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Combine sustainability & social justice education, theatre, leadership training, and bicycle touring.
The Otesha Project is seeking adventurous individuals to spin up some action around Canada.
Join a team of dedicated volunteers that will cycle from community to community to deliver hands on, interactive alternative education and theatre that engages and empowers youth on issues of environmental sustainability and social justice.
Expect to brave the elements, push your limits, experience communal living, and maybe spontaneously craft up superhero costumes to bike around in. Explore issues like renewable energy on Canada’s stunning east coast, watershed sustainability along the shores of the Great… Read the rest
Environment ministry asked to get tough on bottled water industry to protect vulnerable water sources
Media Release
For Immediate Release
March 22, 2012
Environment ministry asked to get tough on bottled water industry to protect vulnerable water sources
Guelph – Wellington County : Two citizens groups, Wellington Water Watchers and the Council of Canadians have asked the Ontario Ministry of Environment to review of its permit issuing process for the bottled water industry. The request was made yesterday under the formal review mechanism provided by the province’s Environmental Bill of Rights and challenges the Ministry to conform to its own Statement of Values. A review could lead to tougher rules for the bottled… Read the rest
Water on the Table Viewing in Erin on February 15th!
Greetings Water Watchers! For all those members or interested parties living in Guelph/Eramosa/Erin township areas, you may be interested in catching the film outlined below: Water On The Table.
Water, the essence of all life, is the subject of FAST FORWARD 2012’s next eco-film on February 15 in Erin – and everyone in this neck of the woods would surely agree it’s a vital issue. Between heated debates about mandatory water hook-ups in the Town of Erin, concern about Nestlé’s upcoming permit renewal seeking hundreds
Do you want to host an event during Canada Water Week?
Just like it sounds, Canada Water Week is a week-long celebration of water from coast-to-coast-to-coast, coinciding with World Water Day on March 22. This year, Canada Water Week runs from March 19 to 25, 2012. Individuals, organizations and governments from across the country are rallying around the theme of “Discovering our Water Footprint” by organizing or participating in fun and educational events.
Guelph is the city that is making a difference; being a groundwater-based community with a finite resource, conserving, protecting and enjoying our water is everyone’s responsibility. If you are interested in Read the rest
Shane Philips’ “Walk for Water” Diary
Preface:
During the passed few weeks in my travels through parts of the middle east and europe one thing that has resonated even more in my day to day life is water. In my visit to Dubai, one of the richest cities in the world, a city literally built out of the dessert, one thing was blazingly apparent. Through all the technical and engineering achievements and billions of dollars of disposable money, water was the forgotten traggedy of this glorious city. As I sat in my 7 star hotel room I was reminded that drinking the water that flowed from… Read the rest
Comedic video created by local water activists Patrick Cieslar and Kira Burger
Check it out on YouTube!! Comedic YouTube video created by local water activists Patrick Cieslar and Kira Burger
How will you make a difference this summer?
Tours Offered in 2012
May to June: Rising Tide Tour – Fredericton to Halifax
July: 9 Day Shift Tour – Ottawa (All ages tour)
September to October:… Read the rest
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