The first annual World Water week will take place the week of March 21-25 at Chief Sealth International High School. World Water Week will promote understanding of the relationship between members of our local community with water here and around the world, with the emphasis on improving that relationship through conservation and local action addressing equal access for all global citizens.

http://www.seattleschools.org/schools/chiefsealth/h2o.html

The week will consist of five days full of powerful speakers and engaging workshops for students, teachers and the community. Monday, March 21st will feature an exciting keynote speaker, Robert Glennon (http://rglennon.com/). Glennon is a professor of law and public policy at the University of Arizona and is the author of the bestselling book, Unquenchable: America’s Water Crisis and What to do about it. His talk will be preceded by personalized video message from Alexandra Cousteau, famed global water activist and filmmaker.

(http://www.alexandracousteau.org/alexandra-cousteau).

Congressman Jay Inslee, as well as a representative from the Mayor's office, will also be in attendance. Representatives from the Duwamish Tribe will attend the event and provide a blessing for World Water Week. Before the keynote lecture, there will be a water resource fair with tables from local government and non-profit organizations. There will also be some live music and refreshments. This event will be free and open to the public.