Harm in the Water: Documentary on Tampa Pollution and Environmental Justice

The Film "Harm in the Water"

• 🎬 The award-winning film "Harm in the Water" focuses on nitrogen pollution in water, an invisible pollutant that affects most people.
• 💡 The documentary aims to educate the public about this form of pollution and its impact on the environment.

Local Expertise and Activism

• 🔬 Walter Smith, an environmental engineer, shares his childhood experiences and adult realization of pollution in McKay Bay.
• 🗣️ Maya Burke from the Tampa Bay Estuary Program contributed her scientific expertise, emphasizing the human dimension of environmental work.
• 🚌 Walter Smith leads the toxic bus tour, an initiative connecting people to environmental issues and how pollutants enter the ecosystem.

Environmental Justice and Community Impact

• 🌟 Walter Smith views his participation in the film as validation, finally having his voice and personal stories heard regarding environmental justice.
• 🌍 The film has received recognition, including Essence Awards, and has been shown nationwide.
• 📍 A special screening is scheduled for Tuesday, August 19th, at the Tampa Heights Junior Civic Association, aiming to inspire community change in Tampa and beyond.