Wildscreen's portal for the wildlife and environmental media industryClean Water, Common Ground
Submitted by: Daniel S. Janik
Whether we care to admit it or not, every one of us contributes to the pollution of land and water, either directly or indirectly. From determining how much detergent to use to make clothes brighter to helplessly watching as some engine oil escapes down the sewer - everything has an impact on the land and ultimately on our water. Consequently, everyone needs to take ownership in helping to protect and maintain the environment. Nowhere is this more vital than on Northshore Oahu in Hawaii, with its pristine Mokuleia Beach, considered one of the loveliest beaches in the world. In fact, Mokuleia presents an ideal model - a general microcosm - for studying the effects that people have on water quality in all countries, including mainland USA, especially in terms of land management and water quality control.
While federal, state and local government agencies diligently monitor and regulate water usage and discharge, it is often the everyday activities of people that really affect water quality. In Clean Water Common Ground, native Hawaiians, local residents, commercial developers and university, federal, state and local officials, together examine the impacts of point and non-point source pollution taking place even as you read this on the local environment. They examine the impact of land use and misuse and offer measures that are needed to stem the persistent tide of environmental degradation. They also discuss ways in which the public, including children, can be made aware of this ever-growing concern.
A penetrating look at Hawaii's struggles to address water quality issues in "paradise," Clean Water, Common Ground contends that the responsibility of maintaining good conservation practice is everyday upon each one of us. We must recognize the dramatic role water has in shaping our environment, and how it affects different species of animals and fish in the ocean, and their delicate and essential balance. If we address the chief threats to our environment and determine the measures needed to tackle those threats head-on, we may be able to preserve both water and land for many generations to come. But we must act now.
"Two years in the making, Clean Water, Common Ground proved a challenging project," says producer Daniel Janik. "In the course of production,
three of principals lost work positions as a direct result of participating in the effort. Getting this film out is my way of honoring their selfless dedication to the environment."
This approximately 29 minute, made for TV, full screen, color DVD includes a studio discussion, highlighting the key issues posed in the film.
Daniel Janik MD PhD is the former Cooperative Extension Service Water Quality Agent for Northshore Oahu in association with the University of Hawaii at Manoa Department of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources. He is a practicing physician, specializing in environmental medicine and an Honored Fellow of both the American College of Preventive Medicine and American Association of Integrative Medicine. A Former Water Quality Research Associate with the U.S. National Academy of Science at NASA Johnson and Ames Research Centers, he also served as scientific advisor and water quality agent for the Kaiaka-Waialua Hydrologic Unit Area Project upon which this film is based. The film was directed by Hawaii's own Mary Tuti Baker.
The DVD aired over 10 times on Hawaii Olelo Community Television. The National Film Network recently selected, digitally-enhanced and re-released this work as a DVD under the same name. To acquire the DVD or showing rights, go to https://www.nationalfilmnetwork.com/Store/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=511
For more information:
Daniel S. Janik
2630 Kapiolani Blvd #1601
Honolulu, HI 96826 USA
Phone/FAX 808-941-3927
Email drjanik@gmail.com
Whether we care to admit it or not, every one of us contributes to the pollution of land and water, either directly or indirectly. From determining how much detergent to use to make clothes brighter to helplessly watching as some engine oil escapes down the sewer - everything has an impact on the land and ultimately on our water. Consequently, everyone needs to take ownership in helping to protect and maintain the environment. Nowhere is this more vital than on Northshore Oahu in Hawaii, with its pristine Mokuleia Beach, considered one of the loveliest beaches in the world. In fact, Mokuleia presents an ideal model - a general microcosm - for studying the effects that people have on water quality in all countries, including mainland USA, especially in terms of land management and water quality control. While federal, state and local government agencies diligently monitor and regulate water usage and discharge, it is often the everyday activities of people that really affect water quality. In Clean Water Common Ground, native Hawaiians, local residents, commercial developers and university, federal, state and local officials, together examine the impacts of point and non-point source pollution taking place even as you read this on the local environment. They examine the impact of land use and misuse and offer measures that are needed to stem the persistent tide of environmental degradation. They also discuss ways in which the public, including children, can be made aware of this ever-growing concern.
A penetrating look at Hawaii's struggles to address water quality issues in "paradise," Clean Water, Common Ground contends that the responsibility of maintaining good conservation practice is everyday upon each one of us. We must recognize the dramatic role water has in shaping our environment, and how it affects different species of animals and fish in the ocean, and their delicate and essential balance. If we address the chief threats to our environment and determine the measures needed to tackle those threats head-on, we may be able to preserve both water and land for many generations to come. But we must act now.
"Two years in the making, Clean Water, Common Ground proved a challenging project," says producer Daniel Janik. "In the course of production,
three of principals lost work positions as a direct result of participating in the effort. Getting this film out is my way of honoring their selfless dedication to the environment."
This approximately 29 minute, made for TV, full screen, color DVD includes a studio discussion, highlighting the key issues posed in the film.
Daniel Janik MD PhD is the former Cooperative Extension Service Water Quality Agent for Northshore Oahu in association with the University of Hawaii at Manoa Department of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources. He is a practicing physician, specializing in environmental medicine and an Honored Fellow of both the American College of Preventive Medicine and American Association of Integrative Medicine. A Former Water Quality Research Associate with the U.S. National Academy of Science at NASA Johnson and Ames Research Centers, he also served as scientific advisor and water quality agent for the Kaiaka-Waialua Hydrologic Unit Area Project upon which this film is based. The film was directed by Hawaii's own Mary Tuti Baker.
The DVD aired over 10 times on Hawaii Olelo Community Television. The National Film Network recently selected, digitally-enhanced and re-released this work as a DVD under the same name. To acquire the DVD or showing rights, go to https://www.nationalfilmnetwork.com/Store/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=511
For more information:
Daniel S. Janik
2630 Kapiolani Blvd #1601
Honolulu, HI 96826 USA
Phone/FAX 808-941-3927
Email drjanik@gmail.com
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