Newsletter - World Clean-up Day 2024
Dive In: Join the Sept. 20-21 World Clean-Up Events to Protect Our Waterways
As World Clean-up Day approaches (Sept. 20-21), we are reminded of the value of collective action in ensuring clean water for all. World Clean-up Day brings together millions of volunteers across the globe to tackle one of the most pressing environmental challenges: water and land pollution. It's never too late to take action to restore our waterways. Thank you for sharing this newsletter to spread the word!
Impact of Clean Safe Drinking Water on Human Capital
Access to clean and safe water is fundamental for human survival, yet millions worldwide still face water scarcity or contamination. The significance of clean water extends beyond mere survival; it plays a critical role in developing human capital, impacting health, education, economic productivity, and overall well-being. This article explores...
SUCCESS STORIES:
Launching the Trash Tank
Today, the vision, which Jill Chapman, Board Member for Lake Hartwell Partners for Clean Water, had some time ago for a trash pick-up boat for Lake Hartwell Partners came to fruition at the launch of the Trash Tank! The boat will be used to pick up trash from the islands and to pick up dock floats which have broken away and are floating free...
No sooner had the Governor of Telangana, India, requested support from the water and wastewater leaders in India, than there was action. Pal Martensson (above) encouraged all to save WorldCleanUp day, and then demonstrated the type of impact that a small group of people could make (below). Leaders Ruth Abbey and David Mullan joined Chetan...
TOOLKIT: Create Your Own Clean-Up
Join the Movement: Transforming Waterways, One Clean-Up at a Time
For members of Global Water Works, organizing a clean-up is a fantastic way to connect citizens with local waterways and see an immediate impact. Each year, tons of plastic waste enter our oceans, harming marine ecosystems. By focusing on the health of these waterways, we can significantly enhance community well-being and safeguard these crucia...
PROFILE: Stephanie Krubsack
Cleaning up waterways is fun and easy when done together with #WomenWhoKayak
Water is Stephanie Krubsack's passion, pass-time and profession, and you an meet her at next week's Healthy Lakes Conference Thursday, Sept. 19. Her actions have inspired more than 5000 women to join hands across the world via "Women Who Kayak." The group not only feeds the outdoor adventurer, but is beautifying our water ways by capturing plas...
FIND, ADD CLEAN-UP EVENTS
Friday, September 20 at 9:00 AM EDT
World Clean-up Day: www.worldcleanupday.org
This year's event takes place on Friday 20 September following our addition to the UN Calendar of International Days! We aim to activate 5% of the world's population that will catalyse lasting societal change in behaviour around mismanaged waste. We invite people from all sectors, from every nation, from all levels of society to join us. Le...
Saturday, September 21 at 8:00 AM CDT
It's Our Fox River (and Lake) Day
It’s Our Fox River Day (IOFRD) is held each year on the third Saturday of September. Individuals and groups organize events to celebrate, protect, and restore the health of the Fox River. More than 2,000 volunteers are expected to come together to impact about 200 miles of the Fox Waterway. Online registration will close on Friday, September 20....
EDUCATION:
Did you know, Global Water Works provides education through "Journeys," complete with video modules and lesson plans? Tap the journeys to arm newcomers with soft and technical skills. and consider lending your knowledge to structure a journey you believe is needed.
Unlock Peak Performance: Mastering the Art of Coaching for Productivity
Water organizations that develop a coaching culture will outperform their peer organizations. Still, managers are often heard saying, "I do not have time to coach my people." The true answer is coaching is one is the most important parts of your job. And effective coaching can bolster productivity as much as 20%. Leaders in all areas of any b...
COLLABORATION:
YOU are what makes this community interesting! If you haven't updated or completed your profile, we encourage you to do so, so the right members find you. The global member directory also allows you to invite peers to join you and find members near you!
World Clean-up Day can free our waterways of debris, placing water back in the flow to naturally clean itself and our earth.
Find clean-up events: http://connect.globalwaterworks.org/events/
"All the rivers run into the sea. Yet the sea is not full." Ecclesiastes 1:7
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