We just got our issue of Quill Magazine and are tickled pink to see the write-up for our friends at NewsDesk.org for their award winning coverage “A Toxic Tour of the Bay.”

Our friend Amy Gahran chronicled how this project came to fruition. You can see the entire project at NewsDesk.org or Spot.Us.

From Quill:

The project incorporates text articles, video, audio and picture slide shows to show in stark detail that ship pollution from the port has health consequences for local residents. But as the presentation showed, local regulations are mostly ineffective against vessels governed by international maritime law.

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More than just a multimedia journalism venture, the work of Komenich, Booth and Wilson is notable for its truly grassroots effort — from the appeal of the content to the way it was funded. By using Spot.Us, a Knight Foundation News Challenge project pioneering and enabling crowd-funded journalism, Newsdesk.org raised nearly $1,800 to cover the project’s expenses — including hiring freelancers Komenich and Booth.

Spot.Us is honored to play our part. But the real kudos goes to NewsDesk.org, Kwan Booth and Kim Komenich. Our hat is off!

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