Florida Talks Speaker Series: SACRED WATERS with Victoria Machado

Program Type:

Sustainability

Age Group:

Adults, Teens
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Event Details

Sacred Waters: Exploring the Protection of Florida’s Fluid Landscapes

This presentation explores efforts to restore Florida’s waterways. We will investigate the motivations of environmentalists who love and advocate for these water bodies. By focusing on issues related to springs and the Everglades, we will dive into the conversations that arise when Floridians view water as essential to their quality of life.

Funding for this program was provided through a grant from the Florida Humanities Foundation with funds from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of Florida Humanities or the National Endowment for the Humanities.

About the Speaker

Victoria received her B.A. and M.A. at the University of Florida, focusing on intentional communities, sustainability, and bioregionalism. After working as an environmental organizer in South Florida, she returned to UF where she is currently a Ph.D. candidate studying the intersection of religion and environmental activism. More specifically she is interested in state and local water issues, environmental justice, and the underlying values that promote social change.