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GLOBAL WATER ISSUES

Water is essential to all forms of life. Many of us take it for granted, but sadly there are parts of the world where women and children walk miles every day just to collect water. Global Water Issues explores the status of water in the world, the global arena of non-profit water organizations and how we can help bring water to areas in need.

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HYDROENGINEERING

A water engineer’s job involves repairing, maintaining, and building structures that control water resources. HydroEngineering explores the science and technology of moving water from its source to consumer, as well as conveying wastewater away from the consumer.

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WATER INVESTIGATORS

Water is a tasteless, odorless, and colorless chemical substance vital to all known forms of life. Nearly three quarters of the Earth’s surface is covered with it. Water Investigators explores the science of water and why it is so important.

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WATER WATCHERS

Water we don’t use is our most important resource. Water Watchers examines the idea of conservation and explores water conservation methods on a personal and global scale.

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AQUAEDUCATORS

Education is key to solving today’s water issues and those that will arise in the future. A skilled, water-literate citizenry is vital. AquaEducators explores the world of water education including formal (certified) and informal instruction.

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AQUATIC ENTREPRENEURS

The entrepreneur is commonly seen as an innovator, a source of new ideas, goods, services, and business/or procedures. All these skills are necessary to spark new ideas and solutions to water issues. Aquatic Entrepreneurs highlights real-life entrepreneurs who have made an impact on the water world.

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ART OF INFLUENCE

The world’s current water challenges are expected to become even more complex in the future. Skilled and knowledgeable leaders are vital to managing those challenges. The Art of Influence explores the attributes of effective water leaders and their ability to influence change.

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FLUID COMMUNICATIONS

Good verbal and written communication skills are essential to deliver information about the importance of water.  Fluid Communicators explores communication skills and techniques necessary in today’s culture.

Are you an Influencer?

The Academy of Water Influencers is a virtual institution of action empowering high school students to become water leaders and influencers.

 

 

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