b'HEADLINEIN THIS ISSUEsurface Water06 Amazon & Australian Wildfires 12 Infographic: Watersheds & Wildfires 14 Future of Plastics 18 Infographic: Proper Recycling TipsR O W I N G U R T U R I N L I V I N G R O M O T I N X P L O R I NG N G P G E G22 Embrace the Gulf Exploring Eelgrass0638 feature story 28 Water Hero Interview: Dr. Tracy FanaraEconomy Environment Communities Education Tourism international Waters 46 Guarding the Pa SakXylem spotlight1452 Employee Spotlight: Curt Butler 56 Technical Tips: Water Quality, Flow, & WavesPAGE 28 Dr.TracyFaNara 2246Share your story in our next issue: MissionWater@Xyleminc.com2'