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World Water Day is March 22, 2015
Observe World Water Day with a 'Walk for Water' at the Water Resources Education Center. With this family friendly walk, the Water Center hopes to raise awareness of the need for drinkable water in other parts of the world. Join in to learn more about World Water Day. Saturday, 22 March 2015, Register at 12:30, Walk begins at 1:00pm Location: 4600 SE Columbia Way Vancouver, Washington Contact: 360-487-7111 Vist the official World Water Day website for more information.
Tuesday, March 3, 2015 - Water and energy are closely interlinked and interdependent. Energy generation and transmission requires utilization of water resources, particularly for hydroelectric, nuclear, and thermal energy sources. Conversely, about 8% of the global energy generation is used for pumping, treating and transporting water to various consumers.