Freshwater Futures

As part of Riparian Zone Ready

Get Involved at Freshwater Futures Youth Summit!

Are you 12–25* and passionate about the planet? Ready to protect the rivers, and streams that give life to our communities?

💧 Dive into action at the Freshwater Futures Youth Summit!
Connect with local environmental experts, take part in exciting outdoor, hands-on experiences, and make your voice heard alongside inspiring youth and special panelists.

  • The summit will take place from 10am-4pm on June 14th in Port Hawkesbury.

  • Register by May 30th to secure your spot. Scroll down and click on the green ‘Register’ button below.

*If you are older or younger than this age range, but are still interested, please fill out our registration form and we will get back to you.

If you have already registered, please read our Notice to Participants and Guardians

Learn more about how Riparian Zone Ready is spurring civic and environmental youth action

Riparian Zone Ready is a land-based learning program led by ACAP Cape Breton and co-directed by youth groups (25 and under) from the four counties of Cape Breton: CBRM, Inverness, Richmond, & Victoria. From Spring 2025 to Summer 2026, youth will plan, present, and implement freshwater habitat restoration solutions with the support of ACAP Cape Breton and two municipalities.

Program Goals

  • Develop youth capacity through hands-on freshwater restoration and protection.

  • Develop youth and community civic literacy, through direct engagement with local governments.

  • Increased freshwater health.

What is a Riparian Zone?

A Riparian Zone is the interface between land and a river or stream. It should be a host to many trees, plants, and organisms that assist in filtering and protecting the waterway. Although, Riparian Zones can look very different in an urban environment.

Source: https://cowsandfish.org/what-is-riparian/