WaterDocs@School

"Please save your praise, we don’t want it. Don’t invite us here to tell us how inspiring we are without doing anything about it. It doesn’t lead to anything." Today I and other young activists visited US Congress... Tomorrow we return to give speeches. theguardian.com/environment/20…

Today our goal was to count and characterize #plasticpollution in the @Seabin_project located at @PortsToronto. The problem-there was so much #microplastics that they couldn't get through it all in 1 day! This means we go back, more soon...! @UofTTrashTeam @eebtoronto @UofTArtSci

The City of Markham is taking a green approach to flood control with plans to create natural infrastructure spanning five acres, roughly the size of four football fields, to protect buildings and roads. watercanada.net/city-of-markha… @cityofmarkham #Stormwater #Flooding

A new study indicates that local governments see the connections between adaptation planning, emergency management, and disaster response but they struggle to take action because of a lack of human and financial resources. watercanada.net/new-study-exam… @UWaterloo @UBC @FCM_online

A group of five Great Lakes organisations are calling on Canada’s federal government to invest $100 million per year over ten years to implement a plan that aims to protect that Great Lakes. watercanada.net/great-lakes-ad… #GreatLakes #Investment #Canada

“Watershed governance is about ensuring local voices & concerns shape decision-making. It’s about ensuring Indigenous jurisdiction is exercised, in coordination with other jurisdictions,” said Natasha Overduin, program manager at @yourcier & @POLISWater. watercanada.net/new-guide-prov…

What's with the plastic beads on Toronto's beaches? Where do these come from? Literally they are everywhere. #StopPlasticPollution #plasticpollution #lakeOntario #0wasteTO #shorelinecleanup #Etobicoke

Scheduled to be operational in 2021, at an estimated cost of $110 million, the new water treatment system being led by @comoxvalleyrd will meet current health standards and eliminate turbidity related boil water notices. watercanada.net/cvrd-marks-maj…

“Over the past couple of weeks, we have seen first-hand the devastating effect of #flooding on our communities. The people of #Ontario can’t go through this every year," said Premier Doug Ford and John Yakabuski. watercanada.net/government-of-… @fordnation @JYakabuskiMPP

“The City of Orillia continues to implement innovative technology to make our operations more efficient and enhance the customer experience of our residents,” said Mayor Steve Clarke. watercanada.net/city-of-orilli… @cityoforillia @Clarke4Orillia #DrinkingWater #Infrastructure

Since 1960, the global urban population has quadrupled, driving demand and increasing competition between cities and #agriculture for #water. With 2.5 billion more urban dwellers expected by 2050, this trend is set to rise. watercanada.net/oxford-led-rev… @dustingarrick @oxfordwater

Canada’s wetlands are some of the most productive and valuable ecosystems in the country. However, many #wetlands are located within privately held or settled landscapes that can make them more vulnerable to degradation and loss. watercanada.net/new-natural-he… #Canada #Watersheds

One @WDatSchool student asked @thewaterbros if they would rather eat crickets or drink recycled waste water to take #ActionForWater? A: either one! All water is really recycled waste water & cricket protein can be put in anything as a powder and you wouldn’t even know! @LSF_LST

Getting the knowledge out there and inspiring people to take #ActionForWater in whatever ways they can is the most rewarding part, knowing there is some impact is really special - @thewaterbros tells @WDatSchool students what motivates them to do this work 💙💦 @LSF_LST

A student asked @thewaterbros how they overcome the feeling that no one will want to listen to them. Their advice: take satisfaction in giving people the knowledge they need to take action 💪🏼 @WDatSchool

#DidYouKnowThat all water on earth is almost 4 billion years old? That means every drop of water you drink has passed through another living being at some point! Drinking recycled urine isn’t just for astronauts! Wastewater recycling is the future 💦🌎 @thewaterbros @WDatSchool

There are SO many amazing projects being showcased at our @WDatSchool Student Recognition Day at @HotDocsCinema today! Its incredibly inspiring seeing so many young people learning and leading to take #ActionForWater 👏 @LSF_LST #OntEd #ECOschool

We’re thrilled to have surprise guests @thewaterbros here at the @WDatSchool Recognition Day to tell us about how they use filmmaking to take action on water issues around the globe

A very successful day @WDatSchool Film Celebration! @charlesgordonps @DaveTerminesi

So very proud of these @MilitaryTrailPS G8 students for winning Honourable Mention in the Best Project Category at @wdatschools @WaterDocs Student Recognition Day! @LC3_TDSB