From United Nations Water for Life, Canada:

Greetings River Advocates,

The United Nations is launching the "Water for Life Decade" this year, to bring a higher profile to global water issues. As part of this, river enthusiasts from around the world are coming together to participate in the inaugural "World Rivers Day" on September 25th, 2005.

In future, this event will take place annually on the last Sunday in September and is intended to be a celebration of the world's waterways. This will be patterned after the highly successful BC Rivers Day in western Canada, which is already one of the biggest events of its kind in the world, attracting up to 75,000 people annually.

World Rivers Day will highlight the many values of our waterways. It will also strive to increase public awareness and hopefully encourage the improved stewardship of rivers around the world. Rivers in every country face an array of threats and the better caring of our rivers and streams is an essential component of any effort to be better water stewards.

World Rivers Day Events
There are lots of ways that groups and communities can get involved in Rivers Day. Consider planning a local event which can range from stream cleanups and fish enhancement projects to educational outings and community riverside celebrations.

Join the Celebration!
To find out more about water issues, and how to get involved with World Rivers Day, visit the Web sites below for more information.

United Nations "Water For Life Decade" Web Site:
http://www.un.org/waterforlifedecade/

BC Rivers Day Web Site:
http://www.riversday.bcit.ca/

Wonder Of Water Web Site:
http://www.wonderofwater.ca/

Yours truly,

Mark Angelo,
-- Chair, World Rivers Day Initiative.
United Nations Water for Life, Canada.