Celebrate World Rivers Day September 27
“Rivers are the arteries of our planet; they are lifelines in the truest sense” – Mark Angelo
In 2005, the United Nations launched the Water for Life Decade to help create a greater awareness of the urgent need to care for our precious water resources. In that year. Mark Angelo, a renowned British Columbia river advocate who has explored nearly a thousand rivers, proposed the establishment of a single day to highlight the vital importance of rivers in our ecosystems: World Rivers Day was born.
World Rivers Day is now celebrated on the fourth Sunday of every September, which this year will be September 27. Last year, millions of people in close to 100 countries participated in events held to raise awareness of the many values of our waterways, and to encourage improved stewardship of rivers around the world. Rivers in virtually every country face an array of threats. Only through our active involvement can we ensure their health in the years ahead. To learn more visit worldriversday.com
Since 1990, the Clean Annapolis River Project (CARP) has been working to promote and enhance the ecological health of our own Annapolis River and its watershed for current and future generations. CARP encourages you to engage with this wonderful resource, not only on World River’s Day but throughout the year. For boaters, there are several public access points along its 120-kilometre length, the major ones being Riverside Park in Middleton, Lawrencetown, Jubilee Park in Bridgetown, Hebb’s Landing in Bellisle and in Annapolis Royal.
You may support CARP’s mission in a variety of ways. Join our volunteers, become a member, adopt a turtle, or simply make a donation to CARP. We also invite you to attend our annual harvest dinner and auction, October 4 at the Berwick Lions Hall in the Kings Mutual Century Centre, Berwick, 250 Veterans Drive. Tickets are $30 per seat or $300 for a table of 10. For more information and tickets, email carp@annapolisriver.ca
To learn more about CARP, visit our website at annapolisriver.ca
