Fleming College

Students at Fleming College’s Frost Campus are hosting a Water Awareness Week (Feb. 11-15) to promote water conservation, prevent water pollution and inform the public about the impact of bottled water. The schedule is:*all events will take place in the cafeteria unless otherwise noted*Monday – Water Pollution• 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Cafeteria Poster Installation• 11 a.m. to noon – Alternative Abrasive Cleaner giveawayTuesday – Water Conservation • 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Toilet installation/information piece • 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Water conservation information to be handed to studentsWednesday – Water as a Common Resource• 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Cafeteria Poster Installation• 5 to 6:30 p.m. – Two evening speakers in Room 280: Dr. Brent Wootton (5 p.m.) and Frank Smith (5:45 p.m.) to speak on Water as a Common Resource • 8 p.m. – Residence outreach and education canvassingThursday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Water Bottle Awareness• Water bottle installation and contest• Displays: “Worst to Best Receptacles”, “Why should I care about bottled water?” and “Why should I drink Tap water?”• “Water” coupons• Launch of the Filtered Water Tap, with new signage• Tasting booth: Bottled vs. Tap water • Take a pledge to refrain from the use of bottled water• Noon – Launch of initiative: the Student Office as a “Bottled Water Free Zone” in Room 321The Earthworkers Club and the Frost Sustainable Campus Initiative student group at the Frost Campus planned and organized Water Awareness Week. The week was initiated by students to familiarize fellow students with the many issues around water use.     – 30 -For more information: Brooke Erickson, FSCI Ambassador at 705-308-3006