Ethics

Circle of Blue takes ethics seriously. While Circle of Blue’s scope includes many disciplines, its core is based upon the journalistic principle of the Fourth Estate, in which self-governed societies function optimally when served by a free and responsible press that informs, engages and inspires.This project is firmly rooted in journalism, in the belief that any valid consideration of a vital social issue such as water must begin with a comprehensive, fair and compassionate assessment and documentation of humanity’s relationship to fresh water.As such, Circle of Blue will take appropriate steps to maintain the utmost journalistic standards for all the products it produces. As a non-profit organization, it relies on contributions, both in-kind and monetary, from multiple outside sources, but preserves a “church and state” division between sponsors and content. While donors may choose to fund a particular aspect of the program, they participate with the understanding that their funding will not influence content in any way.In manner of journalistic ethics questions, Circle of Blue relies on the National Public Radio Code of Ethics and Practices, WGBH-TV standards and the Society of Professional Journalists Code of Ethics.

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