Engineers Without Borders

SaskWater sponsored Engineers Without Borders (EWB) workshops presented by members of the University of Saskatchewan and University of Regina chapters at schools in the following communities throughout April and May 2012:

Warman

Dalmeny

Vanscoy

Hepburn

Star City

Allan

Hague

Wakaw

Caronport

Mortlach

Bethune

Loreburn

Lumsden

Cupar

Balgonie

Muenster

The EWB Water for the World workshops reached approximately 1,200 students in a variety of grades. During the interactive workshop students built a mini water filter out of a 2-litre pop bottle and layers of sand and gravel, learn about water issues in Canada and how gaining access to safe water is a challenge for people in developing communities.

"As Saskatchewan’s commercial Crown water utility, SaskWater’s role is to not only provide reliable and professional water and wastewater services, but to also improve the social health and well-being of our residents,” said SaskWater President Doug Matthies. "Our ongoing sponsorship of Engineers Without Borders workshops for students in our customer areas helps to promote the importance of water conservation and an understanding of the true value of water."

Engineers Without Borders (EWB) is a national non-profit organization that promotes human development through access to technology. Overseas, EWB partners with developing communities to help build the capacity of their technical sectors. In Canada, the organization works to raise awareness of development issues and encourage Canadians to make informed decisions. Through its school outreach program, EWB has reached 75,000 students across Canada.

For more information on Engineers Without Borders visit www.ewb.ca.