SDG 6 | The Resilience of Water & the Water Cycle | Laila Smith

SDG Talks

How are water springs an integral part of the water cycle?

Thanks for joining us for another episode of highlighting change makers and their inspirational work towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

In this episode:

• How Laila’s art captures the beauty and resilience of Wisconsin Springs and the water cycle
• Using art to interpret and highlight the importance of springs in ecosystems
• How is Wisconsin Water Week a platform for unique perspectives on water-related topics through art?

Hear from Laila Smith - a Life Sciences Communications and Graphic Design student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Laila shares her artwork inspired by Wisconsin Springs and the water cycle. She explains how each painting represents different types of springs, using references from the Wisconsin spring data website.

Laila emphasizes the interconnectedness of water and the continuous flow of the water cycle. She also touches on the beauty and resilience of water, the importance of springs in ecosystems, and her inspiration for creating the artwork.

Given her background, Laila aspires to work for National Geographic. Wisconsin Water Week is praised for showcasing unique perspectives and interpretations of water-related topics through art.

Click play now to soak up what she has to share!

To learn more and get involved with ongoing efforts in Wisconsin, visit the partner websites:

• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wisconsin Water Week⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wisconsin Lakes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wisconsin DNR⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Extension Lakes | UWSP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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