Archive for the ‘Youth Water Education’ Category

• Mitigating drought through water conservation

  Date: 2009.11.18 | Category: Domestic Water Conservation, Technology, Youth Water Education, conservation | Response: 0

  The National Drought Mitigation Centre (NDMC) promotes preparedness as one solution for mitigating drought. Their site has water conservation links for  water suppliers/municipalities, water conservation campaigns and programs, for homeowners as well as students and teachers. To view this LINK: Mitigating drought through water conservation

• About The Water Environment Federation

  Date: 2009.11.17 | Category: Nonprofit Organization, Water Quality & Management, Youth Water Education | Response: 0

  The Water Environment Federation (WEF) is a not-for-profit association that provides technical education and training for thousands of water quality professionals who clean water and return it safely to the environment. WEF members have proudly protected public health, served their local communities, and supported clean water worldwide since 1928. LINK: Water Environment Federation

• About Canadian Water Policy & Legislation

  Date: 2009.11.17 | Category: Canadian, Youth Water Education | Response: 0

  Environment Canada has published the water policy and legislation for Federal, Provincial, International, and shared jurisdicational responsibility. The site includes sitemaps, quick facts, links, publications and educational material. LINK: WATER POLICY & LEGISLATION

• Performing your own home water audit

  Date: 2009.11.17 | Category: HomeTips, Youth Water Education | Response: 0

  Wateruseitwisely.com is sharing how one can save money and water around your home, with the help of a Home Water Audit. See how easy, fun and rewarding it is to become water-wise.LINK: HOME WATER AUDIT

• 100 Ways to Conserve Water

  Date: 2009.11.17 | Category: HomeTips, Youth Water Education | Response: 0

  Wateruseitwisely.com is sharing 100 ways to conserve water. The list includes tips such as when to plant, how to cleaning out your fish tank, and creative ways that you can educate your children about water conservation too. LINK: 100 WAYS TO CONSERVE WATER

• About RésEau

  Date: 2009.11.17 | Category: Canadian, HomeTips, Youth Water Education | Response: 0

  RésEau is a Government On-line demonstration initiative that focuses on water information. RésEau supports clean, safe, and secure water for all Canadians and ecosystems. Specifically, RésEau establishes partnerships and projects to demonstrate the sharing, discovery, access, and use of water information over the Internet.

  The initiative is led by Environment Canada in partnership with Natural Resources Canada and Health Canada. Its user-driven focus targets information for a wide range of generalists and specialists – from high school-level youth to water resource managers.

  RésEau demonstration includes: Search for water information, mapping water information, exploring water topics, watersheds, educational and resource tools. LINK: RésEau Home Page