20th annual World Rivers Day.

 


Events this year will be virtual and in-person. Many physical events will focus on educational and public awareness activities, while others will include cleanups, habitat restoration projects, streamside plantings, and community riverside events. Activitives of a digital nature may include photo contests, school projects, the launching of new campaigns, online essays and poems, the announcement of a new research projects, live-stream panels and virtual films initiatives.


This year mark the 20th annual World Rivers Day, which has its roots in the big sussess of BC Rivers Day, which is celebrating its 45th anniversary in Canada's westernmost province and which Angelo founded in conjonction with the Outdoor recreation council.


"World Rivers day strives to increase awareness on the importance of our waterways as well as the many threats confronting them. " said Angelo.

"River are integral to all life'' added angelo who have paddled more than 1000 rivers in 100 countries.

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