Water Environment Federation Celebrates World Water Day

The Water Environment Federation (WEF) is celebrating World Water Day 2013 by issuing a national call-to-action for Water’s Worth It Month to be adopted in communities across the U.S.

Unlike people in many parts of the world, Americans enjoy reliable access to safe and clean water and wastewater services. These systems, along with thousands of dedicated water and wastewater professionals, work around the clock all year long to keep the water flowing in and out of homes and businesses.

In fact, these systems have worked so well that many take them for granted. Many turn on the tap or flush the toilet and expect both to work. Water is so readily available that many might not give it a second thought. Now is the time to stop, think and act.

Mayoral and gubernatorial proclamations for a month-long celebration of water are a great way to increase awareness about this precious natural resource; demonstrate how public health, environment, strong economy and quality of life are so closely connected to it; and to promote conservation and personal stewardship through increasing educational efforts. It encourages elected officials and citizens to become more knowledgeable about water issues and to the challenges involved in providing and maintaining clean water, wastewater services and the related infrastructure.

To help you get started, WEF has created a Water’s Worth It Proclamation Toolkit that includes sample proclamation language, tips and supporting materials. The proclamations kit is the latest addition to a comprehensive online toolkit of customizable materials such as ads, fact sheets, brochures, bill stuffers, media outreach resources and promotional items.

Since the official launch on World Water Day 2012, the Water’s Worth It campaign has been used to help raise awareness about water’s value and importance to hundreds of thousands of people across the country. WEF hopes this new call-to-action will jumpstart a grassroots movement that encourages all communities across the U.S. to become involved and to help make water a personal and national priority.

Source: Water Environment Federation