World Water Day 2018: “Protecting your rights to drink, swim and fish the Ottawa River” with Meredith Brown

World Water Day 2018: “Protecting your rights to drink, swim and fish the Ottawa River” with Meredith Brown

Categories: Lectures and Seminars, Panel Discussions | Intended for

Thursday, March 22, 2018

2:45 PM - 3:45 PM

182 University Centre

1125 Colonel By Dr, Ottawa, ON

Contact Information

Christiane Mineau, (613)520-2600 ext. 2516, christiane.mineau@carleton.ca

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Cost

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About this Event

Host Organization: The Global Water Institute
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In honour of World Water Day, Carleton University is pleased to host Meredith Brown of the Ottawa Riverkeepers! This event is co-organized by the Global Water Institute and the Carleton University IWA/WEAO/OWWA Student Chapter. Please share this invite, the event is open to anyone. Refreshments will be served, so please RSVP to Christiane.mineau@carleton.ca.

Abstract: At Ottawa Riverkeeper we believe our Ottawa River could become the world’s cleanest capital river, sustaining healthy and resilient communities. However, this won’t happen without innovation and sustainability that is practiced at the individual, community and corporate scales. Our watershed is larger than England, spans across two provinces and is home to over 300 municipalities and 12 indigenous communities. Many times throughout the year our big cities release millions of litres of untreated sewage into the river – a Canadian Heritage River and our playground. Several important aquatic species like the American Eel have suffered devastating population declines and are now endangered. Microplastics are prolific, even in the more pristine areas of the watershed. Our indigenous neighbours to the north in Kitiganzibi do not have access to safe drinking water. How can we reconcile these complex problems? Join Meredith Brown, your Ottawa Riverkeeper to learn how a non-government agency is building networks and mobilizing community to protect your rights to swimmable, drinkable, fishable waters.

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