Despite its reputation for freshwater abundance, North America faces growing water security challenges.
Public opinion research shows many Canadians still lack a basic understanding of water issues.Closing that knowledge gap can help strengthen water awareness, inspire action,and support future careers in the water sector.
40% OF CANADIANS DO NOT KNOW WHERE THEIR DRINKING WATER COMES FROM
About the Project
The Water Literacy Project is a national initiative created to help learners and educators across the country deepen freshwater awareness through activities, experiences, and streams of learning.
The project helps learners understand where water comes from, why it matters, and how they can take water-positive action in daily life and future careers.
Visit the Water Literacy Project resource hub to explore learning opportunities for different age groups:
The Water Literacy Project brings together three main initiatives under one central resource hub.
ReFresh Water! Action Packs
Explore fun, hands-on activities that help learners understand freshwater, explore possibilities, and create something they can share. The ReFresh Water! Action Packs are brought to you by AquaAction as part of the Water Literacy Project.
Freshwater: Lifeblood of the Land Giant Floor Maps
Educators can book large-format maps created by Canadian Geographic to help learners explore Canada's freshwater systems, consider their relationships with water, and discover water-related careers. Each map includes a Teacher's Guide, 12 curriculum-linked lesson plans, activities and additional resources.
Classrooms across Canada can join live virtual workshops led by educators from the Canadian Museum of Nature. These interactive sessions connect classrooms with the museum to explore Earth's hydrosphere and the water cycle.
The Water Literacy Project is brought to life by AquaAction in partnership with the Royal Canadian Geographical Society and the Canadian Museum of Nature, with additional content support from experts and organizations across the water, education, and research sectors.
Water knowledge is powerful. It sparks curiosity, replaces fear with understanding, and inspires action. The ripple effects of expanding young minds will be felt far beyond the classroom, in everyday choices, future careers, and stronger communities for all Canadians.
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