Water Ecologies for our Shared Future creates an ode to the rich and diverse ecosystems that make South Florida a unique and threatened treasure. Through Blanca de la Torre’s inventive and witty storytelling and Christina Pettersson’s delicate illustrations of local flora and fauna, Water Ecologies for our Shared Future will capture its readers and help them fall in love with South Florida’s history and its complex and at-risk biodiversity. This collaborative publication is produced and curated by Ombretta Argo’ Andruff of ARTSail Residency and Research, to highlight the arts’ impact on conservation and environmental activism.
The bilingual publication, in both Spanish and English, features translations by Susan Caraballo, Susana Rodriguez Alvarez, and Dacil Sanchez and was expertly researched with the assistance of scientific consultants Dalton Helsley (Scientific Research Associate III, Benthic Ecology and Restoration Lab RSMAS,) Eve Samples (Executive Director, Friends of the Everglades,) Irela Bagué (Miami-Dade County, Chief Bay Officer,) and Dr. Paul Gray (Audubon Florida.) An extensive list of resources and references is included at the end of the book.
Published by EXILE Books in 2023, the book is designed by Philip Lique and is printed sustainably on 85% recycled paper/cardstock with a spiral binding. Reduced ink coverage and colors, no page trimming to reduce paper usage, and digitally printed locally in Miami-Dade County to minimize environmental waste. -Publisher
Text in English and Spanish.
