# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Making Waves: A World Water Day Symposium
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 22 Mar, 2026 at 10:00 am
- **Event Description**: ? WORLD WATER DAY SYMPOSIUM: MAKING WAVES ?
? Nelson, BC | ? Sunday, March 22, 2026 | ⏰ 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM
? Doors open at 9:30 AM

Water is not just a resource — it is a living system.
Join us for an inspiring, action-oriented day bringing together community leaders, First Nations representatives, researchers, activists, and grassroots organizers to protect and reimagine our relationship with water in the Kootenays and beyond.

Hosted by the West Kootenay Watershed Collaborative, this World Water Day gathering is about connection, collaboration, and collective action.

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✨ Featured Speakers & Participants Include:

• Yenny Vega Cárdenas
President, Observatoire International des Droits de la Nature
? International leader on the Rights of Nature and legal personhood of rivers

• Maude Barlow
Activist, author, and founder of the Council of Canadians
? Global voice for water justice and public stewardship

• Save What’s Left on grassroots environmental activism

• Isaak Dekker – from the Yaqan Nukiy
• Rick Desautel – from the Sinixt

• Stewardship Panel featuring:
– Salmo Streamkeepers Society
– Slocan River Streamkeepers
– Friends of Kootenay Lake

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? What to Expect:
? Powerful keynote talks
? A screening of Daniel J. Pierce's "Trouble in the Headwaters"
? Facilitated group conversations
? Regional and grassroots showcases
? Practical discussions focused on real-world solutions
? Opportunities to connect directly with local conservation organizations

This is a space to listen, learn, build relationships, and spark action — whether you’re part of an organization, a grassroots group, or attending as an individual who cares deeply about water.

? Location:
Nelson District Rod & Gun Club
801 Railway St, Nelson, BC

Register now at https://www.westkootenaywater.ca/events-1 and be part of a growing movement to protect water as a living system.
Let’s make waves — together. ??
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nelson/making-waves-a-world-water-day-symposium/200029784172213
- **Event Categories**: Art, literary-art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 61

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Nelson
- **state**: BC
- **country**: Canada
- **location**: 801 Railway St, Nelson, BC V1L 1H6, Canada
- **lat**: 49.4876
- **long**: -117.297
- **full address**: 801 Railway St, Nelson, BC V1L 1H6, Canada

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Making Waves: A World Water Day Symposium being held?
  - **A:** Making Waves: A World Water Day Symposium takes place on Sun, 22 Mar, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sun, 22 Mar, 2026 at 10:00 am at 801 Railway St, Nelson, BC V1L 1H6, Canada.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Making Waves: A World Water Day Symposium?
  - **A:** Making Waves: A World Water Day Symposium is organized by West Kootenay Watershed Collaborative .
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Making Waves: A World Water Day Symposium is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Nelson, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 60+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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