Go to these Links to take action
Here is a selection of websites related to the major themes in the Activist section. All the sites focus on information and action. They will help you find out more about the kinds of concrete actions you can take to put these ideas to work. The sites also list organizations (many supported by Fré dé ric Back) you may want to join. To guide you through the information, each site carries a brief description of its goals and content (online news and information, interactive activities, practical initiatives). For more links, you may want to visit the French version of this section.
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Help for the rivers and oceans
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International Rivers Network protects rivers and defends the rights of communities that depend on them by opposing destructive dams and the development model they advance, and encourageing better ways of meeting people's needs for water, energy and protection from damaging floods.
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This UNESCO website dedicated to fresh water offers information for all ages on the subject. A great place to find facts, medias, links, and tips related to water.
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Sea Shepherd's mission is to conserve and protect the world's marine wilderness eco-systems and marine wildlife species through public education, investigation, documentation and direct non-violent action.
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This NFB website enables students to learn about the arctic and climate change while providing resources to teachers.
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This WaterCan website provides teachers with online resources to educate students about the importance of water, and to impart the critical need to manage this most precious and under-appreciated natural resource.
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The Blue Planet Project is an international civil society movement begun by The Council of Canadians to protect the world's fresh water from the growing threats of trade and privatization.
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WaterCan is a registered charity dedicated to providing clean drinking water to the world's poorest people. Since its creation in 1987, WaterCan has assisted more than one million people in 32 developing countries.
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The SOS Water Coalition promotes equal access and responsible management of water in Qué bec under the principles of fairness, concern for public health, citizens' empowerment, sustainable development and collective sovereingty over this stategic ressource.
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The Rivers Foundation works to preserve, restore and bring out the rivers' natural attributes, especially in Quebec. The Foundation works to contribute to the educational, social and environmental sectors.
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GREMM is a non-profit organization dedicated to scientific research on the marine mammals of the St. Lawrence and education for the conservation of the marine environment.
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The Environmental Defense Oceans program works to find constructive solutions to the most critical problems facing the world's marine environments and works around the world. Through its website, it offers consumer guides, interactive games, and tips on how to reduce our impact on oceans.
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