HEADLINE 3 Who’s Minding the Planet? MISSION: WATER STAFF Copyright © 2017 Xylem Inc. All rights reserved. The publishers have made every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information in this magazine. Timothy A. Grooms Director of Marketing - Xylem Analytics, NA In this Issue I’m excited to report that Mission: Water is emerging as a significant forum for those with a passion for protecting our most valuable resource–water. And as always, I’d like to thank all of the contributors to this and previous editions who have shared their stories, science and expertise. Without your involvement, this publication would not be possible. In our 3rd edition we highlight the exceptional work of EarthEcho and its founder, Philippe Cousteau. It’s a truly inspirational story of how a strong will and vision can engage the next generation of environmental stewards. We also continue to cover stories from across the globe, including grassroots efforts to monitor Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs), high speed monitoring on the Baltic Sea, and much more! We hope you enjoy the magazine. Let’s continue to solve the world’s most challenging water issues, “Let’s Solve Water”. Steve Werblow Staff Writer Luke Giroux Staff Writer Ben Sutter, YSI Contributing Writer Chris Iarossi, SonTek Contributing Writer Dr. Anders Tengberg, AADI Contributing Writer Vitad Pradith, HYPACK Contributing Writer Chris Cushman, YSI Research Associate Patrick Higgins, Xylem Digital Marketing & Social Manager Sarah Piwinski Bryan Hughes, EarthEcho Guest Writers Ted Kratschmer Louise Jett, NGRREC Guest Writers Lindsey Muzzio, Waterkeepers Guest Writer Brandon Smith Executive Editor Brandon.Smith@Xyleminc.com Patrick Beatty Creative Director Patrick.Beatty@Xyleminc.com Theresa McGeady Content Director Theresa.McGeady@Xyleminc.com Brittany Danek Associate Editor Brittany.Danek@Xyleminc.com Editorial Staff: Magazine Contributors: Emily Jensen Associate Editor & Designer Emily.Jensen@Xyleminc.com #WaterHeroes