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Upcoming News & Events

Youth Accord on Biodiversity

Open for signing!

2010 is the UN International Year of Biodiversity. This year will also mark the tenth meeting of the Convention of the Parties (COP10), who govern and implement the Convention on Biodiversity. Youth are invited sign the Youth Accord on Biodiversity, which among other issues, will address inland, marine and coastal waters, and will be presented at the COP10 in October 2010.

Sign the Accord and have your opinion heard!

Toronto Chapter Water Forum 2010

March 20, 2010: Toronto, ON

The Council of Canadians will host a water forrum to dicuss water issues and how we can deal with them most effectively. There will be many water conservation authorities on hand to lend their expertise. Get details here.

World Water Day

March 22, 2010

Monday March 22 is World Water Day. In honour of the day, TVO will air a week of water-themed programming featuring the world premiere of the Canadian documentary Water on the Table Wednesday March 24 (repeated Sunday March 28).

Visit this page to find out other films that will be featured.

Calgary World Water Day Celebration

March 22, 2010: Calgary, AB

You and your family are invited to join CAWST at their annual World Water Day Celebration featuring Calgary and area youth members of the Wavemakers youth program.

Lake Ontario Evenings: Biodiversity Edition

March 23, 2010: Toronto, ON

Join in for a series of events addressing Lake Ontario issues and associated local initiatives. See flyer for details.

Water For Life 2010 conference

March 25, 2010, 9am to 4pm: Calgary, AB

This conference aims to foreground the subject of water issues and provide a space for discussion and debate by policy-makers, water managers, academics, students and the public in general. Find out more.

Canadian Water Summit

May 2010: Toronto, ON

The 2010 Canadian Water Summit is bringing together a cross-section of practitioners who are shaping Canada's new water reality. Sign up for Summit updates on the website and stay tuned for information on how youth can get involved!

2010 York Children's Water Festival

May 17 to 21, 2010: Bruce Mills Conservation Area

Through approximately 50 interactive curriculum-linked activities, students will learn about water conservation, changing environmental attitudes, water and technology, water protection, water science and water stewardship - all in a hands-on, enjoyable way. Free for Grade 4 students. Learn More.

Peterborough Children's Water Festival

May 26 and 27, 2010

The Peterborough Children's Water Festival (PCWF) is an exciting community event that provides local students (Grades 2 to 5) with the opportunity to discover the importance and diversity of water.  Find out more

'Future of Water' Workshop Series 2010

March - November, 2010: Canada-wide

Waterlution runs a national workshop program, which focuses on local water issues in regions across Canada. Check their website to find a workshop near you.

Children's Water Festivals

March through October: across Ontario

The Children`s Water Education Council (CWEC) offers unique water education programs, like the York and Peterborough Festivals, throughout Ontario. Visit their website to find or start an event near you.

The TD Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup

September 2010: Cros-s-Canada

A small beach cleanup by employees of the Vancouver Aquarium, in 1994, is now the 2nd largest Beach Cleanup in the world. Learn more about the impacts of The TD Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup and how you can help.

Maude Barlow speaking tour

Ongoing: Cross-Canada

Maude Barlow, Senior Advisor on Water to the United Nations, will be touring Canada to speak about issues related to bottled water. Visit the Council of Canadians website for tour dates.

Paddle Canada's Waterwalker Film Festival

Ongoing: Cross-Canada

The 2010 Film Festival is a tribute to the late Bill Mason, the great conservationist, canoeist and filmmaker. For more information, the tour schedule or to find out how to host an event visit their website.