancel your weekend plans unless they include being on a boat in the Gulf... (which, ahem, if you DO have a boat, we’re always open to invites, just sayin’).

Our discernment is rooted in being Native to here, on our homelands. It’s rooted in talks with our Maw Maws and Paw Paws. It’s rooted in studying heaps of information from meteorologists, government entities, and charts and graphs — while also watching the land, birds, clouds in real time. It’s rooted in Emergency Management training and many years of experience.

Everything we share is fact checked (or if we’re unsure, we’re clear about that too). Send us your questions and worries! We got you.

Or send us your pics of something beautiful or interesting outside right now. We’d love those, too.

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STORM Q&A: ISAIAS Most of yall know how it works by now. For a decade we’ve given you accurate information about every named storm in the Gulf, day to day and moment to moment. There’s a first time for everything, but we haven’t gotten it wrong yet. We were with you, telling you to evacuate for Hurricane Ida if you can (and actively helping folks evacuate), telling you Hurricane Rafael (who?) would miss us completely and not to worry, and sharing power after Hurricane Zeta. You can see most of our Q&As forever pinned at the top of our IG profile. Thank you for sharing your questions, knowledge, and worries with us throughout the years! We know Hurricane Season is a lot, start to finish. That said: We are NOT worried about Isaias in and around New Orleans. That’s why we haven’t been telling you to prepare. And still, you might have questions! Or feelings to share! We’re here for that — drop them in the question box in our stories, or DM them to us. Right now we are recommending that local folks stay calm, help others stay calm, enjoy the beautiful weather we are having today, and don’t cancel your weekend plans unless they include being on a boat in the Gulf... (which, ahem, if you DO have a boat, we’re always open to invites, just sayin’). Our discernment is rooted in being Native to here, on our homelands. It’s rooted in talks with our Maw Maws and Paw Paws. It’s rooted in studying heaps of information from meteorologists, government entities, and charts and graphs — while also watching the land, birds, clouds in real time. It’s rooted in Emergency Management training and many years of experience. Everything we share is fact checked (or if we’re unsure, we’re clear about that too). Send us your questions and worries! We got you. Or send us your pics of something beautiful or interesting outside right now. We’d love those, too.

RESOURCE: Printed copies now available at The Imagination Farm! DM us to coordinate a pickup, or stop by next Saturday August 15th from 9-11am (we’ll have sandbags and other supplies available on that day too!).

The New Orleans Community Resource Guide for Resistance & Renewal AKA 100 pages of fact-checked free and low-cost resources, ranging from food and shelter to healthcare and legal support, can also be viewed or downloaded via our website and is at every branch of the New Orleans Public Library.

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RESOURCE: Printed copies now available at The Imagination Farm! DM us to coordinate a pickup, or stop by next Saturday August 15th from 9-11am (we’ll have sandbags and other supplies available on that day too!). The New Orleans Community Resource Guide for Resistance & Renewal AKA 100 pages of fact-checked free and low-cost resources, ranging from food and shelter to healthcare and legal support, can also be viewed or downloaded via our website and is at every branch of the New Orleans Public Library.

🐰 NAME OUR BUNNY RESCUE!🐰
It’s your turn to vote for the winner!

How to vote:
1. Send $5 through Venmo (@imaginewaterworks) or our website (imaginewaterworks.org)
2. Include the name you’re voting for in the donation notes

🐰 Every $5 = one vote
🐰 You can vote more than once
🐰 We’ll post leaderboard updates via @theimaginationfarm and stories
🐰 If your favorite name starts falling behind on the leaderboard, you can always vote again 😉

✨ BONUS ✨ If you become a monthly sustaining donor, we’ll double your votes AND mail you a limited edition bunny block print, handmade by our team.

Voting ends Sunday night! 📣

Name translations:
🐰 “Huya” is Chitimacha for “thank you” and basically a spirit of goodness
🐰 “Blanc” = “white” in French, may be paired with tit’ (little like petite) for tit’ Blanc
🐰 “Jacques” and “Potat” rhyme! It’s a play off “patate”, French for potato / in Cajun circles we also use patate to refer to babies and other lil round cuties

* Our ambitious fundraising goal is $1000 to cover the initial setup, hurricane bunny evacuation supplies, and a year of care. This guy was a very unexpected permanent visitor/rescue who was dumped at the welding shop across the street. Every donation helps us provide medical care, food, supplies, shelter, and all the bunny necessities for a new life at the farm.

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🐰 NAME OUR BUNNY RESCUE!🐰 It’s your turn to vote for the winner! How to vote: 1. Send $5 through Venmo (@imaginewaterworks) or our website (imaginewaterworks.org) 2. Include the name you’re voting for in the donation notes 🐰 Every $5 = one vote 🐰 You can vote more than once 🐰 We’ll post leaderboard updates via @theimaginationfarm and stories 🐰 If your favorite name starts falling behind on the leaderboard, you can always vote again 😉 ✨ BONUS ✨ If you become a monthly sustaining donor, we’ll double your votes AND mail you a limited edition bunny block print, handmade by our team. Voting ends Sunday night! 📣 Name translations: 🐰 “Huya” is Chitimacha for “thank you” and basically a spirit of goodness 🐰 “Blanc” = “white” in French, may be paired with tit’ (little like petite) for tit’ Blanc 🐰 “Jacques” and “Potat” rhyme! It’s a play off “patate”, French for potato / in Cajun circles we also use patate to refer to babies and other lil round cuties * Our ambitious fundraising goal is $1000 to cover the initial setup, hurricane bunny evacuation supplies, and a year of care. This guy was a very unexpected permanent visitor/rescue who was dumped at the welding shop across the street. Every donation helps us provide medical care, food, supplies, shelter, and all the bunny necessities for a new life at the farm.

Last post and our full lineup. Only a few hours left to register!

Folks outside of the age requirement are now also welcome. If we have extra spots, you’ll get a chance to join us until all spots are filled.

Indigenous Youth Farmers Program Registration due JULY 1: bit.ly/tifyouth26

Program details:
- August through November
- 6 workshops
- 2 field trips
- $300 stipend
- graduation + certificate of completion
- travel support within Orleans, Jefferson, and St. Bernard
- 30-42 hours of hands-on farm work/training
- option to become a paid Imagination Farmer at the end of the program

Open to youth ages 15-26 with North, Central, or South American Indigenous heritage.

* We encourage participation for all, including BIPOC individuals and multi-tribal, multi-racial, and multi-ethnic individuals. No one will be turned away due to a lack of tribal information or enrollment. Reach out to deja@imaginewaterworks.org with questions or help on the application.

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Last post and our full lineup. Only a few hours left to register! Folks outside of the age requirement are now also welcome. If we have extra spots, you’ll get a chance to join us until all spots are filled. Indigenous Youth Farmers Program Registration due JULY 1: bit.ly/tifyouth26 Program details: - August through November - 6 workshops - 2 field trips - $300 stipend - graduation + certificate of completion - travel support within Orleans, Jefferson, and St. Bernard - 30-42 hours of hands-on farm work/training - option to become a paid Imagination Farmer at the end of the program Open to youth ages 15-26 with North, Central, or South American Indigenous heritage. * We encourage participation for all, including BIPOC individuals and multi-tribal, multi-racial, and multi-ethnic individuals. No one will be turned away due to a lack of tribal information or enrollment. Reach out to deja@imaginewaterworks.org with questions or help on the application.