Environment and Conservation
March 22, 2016

Media Advisory: Clean and Safe Drinking Water Workshop Media Opportunities

Members of the media are invited to attend the 15th Annual Clean and Safe Drinking Water Workshop on Wednesday, March 23, and Thursday, March 24, at Hotel Gander.

On Wednesday the media are invited to attend hands-on demonstrations on water system maintenance and treatment options and visit the event’s trade show. On Thursday the Water Operator of the Year Awards will be presented and media are invited to tour the Water Resources Division’s Mobile Training Unit.

          Media Opportunities:

          Wednesday, March 23:
          2:30 p.m. – Tradeshow
          3:00 p.m. – Hands-on demonstrations

          Thursday, March 24:
          9:30 a.m. – Presentation of Operator of the Year Awards
          10:00 a.m. – Tour of Water Resources Mobile Training Unit

Members of the media who wish to attend are asked to contact Gina MacArthur, Media Relations Manager, by 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 23.

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Media contact:

Gina MacArthur
Media Relations Manager
Department of Environment and Conservation
709-729-5783, 730-2977
ginamacarthur@gov.nl.ca

2016 03 22                              9:50 a.m.