Photo by CBF Staff.
In just three days, Marylanders will gather in Easton to celebrate clean water...will you be there?!
"With clean water plans being developed now in every Maryland county," CBF's Senior Land Use Policy Manager Alan Girard says, "we wanted to host a series of events to help people see and hear what's going on locally to meet the Bay's pollution diet. People connect with the Bay in different ways, so it was important to provide a variety of programs that suit different tastes."
And indeed "variety" is the word to describe it. From film previews to poster competitions to concerts and panels, Clean Water Week offers something for everyone. Participants will also learn about what's being done now—and what else we could be doing—to chart a new course forward for reducing water pollution in our rivers, streams, and Bay.
With a dozen sponsoring groups—including Adkins Arboretum, Easton Main Street, Maryland Chapter of the Sierra Club, Maryland League of Conservation Voters, and Midshore Riverkeeper Conservancy—and well over two dozen additional supporting organizations, Clean Water Week is truly a community event.
"People care about clean water, and these events are a chance to show just how much healthy waterways mean to our families and livelihoods," says Girard. "It's a chance to celebrate bringing back the health of our rivers and the Bay and show state and local decision-makers just how strong community support really is for actions that can make our waters fishable and swimmable within 10 years."
—Emmy Nicklin
Clean Water Week is fun for all ages—and admission is free, with refreshments served most nights. Celebrate bringing back the health of local rivers and streams and the Chesapeake Bay with music, film, art, and educational programs throughout the week. Plus, learn the latest on ways to make our local waterways clean and healthy again. Visit www.cbf.org/cleanwaterweek for more details, download the Clean Water Week flier here, and mark your calendar today!
Here's a quick line-up of what to expect:
- Clean Water Forum and Film Preview
Monday, November 14, 6 p.m. Free.
Avalon Theatre, Easton, MD.
- Children's Clean Water Poster Competition
Tuesday, November 15, 6 p.m. Free.
The Wagner Witte Gallery, Easton, MD.
- Clean Water Concert: Kentavius Jones and the Poets of Unk
Wednesday, November 16, 8 p.m. Free.
Avalon Theatre, Easton, MD.
- Maryland Environmental Legislative Preview
Thursday, November 17, 6 p.m. Free.
Historical Society of Talbot County Auditorium, Easton, MD.
- Wild and Scenic Environmental Film Festival
Friday, November 18, 6 p.m. $25.
Avalon Theatre, Easton, MD.
