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Our Vision: the Grand River watershed will be the finest example in Canada of water quality and conservation, recreation, habitat restoration and community support for this precious resource.

ALMS and its members are active across Alberta in providing support to individuals, local communities, educational institutions, governments and industry that are interested in lake and watershed management. The Society organizes an annual workshop at a different Alberta lake community each fall. The workshop provides a forum to discuss water quality issues, technical aspects of lake and watershed management, and practical solutions to local problems. Each ALMS member receives our newsletter, The New Wave. ALMS is also widely recognized through its two community-based water quality sampling programs called Lakewatch and Alberta Water Quality Awareness (AWQA).

The Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority is an environmental advisory and protection agency based out of Kingston, Ontario. Our jurisdiction spans more than 3,500 sq. km of land in 11 different municipalities, including Kingston, Gananoque, Brockville and Newboro. The CRCA owns more than 4000 hectares of conservation land. We purchase land to protect it from being developed, preserve natural features and wildlife habitat, provide public access to the natural environment and undertake water management projects, such as flood control. Some of our other services include: - Environmental Planning - Water Quantity Monitoring - Tree Planting Programs - Conservation Education - Source Water Protection

Go Conscious Earth protects African rainforests and the animals that live there by partnering with indigenous communities to eliminate extreme poverty and cultivate sustainable practices. We have conserved one million acres of rainforest and provided clean water to over 10,000 people so far! We have asked the communities there what they need and we are working with them to make that happen - simple projects that work, starting with clean water.

The Shediac Bay Watershed Association (SBWA) was founded in 1999 as a result of growing concerns among residents from various local communities over the ecological health of Shediac Bay. The Association deals with issues related to water quality and habitat integrity. The SBWA has been involved in numerous projects and initiatives over the past seven years including water quality monitoring and remediation projects as well as awareness programs.

To develop and promote solutions for improving drinking water quality and health. For achieving this, we cooperate with the private, public and development sector in order to benefit people in Latin America.

Haiti Outreach is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization in the U.S. and a certified NGO with the Haitian government with the vision that Haiti become a developed country. Our mission is to collaborate with the people of Haiti to build community initiated and maintained projects that advance their development. Our Haitian staff works in rural communities to create clean water infrastructure, mostly wells and some basic water systems, that the community leaders are trained to maintain over many years. Part of this program includes a subscription fee to the water service so there are saved funds for future maintenance and repairs. We also conduct sanitation education and the promotion of latrines for each household. We are committed to long term sustainable development and are not a relief org.

Georgia Strait Alliance brings diverse people together to foster common goals, partnerships and solutions to marine protection in British Columbia's unique inland sea, the Georgia Strait. In this beautiful stretch of water, pollution, industrial activities, development and fishing pressures have taken their toll. Some fish stocks have collapsed and the Strait's killer whales are now officially endangered. However, it's not too late to turn the tide. Caring people are working hard to restore the health of our coastal waters. Togeher we can: reduce pollution in our waters; protect marine wildlife and its habitat; conserve wild salmon stocks; have a healthy economy and a healthy environment for generations to come.

WaterAid transforms lives by improving access to clean water, hygiene and sanitation in the world's poorest communities. We work with local partners and influence decision-makers to maximize our impact.

Our mission is to provide safe drinking water and hygienic sanitation to rural communities in Africa. By working in partnership with local organisations and communities, we empower people out of poverty; independently and sustainably. By having a strong working relationship with the communities in which we work, we listen to their requirements, provide them with tools, and engage them in the ongoing process. We ensure sustainability by running programmes alongside our projects, such as a Water Management Committee and a health education programme.

Food, immunizatons, Christian education, water purification and self help programs for children and their families in Africa and Christian orphange support, as well as providing aid for single, black working mothers in the U.S.

Bread to the Nations supports several initiatives in Haiti to help strengthen families. The initiatives include relief support of basic needs, such as food and clothing for families, education, clean water and home building.