Upcoming Events

WORLD WATER DAY 2022 EVENTS: Open to All

March 21, 2022, 4:30 PM: UN World Water Day, City of Sault Ste. Marie, Mayor’s Proclamation, LIVE on YouTube.
March 22, 2022, 9:15-10:15 AM Student Presentation by Joanie McGuffin and Joanne Robertson with Student Voice Shared by Marijke De Geus. Learn more here. Join session here About the Speakers here Missed It? WATCH HERE (50) World Water Day 2022 Student Presentation - YouTube Looking to further your journey of water, check out these books, published by our presenters: Joanne Robertson — Second Story Press Books - The McGuffins Looking to further your journey of water, check out these books, published by our presenters Joanne Robertson — Second Story Press Books - The McGuffins Links from Joanne's Talk Here - JOANNE ROBERTSON, World Water Day 2022 Talk (links shared) - Google Docs Your Presentation Questions - Answered Here Student Q&Q
March 22, 2022, 5:30-6:30 PM: Presentation by United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Hub, Algoma University. Join here.
March 22, 2022, 7:00 - 8:30 PM: World Water Day 2022 Community Conversation - A Call to Action
Please join the Water Wise network for an evening of conversation in celebration and protection of freshwater. Our borders share more than just the water, we share personal connections that call on us to take action to preserve this important life source in our communities today and for future generations. Speakers include:
Elizabeth Edgar-Webkamigad, Director Health and Human Services, Batchewana First Nation: Indigenous Worldview and Water
Rebecca D’Orazio, Aquatic Invasive Species Specialist, Invasive Species Centre: Aquatic Invasive Species in the Algoma Region
Kevin Kapusinski, Ph.D., Assistant Director for Freshwater Research, Center for Freshwater Research & Education, Lake Superior State University: Invasive European Frog-bit in St. Mary’s River
Jon Doubek, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, School of Natural Resources & Environment and Center for Freshwater Research and Education, Lake Superior State University: Climate Change Impacts on Lake Function About the Speakers

For full event details and to register, click here Missed It? WATCH HERE Water Wise and the City of Sault Ste. Marie Presents: World Water Day 2022 Community Presentation - YouTube

5. Freshwater Water Arts Contest: details here, register here Submissions accepted until April 22nd.

6. 2022 Online Freshwater Toolkit, https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TnEbmiTteWkRJtMiCV6aiD92JA3tj2bj/view?usp=sharing

WELCOME TO THE WATER WISE FRESHWATER TOOLKIT, 2022

Here at the heart of the Upper Great Lakes is a place brimming with water and life, above and below the surface. A place of great significance, pinpointed on a globe and zoomed in on from space.

As we celebrate World Water Day 2022, let’s connect to the water around us. The magnitude and quality of freshwater that we are blessed to drink, and wash ourselves with; keeping us healthy and alive. The water that we splash into on a hot Summer’s day. That we skate on in the Winter. Autumn colours, spring growth, the cooling and warming of water, all playing out in the seasons.

Let’s also acknowledge that many are without water, here at home and around the globe. This is not fair nor just.

Water is a life source that must be looked after, cared for and protected.

This Freshwater Toolkit shares stories, raises awareness, connects us deeper, celebrates community champions and offers actions that each of us can take to protect water today and for generations to come. https://www.freshwaterwise.com/water-wow

7. 2022 Shoreline Cleanups- Save the Date: July 16th, 2022.

TAKE ACTION - HAVE YOUR SAY

Sault Ste. Marie Single Use Plastics Ban Community Survey (surveymonkey.com)

Citizens, business owners and politicians in Sault Ste. Marie and around the world are increasingly vocal about the use of single-use plastics. The purpose of this survey is to provide general feedback to allow the municipal government to evaluate options (including education, campaigns and bylaws) to minimize or control the use of plastic bags and other single-use plastics such as straws and packaging.

Please take a few minutes and complete this survey which will help the municipality understand the perspectives of citizens and business owners. Thank you and if you have any questions, please contact Emily Cormier, Sustainability Coordinator at e.cormier2@cityssm.on.ca. Explore the many reasons why Sault Ste. Marie is the perfect location for a Canada Water Agency. Home - A Canada Water Agency in Sault Ste. Marie (cwassm.ca)

CANADA WATER AGENCY

Get Involved

We want to understand your perspectives regarding having the Canada Water Agency in Sault Ste. Marie, as well as your priorities and values for ensuring a water secure District of Algoma. Your input will help guide the City of Sault Ste. Marie’s proposal to the Federal Government. Canada Water Agency in Sault Ste. Marie (zohopublic.com)

WORLD WATER DAY 2022

A HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS FROM: Water Wise, Blue Mar 4 Change, Algoma University, The City of Sault Ste. Marie, Lake Superior Watershed Conservancy,Shingwauk Kinoomaage Gamig, Hearterra Inc., Sault College, Algoma District School Board, Huron Superior Catholic District School Board, Invasive Species Centre, LSSU Center for Freshwater Research and Education, Dr. Elaine Ho-Tassone, Kensington Conservancy, Dave Sher andAlejandra Pascagasa Usaquén