Despite our very best efforts to be environmentally active sometimes it’s tough to motivate. The problems can seem too big or too far away from our individual lives. Sometimes, when I feel overwhelmed I look to “enviro-celebs” to inspire me…

Alexandra Cousteau is one of these celebs I speak of. Cousteau is founder of Blue Legacy, a non-profit movement to bring water to the forefront of society’s issues. Further, Blue Legacy aims to motivate people to act on these critical issues.

Alexandra’s family is rooted in environmental advocacy. She’s the grand-daughter of activist and National Geography contributor Jacques-Yves Cousteau. Her parents were bringing her on expeditions when she was just a few months old.