2014년 지구의 날을 축하하는 의미로 National Association of Water Companies (NAWC)는 이번 주말에 역사적인 Fair Park에서 열리는 미국 최대의 지구의 날 행사인 Earth Day Texas를 지원할 예정이다.

2010년에 설립된 Earth Day Texas는 지역 주민들의 지속가능한 삶을 장려하고 환경을 위한 삶의 방식 채택의 의식을 높이고 건강과 생활비 절감을 향상을 목표로 하는 야외 행사이다. 더구나, 이 행사는 무료 행사로 텍사스 사람들의 생각, 삶, 일의 방식에 영향을 미치고 환경의식 고취를 추구한다.

To celebrate Earth Day 2014, the National Association of Water Companies (NAWC) will sponsor one of the largest Earth Day celebrations in the United States, Earth Day Texas, at the historic Fair Park in the city of Dallas this weekend.

Founded by Earth Day Texas, Inc. (EDTx) in 2010, the annual, outdoor festival aims to encourage residents to live a more sustainable lifestyle and raise awareness of how these lifestyle choices can benefit the environment, improve health and lower cost of living. Further, the free event seeks to elevate environmental awareness and influence the way Texans think, live and work.

On April 26, NAWC Executive Director Michael Deane will join the 'Water Infrastructure Panel' discussion at 12 p.m., along with other experts from the industry, including Ben Grumbles of the U.S. Water Alliance, Ken Kirk of the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA), and Kevin Ward of the Trinity River Authority.

"As the association representing private water service providers, we're excited to sponsor Earth Day Texas as a platform to help bring much-needed attention to the critical water issues our nation faces, especially in Texas,” said Deane. "No individual, family or business can thrive without access to safe, reliable water service -- yet, many are unaware that our nation's aging infrastructure puts this at risk. Private sector investment in water is an essential part of the solution."

In addition to engaging with these experts on environmental issues, attendees will have the opportunity to also explore hundreds of hands-on exhibits (including an NAWC display) at the EDTx Eco Expo. Visit http://earthdaytx.org/ for more details on Earth Day Texas 2014.

[출처 = Water World/ 2014년 4월 24일]