About the project
The Water Literacy Project is the first-ever national water education initiative designed by AquaAction, in partnership with the Royal Canadian Geographical Society and the Canadian Museum of Nature. Its goal is to create a generation of informed and empowered protectors or freshwater.
Human pressures and climate change are degrading water quality, increasing scarcity, and straining a critical resource that communities rely on. At the same time, public opinion research shows that most people lack a basic understanding of water issues. Addressing this knowledge gap could help tackle labour shortages in the water sector and build a more water-literate society.
Through action-oriented learning materials, this initiative encourages students to learn about freshwater and the challenges it faces. It strengthens problem-solving, entrepreneurial thinking and other job-ready skills that help drive Canadian innovation in our water future.
We want to inspire learners of all ages to take positive action for water in their daily lives and pursue future work in the water sector.
About the project
Despite its reputation for freshwater abundance, Canada faces growing water security challenges.
Human pressures and climate change are straining the water systems communities rely on, with much of the country experiencing drought conditions last year. At the same time, public opinion research shows that many Canadians lack a basic understanding of water issues — a knowledge gap that, if addressed, could help tackle chronic labour shortages and drive Canadian-made innovation in the water sector.
The Water Literacy Project is a national initiative by three leading national organizations: AquaAction, the Royal Canadian Geographic Society, and the Canadian Museum of Nature, aimed at engaging youth and educators across the country
Our mission is to raise freshwater awareness through connection and care across a variety of activities, experiences, and streams of learning. We aim to inspire learners of all ages to take water-positive action in their daily lives and work for water in their future careers.
