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Water for Fish, Faucet and the Future

What's happening in the world of water in Connecticut

March 18, 2022

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Celebrate World Water Day

& the Clean Water Act


World Water Day is nearly here, and the Clean Water Act is 50 years old! We’ll be celebrating this year by doubling our impact with two big events on March 21 and 22, 2022.


Join us online Monday, March 21 from 12 noon to 1:00 p.m.


Click here to register for the event


Connecticut’s annual World Water Day event is a collaborative celebration, “GroundwaterMaking the Invisible Visible.”


Groundwater is invisible, but its impact is visible everywhere. Out of sight, under our feet, groundwater is a hidden treasure that enriches our lives. Almost all of the liquid freshwater in the world is groundwater. As climate change gets worse, groundwater will become more and more critical. We need to work together to sustainably manage this precious resource. Groundwater may be out of sight, but it must not be out of mind. This World Water Day event on groundwater also recognizes and celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Clean Water Act, how far we’ve come, and how we can all do our part to protect clean water.


The free online event includes:


  • Remarks from Governor Lamont and Jack Betkoski, Connecticut Planning Council
  • A “Groundwater 101” presentation from groundwater hydrologist Virginia DeLima
  • A panel discussion exploring threats to groundwater and steps we can all take to ensure every Connecticut resident has access to clean water, now and in the future, featuring state water leaders Bill Lucey, Long Island Soundkeeper; Sharon Lewis, Connecticut Coalition for Environmental Justice; and Melissa Mostowy, Southwest Conservation District


Click here to register for the event.


Stay tuned for details on our live , World Water Day, press event, on Tuesday March 22 in Hartford. This event will celebrate new opportunities for water infrastructure and highlight current legislation impacting Connecticut’s water quality and quantity. 


Hosting Organizations:


Save the Sound, The Nature Conservancy, Rivers Alliance, Clean Water Action, CT River Conservancy, CT Land Conservation Council, CT League of Conservation Voters, Citizens Campaign for the Environment, and other partners are coming together for these celebrations.


See all hosting and supporting organizations, and learn about groundwater threats and action in Connecticut, at www.ourwaterct.org.


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