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LIVEMAGS.NET APRIL>>10 39 Blue scene films, earning eight Academy Awards. OCEANS filmmakers more than live up to the high standards that Disney set in his pioneering wildlife documentaries, in both their savvy employment of technical innovations and their unflinching examination of their subject. "OCEANS is not an attempt to simply explain behavior or give information," said Cluzaud. "We wanted to arouse strong feelings in the audience, so we asked ourselves where we could go to find something 'new.' There was only one answer: in all possible directions. From accompanying marine life in its travels to finding new ways of lighting up the oceanic night, we broke down the boundaries that separated us from the animals being filmed and transformed each one into an individual." As narrator, Brosnan provides not only an actor's polished voice but an activist's passionate one. Among the causes to which Brosnan has lent his support, ocean conservation is at the forefront. The outspoken environmentalist has been influential in protecting the Gray Whales of the San Ignacio Lagoon in Baja California Sur and stopping a natural gas facility from being built off the coast of Malibu. He has worked with numerous marine conservancy organizations, including the International Fund for Animal Welfare, the Natural Resources Defense Council, Ocean Futures Society, Waterkeeper Alliance, and the California Coastal Protection Network. Californians, who luxuriate in over 1,340 miles of Pacific coastline, will likely flock to see OCEANS to gain an enchanting, enlightening look at the waters they enjoy. But to consider oceans a recreational outlet is not enough. The place where life on Earth began, oceans remain crucial to mankind's existence yet vulnerable to its continued abuses. OCEANS presents not only a powerful chronicle of the marvels of the sub-aquatic world but also a bold message to the human race: if we are to thrive as a species, we must address the problems we have caused in marine environments – and implement solutions. It's fitting that the opening day of Disneynature's OCEANS falls on the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, as both events serve as a call to action. Technically brilliant, OCEANS will dazzle your senses, expand your knowledge, and inspire your environmentalism. When the big waters come to the big screen on April 22, prepare to be wowed in a very big way. Disneynature's OCEANS Opening date: April 22, 2010 Disney.com/oceans http://www.facebook.com/disneynature http://www.twitter.com/disneynature Check local theater listings for times/locations The Orange County Water Summit By: Joan Finnegan A critical part of any economy is water reliability. Water utilities ensure reliability through the development, building and managing of local and imported water supplies. These projects not only ensure our quality of life, but ensure a sustainable economy. Our economy has been in a decline for over a year and will continue to decline if we do not fix the state's infrastructure. Most of Southern California's water supplies come from two imported sources – the Sacramento San Joaquin Bay Delta (Delta) in northern California and the Colorado River. The Delta is the hub of our state's water system. It provides water to farming communities in the central valley – the heart of our agricultural economy - and to cities throughout the state. As a result of a federal court ruling, a large portion of our imported water supplies from the Delta have been cut. This is a complex program that is going to take a long time and significant financial resources to fix. Access to Colorado water is also diminishing as other western states compete for the water, drawing more of it to meet their own growing water demands. The recent rains over the past few months are not enough to offset the losses. We simply have less water available. The Municipal Water District of Orange County, along with other Metropolitan Water District Member Agencies throughout Southern California, called for water allocations last year. This water allocation supply plan was implemented to ensure that everyone had enough water to meet their needs. It has been local innovation that has provided global solutions. Orange County water innovations, such as environmentally sensitive ocean desalination as demonstrated in the South Orange Coastal Ocean Desalination Project at Doheny Beach, or the advanced water recycling project at the Ground Water Replenishment System are part of the overall, long term solution. The residents and businesses of Orange County have been instrumental in making these innovative ideas reality – but our work is far from complete. The Orange County Water Summit was developed three years ago by the Municipal Water District of Orange County (MWDOC) and the Orange County Water District (OCWD) to engage residents, business leaders, elected officials and community groups in critical water issues. This year Disneyland Resorts joins MWDOC and OCWD as a presenting agency. The Orange County Water Summit is an innovative, interact forum that not only tackles these issues, but sets real solution into motion. The event brings together more than 600 southern California stakeholders to ask the tough questions and get the job done. This year's Orange County Water Summit will be held on Friday, May 14, 2010 at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel. The event is open to the public and features international experts, National Geographic, economists, authors, legislators and innovative business leaders. To register, please visit, www.ocwatersummit. com. To sponsor the event, please contact Darcy Burke, Director of Public Affairs of the Municipal Water District of Orange County at 714-593-5014, or by email at dburke@ mwdoc.com. You can make a difference. Your participation is helping Southern California create viable, innovative local solutions is more important than ever. Please join us.