Adrian Vilaca
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- Username: AdrianV
- PRX Member
- Role: Producer/Reporter: Independent
Recent Pieces from Adrian Vilaca
![Caption: No Pipelines, Credit: AU.Jackson](https://s3.amazonaws.com/production.mediajoint.prx.org/public/piece_images/928271/PXL_20221108_184721572.MP.au.t-shirt.jackson_square.jpg)
s3.e9. Chemicals In Action
(58:31)
From: Adrian Vilaca
Water, a chemical, is facing major damage by man-made chemicals used in industry and consumer products worldwide since the 1940s, such as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances ...
![Caption: From Water To Water: A Way Through The Trees, Credit: Bonnie Devine & Mariah Meawasige](https://s3.amazonaws.com/production.mediajoint.prx.org/public/piece_images/926183/PXL_20220806_204955412-bonnie-devine_mariah_meawasige__square.jpg)
s3.e8. The Lakes Sing A River Song
(58:31)
From: Adrian Vilaca
The many magnificent rivers that flow into the Great Lakes bring life and harmony to the entire watershed, but now under more than a century of industrial stress the song ...
![Caption: M'shiikenh, Credit: Mishiikenh Kwe](https://s3.amazonaws.com/production.mediajoint.prx.org/public/piece_images/924847/PXL_20240618_170659466.MP_2-mishiikenh_kwe_turtle_glo_square.jpg)
s3.e7. Turtle Island
(58:30)
From: Adrian Vilaca
The story of Turtle Island, a symbol of life and earth, passed down through generations among Indigenous nations, usually acts as a creation story, and home to the North ...
![Caption: The Fisherman, Credit: John Hornstein](https://s3.amazonaws.com/production.mediajoint.prx.org/public/piece_images/923563/PXL_20240625_160923981.MP_the_fisherman_john_hornstein_square.jpg)
s3.e6. Water: At What Price?
(58:31)
From: Adrian Vilaca
Fresh water for drinking, swimming and fishing is at risk when the relationship with the Great Lakes environment is determined by short term strategies, politics, prices and ...
![Caption: Sault Ste. Marie Waterfront, Credit: Amy Williams](https://s3.amazonaws.com/production.mediajoint.prx.org/public/piece_images/921739/Sault_Ste._Marie_Waterfront__by_Amy_Williams_square.jpg)
s3.e5. Connecting With Canals & Bridges
(58:32)
From: Adrian Vilaca
Ideas that build cities require connections that build relationships. Canals and bridges are means that bring the peoples and stewards of the Great Lakes region together.
![Caption: The Water Walker, Credit: Joanne Robertson](https://s3.amazonaws.com/production.mediajoint.prx.org/public/piece_images/920947/waterwalker_joanne_robertson_square.jpg)
s3.e4...And Water For All
(58:31)
From: Adrian Vilaca
Safe drinking water is a common right of humanity as part and parcel of a healthy environment. Champions for the Great Lakes are in an existential battle to protect the ...
![Caption: Vegetables, Credit: Monica Vaes](https://s3.amazonaws.com/production.mediajoint.prx.org/public/piece_images/919711/Vegetables_by_Monica_Vaes_square.jpg)
s3.e3. A Tasty Stew of Culture
(58:30)
From: Adrian Vilaca
The Great Lakes Basin is the cultural bowl in which a tasty stew is served - a savory dish of mixed origins, each ingredient flavored and enriched by those around them.
![Caption: The Fugiitve's Son, Credit: G. Thomas](https://s3.amazonaws.com/production.mediajoint.prx.org/public/piece_images/918327/Cover8-LR_Bruce_Kemp_Fugitive_s_Son_square.jpg)
s3.e2.Underground Railroad
(58:30)
From: Adrian Vilaca
Escaping for the north terminus to freedom, African American slaves of the mid 1800s risked their lives on the Underground Railroad to reach the safety of the Great Lakes basin.
![Caption: Carpet Of Light, Credit: Dr. Roberta Bondar](https://s3.amazonaws.com/production.mediajoint.prx.org/public/piece_images/917483/Carpet_Of_Light_by_Roberta_Bondar_square.jpg)
s3.e1.Paleoclimate
(58:32)
From: Adrian Vilaca
The Great Lakes origins live in the ancient past and the coldest times. Traveling through thousands of years to today, the Odyssey finds itself navigating uncharted waters.
![Caption: Teo Beer & Brewery, Credit: Adriano](https://s3.amazonaws.com/production.mediajoint.prx.org/public/piece_images/917475/GLO.bEER_bREWERY.adriano_square.jpg)