Posts Tagged ‘education’

• 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

   

• Water,Innovation,Technology & Sustainability Conference

  Date: 2009.11.16 | Category: Events and Conventions, Global Water Issues | Response: 0

  The 2009 WITS Conference provides a number of opportunities for its participants, including: opportunity to present your research/company technology & innovation to professionals from around the world, professional growth and development, networking with researchers and professionals from around the world. Opportunity to learn about the latest trends in water technology/innovation and sustainable strategies related to the conference topics. For a brochure and more information about the event go to LINK: WITS CONFERENCE

• WHO facts on water scarcity

  Date: 2009.11.16 | Category: Global Water Issues | Response: 0

  The World Health Organization posted a set of ten facts highlighting the health consequences of international water scarcity. This educational  fact file can be viewed at the following LINK: WHO FACTS ON WATER SCARCITY

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• Feature Artist Christine Destrempes

  Date: 2009.11.16 | Category: Artists, Global Water Issues | Response: 0

  Artist Christine Destrempes is creating the installation and public art project, 13,699, to raise awareness of the number of people who die every day from water-related diseases because they do not have access to clean water. Follow the link to Christine’s website to learn more about this project.

  LINK: EXPLORING THE PERSONALITY OF WATER