Reflections on Water – Blog Action Day 2010

Water is the driving force of all nature

– Leonardo da Vinci

I was raised on the shores of Lake Huron, and spent summer vacations on a northern Ontario lake; I have traversed amazonian rivers, and hiked along mountain streams hunting for insects. At work or at play, water has been a contributing factor in my development as a scientist and as a photographer.

Besides being inspirational, water is of course the lifeblood for all living things on earth, and a major impact on all  non-living things as well. As every grade schooler can tell you, the water cycle nourishes life and sets Earth and its inhabitants apart from other planets in our galactic neighbourhood (so far).

Sadly, despite our utter dependence on water, humans the world over often take it for granted, resulting in devastating environmental damage. Throughout the course of the day, I’ll be sharing a few stories all relating to my travels and the impact that humans have had on the aquatic environments I’ve experienced. Consider me your river guide through a small stream of stories and photos, and I encourage you to branch out towards the deeper waters of Blog Action Day 2010 and explore the other topics being discussed around the world today. Stay tuned, MTC…