As Public Works Director and City Engineer of Oregon City, Nancy Kraushaar, P.E., leads a

As Public Works Director and City Engineer of Oregon City, Nancy Kraushaar, P.E., leads a dedicated team. They deliver safe and reliable sewer, stormwater, transportation, and potable water systems. The staff plans, constructs, and maintains these systems with a focus on quality, efficiency, and customer service.

Kraushaar was interviewed by Ruth Ann Barrett of EarthSayers.tv at the APWA Sustainability conference in Portland, Oregon, on June 27, 2011.

George Crombie, President of the American Public Works Association (APWA) and a senior faculty member at Norwich University,

George Crombie, President of the American Public Works Association (APWA) and a senior faculty member at Norwich University, discussed key principles in an interview. He emphasized the importance of looking to nature (biomimicry), a multi-disciplined approach to problem-solving, applying cultural principles, visionary leadership, and acting for the common good.

Ruth Ann Barrett of EarthSayers.tv conducted the interview on July 28, 2011, during the APWA Sustainability in Public Works Conference in Portland, Oregon.

Mary Anderson, Director of Public Works for the City of Highland Park, IL, has 25 years of experience in

Mary Anderson, Director of Public Works for the City of Highland Park, IL, has 25 years of experience in municipal government and public works. She is also an original appointee to the APWA Center for Sustainability.

At the June 2011 APWA Sustainability in Public Works conference in Portland, Oregon, Ms. Anderson presented on the APWA Framework for Sustainability and the Center for Sustainability initiative. The session was videotaped by Ruth Ann Barrett of EarthSayers.tv, "the voices of sustainability."

Grant Murphy, City Engineer for Kitchener, Ontario, discusses two innovations in

Grant Murphy, City Engineer for Kitchener, Ontario, discusses two innovations in Storm Water Management: a user-fee model (replacing property taxes) and a new credit policy.

He was interviewed by Ruth Ann Barrett of EarthSayers.tv, voices of sustainability, at the American Public Works Association's Sustainability in Public Works conference, held June 27-29 in Portland, Oregon.

Nathan's Peace Corps service in Africa ignited his passion for sustainable living and community. This led him to co-found Food

Nathan's Peace Corps service in Africa ignited his passion for sustainable living and community. This led him to co-found Food Waves in 2010 with Matt Brown, Benjamin Green, and Bobbie Brown.

Food Waves focuses on producing organic food for the local Portland, Oregon market. They champion "small acre stewardship" and sustainable agriculture as solutions to environmental challenges, aiming to develop future farmers by providing essential technical and financial support.

After teaching Geoscience, Marine Science, and Environmental Horticulture, Matt became concerned about modern agriculture's impact on ocean health. This led him to reconnect with his old

After teaching Geoscience, Marine Science, and Environmental Horticulture, Matt became concerned about modern agriculture's impact on ocean health. This led him to reconnect with his old Peace Corps friend, Nathan.

In 1999, Matt and Bobbie Brown met Nathan McFall in Togo, West Africa, where they collaborated with local communities on environmental education, soil conservation, and animal husbandry. You can learn more about Nathan's work here.

In summer 2010, the Brown family moved to Milwaukie, Oregon. There, they partnered with Nathan to establish the non-profit Food|Waves. Matt was interviewed by EarthSayers.tv in July 2011.

In this interview, Jen Henry discusses her introduction to farming through a Community

In this interview, Jen Henry discusses her introduction to farming through a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) model and the challenges she and her sister, Aby, encounter as new farmers.

Together, they established Siren Song Permaculture, a local consultation and garden design company. They specialize in creating edible landscapes using permaculture principles, ranging from small herb spirals to comprehensive designs that provide food for humans, beneficial insects, and birds.

Ruth Ann Barrett of EarthSayers.tv conducted this interview on August 11, 2011, in Portland, Oregon.

Switch Vehicles aims to build safe, simple, and durable electric vehicles affordable for all Americans. Their locally-built, basic EV will initially be sold as an owner-assembled kit. Learn more

Switch Vehicles aims to build safe, simple, and durable electric vehicles affordable for all Americans. Their locally-built, basic EV will initially be sold as an owner-assembled kit. Learn more at www.switchvehicles.com.

James McGreen discussed this mission during an interview with Ruth Ann Barrett of EarthSayers.tv, voices of sustainability, at the Bioneers 2011 conference.

James McGreen of Switch Vehicles discussed their new affordable electric vehicle, designed for every American.

He was interviewed by Ruth Ann Barrett of EarthSayers.tv, voices of

James McGreen of Switch Vehicles discussed their new affordable electric vehicle, designed for every American.

He was interviewed by Ruth Ann Barrett of EarthSayers.tv, voices of sustainability, at the Bioneers 2011 conference.

Learn more at www.switchvehicles.com.