Youth

As the 2022-23 cohort of Youth Water Leaders comes to a close, we’re excited to share some of the incredible community action projects that participants have created this year, including several educational resources.

Back in August, the Youth Water Leaders spent a week focussing on conservation within the watershed and joined a panel discussion on environmental advocacy.

In August, Youth Water Leaders visited both the National Herbarium of Canada and an NCC archeological dig to see more of the past and present of the watershed, from its plants (or plant-like species) to its people.

The Youth Water Leaders continue their exploration of the watershed, with a visit to the Mer Bleue peat bog, lessons on water quality at Parc Moussette, and a tour of a hydro power generating facility.

This month, the Youth Water Leaders set out to challenge themselves during a three day urban kaya-rafting expedition on the Ottawa River. With the support of Boreal River Adventures, the youth were able to experience the power of the river like never before.