1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 Welcome to the water. In episode 1, join host and producer Hannah Hethmon as she explores stories that highlight the many ways water connects and defines us. Stories used in this episode: Take Me to the Water Seaweed Farming in Connecticut Violet Spolarich on fighting pipelines and protecting water in her rural community History, Recreation, and Preservation--Bruce Conmy Talks about Minnesota Lakes Baptisms at Games Lake--Carolyn Lange Hatlestad From Bulgaria to Boston: A Water Journey Angela's Memorable Encounter with the Dead Sea Connections to Water in Greece The Magic of Water Spirit of the Water, New York Water as Spirit in Minnesota--Mike Swan The Need for Wetlands Restoration--Scott Glup A Magical Encounter with Whales in Hawaii Download Episode Transcript Visit the Museum on Main Street website's story portal to share your own water story! Explore the Women Mind the Water project. Thanks to our storytelling partners at the Peale Center! Visit their website, The Peale Center for Baltimore History and Architecture. This episode was produced for the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service by Better Lemon Creative Audio. Produced, written, narrated, and edited by Hannah Hethmon. &amp;nbsp; Smithsonian's Stories from Main Street http://storiesfrommainstreet.libsyn.com/website <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/15857225/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/item/15857225