The Sun Foundation has scheduled its 32nd annual Clean Water Celebration for April 28 at the Peoria Civic Center, an interactive event from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. for students grades 4-12 and their teachers and the community as a whole.
The free Clean Water Celebration is the world’s largest clean water festival, and it’s become a model for other water festivals across the country.
“Since 1994, Sun Foundation, in partnership with Illinois American Water, has provided participants of the Clean Water Celebration a look at water from many perspectives,” said Navigating Committee Chair Karen Zuckerman. “They interact with scientists, artists, community college and university instructors, government agencies, conservation groups, and youth activists, and come away with not only how important water as a resource is and actions that they can take to care for it, but the many career paths it supports and why science, technology, engineering, art and math are among the skills needed in these fields.”
Participants may choose from presentations on green initiatives, sustainability and conservation, storytelling, STEM and STEAM activities and hands-on exhibits.
Features will include Mike Coyne-Logan from Living Lands and Waters, the Peoria High School Drumline and the River Valley Rangers presenting a Call To Action, and a “Parade of Waters” — people are invited to bring a small water sample from the own water supply for a demonstration of the connectedness of all water sources.
Although there’s no charge to attend, registration for schools and groups is required to ensure seating. The public can attend without registering, and a walk-in schedule will be at the door.
Teachers are encouraged to make the Clean Water Celebration a field trip as all parts of the event meet Illinois Learning Standards. Funds are available to assist in school transportation costs.
For school and group registration and additional information online go to
www.sunfoundation.org/clean-water-celebration
Questions? Email For questions email cleanwater@sunfoundation.org