Ongoing DC EcoWomen Co-Chair, Tamara Toles O’Laughlin, looks back on her six years with DC EcoWomen, as she prepares for her next adventure. She reflects on how her many different 'hats' within the Board have shaped her, and she, in turn, the organization, inspiring both leadership within, and that of others. Outlining her emphasis on equity and inclusion and its impact on our programming over the years, Tamara shares her hopes for the community, as DC EcoWomen transitions into a new Board year.

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Working in the environmental field can be a fun, rewarding alternative to the traditional corporate-office position. Whether you’re looking to change careers or simply want to see what’s out there, Kyaira Ware, Community Conservation Manager at Potomac Conservancy, writes about five rewarding jobs for women in the environmental field.

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Join us for a fun night of paddle boarding on the Potomac River on August 1! This will be a great chance to get outdoors, meet new people, and enjoy the outdoor ecosystem in our backyard. We can paddle past the Georgetown Waterfront or make our way up river to the C&O canal, wherever the group decides to paddle!

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Is it possible to reach zero road deaths for cyclists and pedestrians? The D.C. government has a road safety strategy. So do other cities, many of them part of the international “Vision Zero” movement, started in Sweden in 1995. DC EcoWomen member Delger Erdenesanaa details road safety lessons from around the world and a path forward for D.C.

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DC’s mosquitoes can be enough to drive a person crazy in the summer. Abundant and stealthy, they make enjoying the DC summertime a real challenge, and they can transmit some nasty diseases to boot. Mayda Nathan, insect ecologist, writes on the many misconceptions about mosquitoes, what they’re doing here, and the ways we can protect ourselves and stay sane during the summer months.

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With warmer the weather here, many people are yearning for a much-needed vacation.The International Ecotourism Society’s sustainable solution to the mass tourism problem is ecotourism. They define ecotourism as “responsible travel to natural areas that conserve the environment, sustains the well-being of the local people, and involves interpretation and education.” Artisha Naidu, Research and Content Fellow at Environic Foundation International, goes into the good and bad of ecotourism.

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