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May 4, 1999
(Environment and Labour)


The following statement was issued today by Oliver Langdon, Minister of Environment and Labour. It was also read in the House of Assembly:

May 2 to May 8, 1999 is North American Drinking Water Week. The theme for this year is "Celebrate Water" with the focus on the universality of water.

To mark this special week, representatives of the provincial Girl Guides and Brownies, the City of St. John's and officials from my department joined me in a ceremony to officially proclaim May 2 to May 8 as Drinking Water Week in Newfoundland and Labrador.

I want at this time to acknowledge the special efforts of the Provincial Girl Guides Association in promoting the importance of safe, clean and reliable sources of drinking water. Last night, I attended an open house sponsored by the Girl Guides of Pouch Cove to celebrate water week. I believe the involvement of the Girl Guides organization contributes greatly to the success of this initiative and certainly it speaks to the importance of this special week.

I also would like to acknowledge the efforts of local municipalities. The City of St. John's, the City of Mount Pearl, the Town of Paradise and the Town of Conception Bay South have jointly sponsored a contest for Grade Four children in the region. This initiative will promote the importance of safe and clean drinking water among our youth. In this regard, I have written to all mayors around the province encouraging them to undertake activities which support and promote water week.

My department is working hard with municipalities and stakeholders to protect our water supplies. The events and activities planned for this week will further promote public awareness of the need for safe, clean and reliable sources of drinking water. I ask that all Newfoundlanders and Labradorians reflect on the fact that the responsibility of protecting our drinking water supplies is a responsibility bourne by all.

1999 05 04                         2:15 p.m.


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