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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


    “I have always believed that BC has perhaps the world’s finest wild river heritage. We have amazing waterways in our province. I have long written articles for academic and technical audiences. After I wrote my first children’s book, I began to wonder whether I could write a book that would introduce the allure and magic of rivers to a broader audience that perhaps I had not reached before. The reason for publishing my book River Magic in 2025 is that it is in concert with the 20th anniversary of World Rivers Day which was inspired by BC Rivers Day,” explained Mark Angelo.

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    RIVER MAGIC, TALES FROM A LIFE ON 1000 RIVERS: “While the book takes the reader around the world, it is also important to note that BC locales are well represented. That is pertinent and appropriate because in BC our river heritage is as good as any in the world,” stated Mark Angelo


    In the story behind the story, Mark Angelo explains why his title is River Magic; why the Fraser River is the heart and soul of BC; and why Guichon Creek in Burnaby shows never give up. “The Fraser River has been such a big part of my life and a river that is dear to my heart. In 1975, I spent the entire summer paddling down the entire 1375-kilometre length of the Fraser River. I was so enamoured with the river, its powers, its beauty, its diversity. Ever since, I have referred to and felt passionately about the Fraser River as literally the heart and soul of BC,: stated Mark Angelo.

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    LIVING WATER SMART IN BRITISH COLUMBIA: “A request from Todd Pugh of CivicInfo BC was my source of inspiration for evolving Waterbucket eNews to feature stories behind the sources,” stated Kim Stephens, Executive Director, Partnership for Water Sustainability in BC


    In 2020, Todd Pugh of CivicInfo BC had an idea for a feature called Civic Voices. This inspired the Partnership for Water Sustainability to run with the idea of stories behind the stories. “The idea is pretty simple. We run a lot of municipal press releases, but there are deeper stories to be told. We want thoughtful columns that highlight interesting ideas, concepts, or experiences. In short, we would love to hear about the journey – a behind-the-scenes story, from a first-person perspective,” stated Todd.

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    LIVING WATER SMART IN BRITISH COLUMBIA: “The challenges we face today are immense, but we just have to keep plugging away. I spend so much time with children; that is one of the reasons that led me to write the book The Little Creek That Could. My grandchildren were my source of inspiration,” stated Mark Angelo – conservationist and founder of BC Rivers Day and World Rivers Day (January 2022)


    “The Little Creek That Could starts off talking about the kinds of things I did as a little boy beside creeks – skipping stones, looking for critters or fish or any aquatic insects I could find. The book goes full circle in that it is the kind of thing I do with my grandkids, just as I did as a little boy. It was those experiences as a child that helped cultivate my love for creeks and streams, and the fascination I have always had with moving water. Growing up, I observed that there was a lot more life closer to creeks and streams than away from them. Those memories have had a huge influence on my life and career,” stated Mark Angelo.

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    METRO VANCOUVER’S ENDANGERED STREAMS: “Floods are now Canada’s most common and destructive ‘natural’ disasters. They are dramatic and widely covered events. Often overlooked are the smaller, more frequent events that threaten to destroy some of our most important waterways,” wrote Daphne Bramham, Vancouver Sun columnist (December 2021)


    “The Tatalu is 30 kilometres long and another of Metro Vancouver’s most productive salmon streams. Underneath, an aquifer plays an essential role in regulating the river’s levels and temperature. Soon, much of it could be covered with cement and asphalt and the river constrained by a commercial/ industrial development following a recent decision by Metro to extend Surrey’s urban containment boundary. It is one step away from being developed as a commercial and industrial centre,” stated Daphne Bramham.

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