Epsilon Sigma Phi (ESP) is sponsoring a series of webinars related to Water in the 21st Century. \u00a0ESP\u00a0is one of the oldest organizations of Extension Professionals. It\u2019s mission is to foster standards of excellence in the Extension System and to develop the Extension profession and professional. Since Epsilon Sigma Phi was established in 1927, members have worked to strengthen the impact of the Extension System\u2019s ability to address needs of individuals and communities through research based education.<\/p>\n
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The webinars are listed below:<\/p>\n
ESP Public Issues Webinar Series: Water in the 21st Century<\/strong><\/p>\n Wed. Sept. 20; 4pm EST<\/strong><\/em> <\/p>\n Wed. Sept. 27; 4pm EST<\/strong><\/em> <\/p>\n Wed. Oct. 4; 3pm EST<\/strong><\/em> <\/p>\n Wed. Oct. 18; 4pm EST<\/strong><\/em> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Epsilon Sigma Phi (ESP) is sponsoring a series of webinars related to Water in the 21st Century. \u00a0ESP\u00a0is one of the oldest organizations of Extension Professionals. It\u2019s mission is to foster standards of excellence in the Extension System and to develop the Extension profession and professional. Since Epsilon Sigma Phi was established in 1927, members have worked to strengthen the impact of the Extension System\u2019s ability to address needs of individuals and communities through research based education.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":145,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-435","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/water\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/435","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/water\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/water\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/water\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/145"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/water\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=435"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/water\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/435\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":436,"href":"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/water\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/435\/revisions\/436"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/water\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=435"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/water\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=435"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/water\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=435"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\nWater: Human Consumption and Safety
\nDebra Bolton, Extension Specialist, Kansas State University Research & Extension This webinar will explore human water consumption as it relates to people living in poverty because of displacement from homelands and other factors contributing to risk. A measurement of success in moving populations away from vulnerability and toward self-sufficiency came from the Millennium Development Goals of reducing persistent poverty and infant mortality, and increasing access to clean water. Dr. Bolton will discuss how we can identify families-at-risk and provide community education to address issues of water quality and poverty.<\/p>\n
\nWater: The Lifeblood of Communities
\nJonathan Aguilar, Assistant Professor, Kansas State University Research & Extension
\nThis webinar will explore water use topics in Kansas, which can be applicable throughout the country. Kansas is unique because the eastern section, often, has more-than-adequate water. In the western region, which is semi-arid, other issues have to be addressed through varying conservation practices. Dr. Aguilar will discuss the issues between water quality and water quantity addressed by states with abundant water and those with inadequate water resources.<\/p>\n
\nWater First for Thirst: Policy, System, and Environment Changes to Promote Water Consumption
\nCarol Smathers, MS, MPH, Assistant Professor and Field Specialist in Youth Wellness and Nutrition, Ohio State University Extension
\nReplacing sugary beverages with healthier options\u2014especially water\u2014is a key public health priority. Over 100 studies have linked sweetened beverages and overweight\/obesity. On average, each American consumes almost 50 gallons of sugary drinks a year, equivalent to about 38 pounds of sugar. Every serving of sugary drinks a child consumes increases his or her chances of becoming overweight or obese by about 60%. For adults, consuming 1 or more sugary drinks each day increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by about 25%. Learn about policy, system, and environment change strategies Extension can help implement to promote water consumption across communities.<\/p>\n
\nWater-related Impacts from Climate Change: Tools and Resources for Extension Professionals
\nPaul Lachapelle, Associate Professor and Extension Community Development Specialist, Montana State University
\nMadison Boone, Institute on Ecosystems, Montana State University
\nDroughts and extreme precipitation events are projected to become more acute and impactful as a result of climate change in the coming decades. This webinar will explore issues related to water and water supply for rural and urban areas in the United States and various tools and resources available to Extension faculty for outreach and research.<\/p>\n