2024 Youth Water Council

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2024 Project: An Educational Comic Book

Written by: The 2024 Youth Water Council

Illustrated by: Amanda Schulz

The Youth Water Council put their heads together to choose a project that spoke to them. The ‘River Time Vortex Extravaganza!’ story is the product of months of learning, discovery, deliberation, and project planning. The council hopes this comic will help readers feel a greater connection to the watershed and all it does for us.

Read it here!

Comic Summary:

Two siblings camping near the North Saskatchewan River are taken on a journey back in time to discover the importance of watershed health and respecting our rivers. Join them as they make new friends and gain a new perspective on the waters that give them life in this River Time Vortex Extravaganza!

See the official comic poster and postcard. These can be shared to promote this project! Each include a QR code that links to the digital version of the comic.

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About the Authors: The 2024 Youth Water Council

The 2024 Youth Water Council (YWC) features a group of 9 passionate and driven high school students collaborating towards improved environmental health in the North Saskatchewan River watershed.

Check out the Youth Water Council Story video, produced by Story Brokers Media House.

The video shares the 2024 Youth Water Council’s journey. See how council members expanded their watershed knowledge during virtual learning sessions and how they planned their Innovative Project at the 4H Club Weekend Camp!

Apoorva Bhadane, Grade 11 - Old Scona Academic High School
Eadlin Lalonde, Grade 12, H.A Kostash
Humza Khan, Grade 11 - Lillian Osborne High School
Jemimah Ashaolu, Grade 10 - Old Scona Academic
Josie Camilleri, Grade 11 - St. Peter the Apostle Catholic School
Judah Walker, Grade 12 - St. Andre Bessette Catholic School
Kayleigh Staigh, Grade 12 - Archbishop Jordan Catholic School
Roy Li, Grade 12 - Old Scona Academic
Tanya Chaudhary, Grade 10 - Lillian Osborne

Read the blog about the 2024 council's journey here.

 

"The river is strong and resilient.

Nature is powerful and it will give you much more if you give it something in return."

- Quote from River Time Vortex Extravaganza

Look out for copies of River Time Vortex Extravaganza popping up in schools and libraries throughout the watershed!

Local Stewardship Initiatives

Feeling inspired by the River Time Vortex Extravagnza characters? The 2024 YWC wanted to highlight some local initiatives you could get involved with!

Alberta Lake Management Society (ALMS)

Cows and Fish

Alberta Environment and Protected Areas

Edmonton and Area Land Trust

Edmonton Native Plant Society

Root for Trees - City of Edmonton

Alberta Tomorrow

Ducks Unlimited Canada

ALUS Canada

RiverWatch

CreekWatch

Local Watershed Stewardship Groups