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Overview

Water Sciences & Insights was founded in the first year of the millennium as a web-based, live, and interactive forum for exploring water and its countless processes within our universe. Such explorations encompass the sciences, ancient traditions, naturalism, and related disciplines that present people with an opportunity to consciously formulate, or reformulate, their perceptions of water. In this capacity, there is an emphasis on exploring and coalescing diverse perspectives and insights. A key to meeting our challenges with water in the twenty-first century may be moving beyond the commonly-held views of water that created those challenges in the twentieth century. Such a transition in the collective view of water will likely emerge from our "knowing" water according to many different modalities.

The web-based components of this forum consist of:

a preview and description of the print books Universal Water and Altered Perceptions;

access to the Internet radio program and companion e-Book Exploring Water's Essence;

an evolving collection of brief insights into water; and

a listing of books, articles, and documentaries that explore water or watery environments.

The live and interactive components of this forum consist of:

lectures covering a range of water-related topics, as well as environmental quality and perception issues;

opportunities for people to explore or experience water in unique natural settings; and

critiques of and assistance with diverse water projects (governmental, educational, entrepreneurial, environmental).

DL 'West' Marrin

The forum originated with a series of informal lectures presented by West, whose fascination with water may be traced to a lifetime of experiential and intellectual endeavors. His career has included teaching, consulting, and applied research through his former California-based firms and several universities (click here for more on his background). He currently divides his time between coastal San Diego and the north shore of Kaua'i, where he writes, surfs, and explores water. His lectures, interviews, and consulting services may be scheduled by contacting him directly.

West's recent and upcoming schedule includes:

Dec 7-10, 2009----Keynote, Aqua Science & Energy Symposium; Sanya, China (Tongji Institute).

Jan 19-Feb 28, 2009----Leader, Water & Ecology Field Course; Kaua'i, HI (Wildlands Studies).

Dec 1-5, 2008----Presenter, International Conference on Water; Irvine, CA  (UNESCO/UCI).

Jun 14-Sep 14, 2008----Contributor, Water & Sustainability Expo; Zaragoza, Spain (BIE).

May 23-25, 2008----Organizer, Virtual Forum on Nature's Geometry (Water Sciences & Insights).

Feb 6, 2008----Participant, Toll Road Hearings; Del Mar, CA (California Coastal Commission).

Oct 23-25, 2007----Speaker, H2O Conference; Long Beach, CA (California Coastal Coalition).

Jun 9-10, 2007----Education presenter, Clean Oceans Conference; Kaua'i, HI (Save Our Seas).

May 18-20, 2007----Faculty member, Sustainability Retreat; Joshua Tree, CA (SBCC/UCSB).

Feb 21-22, 2007----Participant, Hanalei Watershed Workshop; Kaua'i, HI (USGS/USDOI).

Dec 1-31, 2006----Featured presenter, Virtual Summit on Life Force (Digital CogniSense).

Oct 24, 2006----Moderator, Hawai'i SuperFerry Forum; Kaua'i, HI (Surfrider Foundation).

Oct 11, 2006----Teleseminar guest, Access To Health Experts (Dr. Elizabeth Lipski).

Jul 13-Oct 5, 2006----Internet radio host, Exploring Water's Essence (7th Wave Network).