WORLD WATER DAY 2022 EVENTS: Open to All
March 21, 2022, 4:30 PM: UN World Water Day, City of Sault Ste. Marie, Mayor’s Proclamation, LIVE on YouTube.
March 22, 2022, 9:15-10:15 AM: Student Presentation by Joanie McGuffin and Joanne Robertson with Student Voice Shared by Marijke De Geus. Learn more here. Join session here.
March 22, 2022, 5:30-6:30 PM: Presentation by United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Hub, Algoma University
March 22, 2022, 7:00 - 8:30 PM: World Water Day 2022 Community Conversation - A Call to Action
Please join the Water Wise network for an evening of conversation in celebration and protection of freshwater. Our borders share more than just the water, we share personal connections that call on us to take action to preserve this important life source in our communities today and for future generations. Speakers include:
Elizabeth Edgar-Webkamigad, Director of Human and Health Services, Batchewana First Nation: Indigenous Worldview and Water
Rebecca D’Orazio, Aquatic Invasive Species Specialist, Invasive Species Centre: Aquatic Invasive Species in the Algoma Region
Kevin Kapusinski, Ph.D., Assistant Director for Freshwater Research, Center for Freshwater Research & Education, Lake Superior State University: Invasive European Frog-bit in St. Mary’s River
Jon Doubek, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, School of Natural Resources & Environment and Center for Freshwater Research and Education, Lake Superior State University: Climate Change Impacts on Lake Function
For full event details and to register, click here.
5. Freshwater Water Arts Contest: details here, register here
6. 2022 Online Freshwater Toolkit, Water Wise
7. 2022 Shoreline Cleanups- Save the Date: July 16th, 2022
Full release to be shared soon.