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LIVING WATER SMART IN BRITISH COLUMBIA: “Nature can heal itself if only we give it a chance,” stated Mark Angelo, Chair and founder of World Rivers Day; globally renowned river conservationist, speaker, teacher, writer, adventurer, and paddler

September 30, 2025 - Posted in Living Water Smart in BC, Living Water Smart: The Series, published in 2025

Note to Reader:

Published by the Partnership for Water Sustainability in British Columbia, Waterbucket eNews celebrates the leadership of individuals and organizations who are guided by the Living Water Smart vision. Stories are structured in three parts: One-Minute Takeaway, Editor’s Perspective (REPRODUCED BELOW), and the Story Behind the Story.

On the 45^th anniversary of BC Rivers Day, and 20^th for Word Rivers Day, the edition published on September 30, 2025 celebrates the extraordinary lifelong accomplishments and legacy of Mark Angelo, an amazing British Columbian. He has traveled on close to a thousand rivers spanning well over 100 countries. His vision and story are truly inspirational.

EDITOR’S PERSPECTIVE / CONTEXT FOR BUSY READER

“Mark Angelo and I were born in the same year, one month apart. The relevance is that our lives and careers were influenced by the same events and societal movements. Understanding his context provides me with perspective in appreciating the power of his life story,” stated Kim Stephens, Waterbucket eNews Editor and Partnership Executive Director.

A Beacon of Inspiration: “Nature can heal itself if only we give it a chance,” says Mark Angelo

Time Continuum: Define the long-term desired outcome and work towards it, one step at a time

“There are no shortcuts to a good outcome. Societal change starts with passion and commitment. After that come patience and perseverance. It takes a career to know when stars are aligning and figure out how to seize the moment when windows of opportunity open. Invariably it comes down to the right mix of people being in the right place at the right moment. And then it is magic.”

Images are mostly from the Partnership’s library. Some are from the public domain and Creative Commons.

To Learn More:

Waterbucket eNews stories are structured in three parts: One-Minute Takeaway, Editor’s Perspective and Context for Busy Reader, and the Story Behind the Story. To read the complete 3-part storyline, download a PDF copy of Living Water Smart in British Columbia: River Magic, tales from a life on 1000 rivers.