Outreach & Education

Since our inception, we have made presentations to thousands of people throughout the Bow River Basin, providing citizens with information about the watershed as well as how they can make a difference. Contact us if you are interested in a presentation to your community organization.

Friend of the Bow Campaign

Our Friend of the Bow Campaign was launched in 2006 and is focused on water conservation and actions that individual households can take to conserve water. [MORE]

Big Bow Float: A Centennial Canoe Voyage

In 2005, we embarked on the The Big Bow Float: A Centennial Canoe Voyage, a four-week 657-kilometer continuous canoe trip spanning the entire length of the Bow River. A key part of the Big Bow Float was a public outreach and education campaign that occurred prior to, during, and after the trip. Our outreach efforts increased awareness about water scarcity in the Bow River Basin. [MORE]

From 2004 to 2006, Bow Riverkeeper's outreach and media efforts have raised awareness in residents throughout the Bow River basin. Our messages have been picked up by local, regional, and national newspapers.

Our Big Bow Float Movie draws attention to the issue of water scarcity. It has been viewed by several thousand people in the Bow River Basin and across Alberta. Contact us to buy a copy of the DVD, or to arrange for a presentation and movie showing in your community.

General Outreach

Bow Riverkeeper has conducted numerous presentations to provide awareness about key issues facing the Bow River watershed. Some of our past audiences include:

  • Alberta Recreational Canoe Association;
  • Arusha Action Film Series;
  • Bow Valley Canoe Club;
  • Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society Calgary/Banff Chapter;
  • Council of Canadians;
  • Glenbow Museum;
  • Rotary Club;
  • Telus World of Science Earth Day;
  • University of Calgary;
  • and several schools.

Please contact us if you are interested in scheduling a presentation in your community.

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