WORLD WATER DAY

World Water Day: 22 March 2023

The theme for World Water Day is “Be the Change.” The aim of this campaign is to encourage us to take action in the way we use and manage water every day.

The Importance of Water

Water is essential for our survival, and today there are still billions of people across the world who don’t have access to clean water or suitable toilet facilities. We also face the enormous challenge of water pollution. The causes are mainly from global warming, water pollution, industrial pollution, damaged water tables and man-made pollution. Every one of us needs to make it our business to understand the im portance of saving water, as well as keeping our water clean. We CAN make a difference!

Clean up your Area!

Here in the Overberg, we are lucky enough to have beaches, as well as rivers. These water kingdoms have a huge amount of plant and animal life and it’s our job to maintain and keep these water systems clean! So, next time you go to the beach or take a walk along the Klein River, see if you can pick up any bits of rubbish you see lying around.

Be an inspiration to others this #WorldWaterDay:

• Organise a community clean-up of a local river.

• Start a conversation on water and sanitation.

• Create a local #WaterAction list for your community.

Get involved in the #WorldWaterDay and help solve the water crisis:

• Organise a talk or lesson at your school.

• Learn more about nearby rivers, lakes, and wetlands.

Some interesting facts about water:

• The human body is made up of 70% water.

• Water is made up of Hydrogen and Oxygen – H20.

• Nearly 97% of the Earth’s water is salty.

• Water regulates the Earth’s temperature.

As raindrops say, two’s company, but three’s a cloud!

• Make an artwork, song or film about the importance of water. BE WATER-WISE!