World Rivers Day, September 27th

OTTAWA--Today the Green Party of Canada is celebrating World Rivers Day, an annual global acknowledgment of the incredible importance of the planet’s rivers. Many Canadian events are planned for this day, joining with the millions of people around the globe raising awareness about the need to protect rivers.  Everything from paddles to music festivals to films to clean-ups to public discussions will celebrate rivers.

“It is amazing and encouraging to see the immense level of support and concern flowing out of Canadians for our river systems,” said Green Party Leader Elizabeth May.  “The citizenry is taking the lead and taking action on behalf of rivers.  It is truly inspiring.”

World Rivers Day sprung out of BC Rivers Day, started in British Columbia in 1980. When the numbers of people participating in Rivers Day events swelled to over 100 000, a grassroots movement was begun and has now spread to over thirty other countries.

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Contact:
Michael Bernard
Communications Officer
Green Party of Canada
613-562-4916 ext. 244
(c) 613-614-4916
michael.bernard@greenparty.ca