Go with the Flow! River Rally 2009
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A Gathering of Alberta Watershed Protectors
September 29th to October 1st

“When the well’s dry,” Benjamin Franklin noted 250 years ago, “we know the worth of water.”

Who should be there?

If you’re involved with one of Alberta’s Watershed Planning and Advisory Councils, a local watershed group, a land trust or other conservation organization…if you fish, paddle, boat or hike… if you’re a land owner, business owner, farmer or rancher…if you’re working for environmental justice, public health or safe drinking water…if you’re a member of a First Nation, elected leader or government agency official…or you’re someone who just believes in the importance of clean, safe water and a healthy environment, then you are part of the watershed community — and you belong with your friends at the 2009 River Rally hosted by Alberta Ecotrust Foundation and the Watershed Protectors Program now in partnership with Suncor.

What is a River Rally?

Modeled on a concept developed by the River Network in Portland, Oregon, a River Rally is an “opportunity to share, learn, network, re-energize, celebrate, and join forces” with a hundred or more of your fellow watershed protectors! The event will start with a splash as participants take to the river for a “raft ‘n learn” water science session. The Rally will then continue with two days of hands-on, useful workshops lead by some of North America’s foremost experts – including Eric Eckl of Water Words that Work, Wendy Wilson of The River Network and Jane Zyang of Tech Soup Canada.

Topics include communicating with ‘water words that work’, ‘how to’ community engagement and practical tips on how to use and acquire technology that supports water campaigns. Equally important, participants will have the chance to meet each other face-to-face, swap stories and strategies or trials and triumphs and share their passion for safeguarding the province’s most precious resource.

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Giving Green...

Alberta Ecotrust Foundation funds non-profit organizations working on environmental projects in Alberta. Every year, we receive dozens of applications asking us to support efforts to protect Alberta's air, water, wildlife and wilderness. While we are able to fund many of these worthy projects, we lack the resources to support all that we would like to. Our success ultimately depends on the commitment and involvement of individuals and corporations. Please consider a donation to Alberta Ecotrust Foundation. All contributions are tax deductible.

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