Breaking the Cycle of Silence: Becoming a Water Advocate

Name: Breaking the Cycle of Silence: Becoming a Water Advocate
Start: 2026-06-13T10:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-06-13T15:00:00-04:00
Location: Newman Wetlands Center

Schedule

Sat Jun 13 2026 at 10:00 am to 03:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Newman Wetlands Center | Hampton, GA

Engage with water advocates, build your skills, and develop an understanding of complex water conservation issues.
Agenda

🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Meet the Advocates

Info: Visit various organizations' tables to learn about their efforts to fight for environmental justice, enhance water quality through conservation, and promote watershed education.

🕑: 10:30 AM - 01:00 PM
Harm in the Water Screening and Panel Discussion

Info: Water connects us all. For Black communities along the Mississippi River, that connection has become deadly. Our award-winning film exposes generations of environmental injustice and the resilient voices fighting for their right to clean water. Watch the documentary, then engage in meaningful discussions centered on the film, environmental justice in Metro Atlanta, and more. Lunch will be provided.

🕑: 01:15 PM - 02:45 PM
Water Advocacy Workshops

Info: Choose between multiple workshops to build your skills as a water advocate. Workshops will include water quality testing, macroinvertebrate surveys, and more.