b'MISSION: WATERHEADLINE STAFFa message from our DirectorThanks for reading our latest issue of Mission: Water! Its our pleasure to share the work of water stewards across these pages, and to promote the efforts of environmental advocates around the world as they tackle some of the worlds most significant challenges. Inside our seventh issue, youll discover the hidden connections between the Australian wildfires of 2020 and the Amazon rainforest. Youll also trace the effects of wildfires on water quality through a unique infographic weve prepared. Thats not all! Explore eight possible solutions to the worlds plastic addictionand check out our curated list of top recycling tips. Finallyin our feature articleyoull meet a climate first responder, Dr. Tracy Fanara, staff scientist from Mote Marine Laband celebrate her efforts to elevate environmental science with the general public.If youd like your water-related project highlighted in a future issue, dont hesitate to reach out to our team at MissionWater@Xyleminc.com. You could be featured next!Timothy A. Grooms Director of Marketing Xylem Analytics, NAeDitorial staff magazine contributorsSteve Werblow Engage321Brandon SmithStaff Writer Content Contributor Executive EditorDaniel Kelly Michael SundmanBrandon.Smith@Xyleminc.com Contributing Writer Content Contributor Christina Mohrman Dr. Tracy FanaraContributing Writer Content ContributorPatrick BeattyGreg Weiss Ally GrahamCreative DirectorContributing Writer Contributing DesignerPatrick.Beatty@Xyleminc.com Joel Edelman Nate ChristopherContributing WriterContributing DesignerKerry Hubbard Lyndsey McDermandContributing WriterCommunications TeamChris CushmanBecky Ginn Patrick HigginsContent DirectorContent Contributor Communications TeamChristopher.Cushman@Xyleminc.comCurtis Butler Peter BornhorstContent Contributor Communications TeamCopyright2020 Xylem Inc. All rights reserved. The publishers have made Cover photo by Carlos Matthews, every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information in this magazine.taken at Mote Marine Laboratory while monitoring estuarine water quality conditions for Florida red tide.Whos Minding the Planet? 3'