Today is #worldenvironmentday and these two finally had their first proper introduction to a beach. We went to Acton Lake at Hueston Woods State Park. .. Due to its large watershed, Acton Lake is a great place to learn about environmental factors that affect water quality and ecology in the area. For instance, fertilizers used at farms upstream can flow into the lake and make fish and other organisms sick. Excess rain can increase turbidity (cloudiness of water from suspended particles), making water unsuitable for recreation due to algal plumes. So researchers study meteorology and lake ecology here and see how climate change and other factors affect it. This information can be used to find ways to keep water cleaner by encouraging farmers to use more sustainable practices, planting native plants that help absorb nutrients like fertilizer and keep it from flowing downstream, etc. . . These two are why I make what I do. Cork is one of the most sustainable and environmentally friendly materials with a similar hand to leather. Seeing their needs and trying to avoid purchasing bags and other accessories that may not last long or made of plastic substrates initially led me to cork. . We all need a healthy environment with clean air, clean water, clean soil, and healthy ecosystems. Everyone can help the environment by conserving resources like water and electricity, recycling, planting trees and native plants, combining errands, and so many other small actions each day. . . #rosiewaydesign #actonlake #huestonwoods #beach #worldenvironmentday2020 #conservation #environmentalscience #exploreohio #discoverohio #sustainable #ethicalfashion #plantnatives (at Acton Lake) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBEA9VDhkO2/?igshid=1ddqkssdenxwm
