World Water Day: A focus on glacier preservation

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The Watershed Institute celebrated the importance of water with return of its World Water Day event.

Joining others across the globe the Watershed Center in Pennington observed World Water Day with adults, children, advocates, and educators on March 22.

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This year’s World Water Day, which is a United Nations initiative shining a light on water importance, had a key focus on glacier preservation.

Exhibits and demonstrations were held spotlighting water conservation, renewable energy, and eco-friendly practices.

Additionally, there were interactive hands-on activities and demonstrations.

For the past four years, the Watershed Institute has held a day of giving in honor of World Water Day to help organization with its mission and advocacy to protect and restore the water and natural environment in central New Jersey.

In 2025, they set a goal of $20,000. With 87 donors the organization raised $21,216.

ANDREW HARRISON, Staff Writer
ANDREW HARRISON, Staff Writer
Andrew joined the Packet team in 2018. Throughout his time here, he has met countless people and covered events worthy of your attention. While his favorite peiece to cover are community profiles and features, he also enjoys covering breaking news and sports. His primary coverage includes Hopewell, Bordentown, Robbinsville, and Hamilton, though you just might see his name in another publication time-to-time. He can be contacted at aharrison@donnelly.media.

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