National Water Week runs from October 18 to 24.
Australian Water Association chief executive Corinne Cheeseman said the theme was an invitation for everyone to think more deeply about the environment and how First Nations peoples care for Country, and the role water plays in our local communities.
“The theme recognises the importance water plays in our lives,” she said.
“It is an opportunity for Australians to reflect on how we can rebuild from our turbulent recent years of floods, drought and fires in the face of climate change and a pandemic.”
AWA has engaged artist Dennis Golding from Spirit Creative, a proud majority Indigenous-owned business, to bring this year’s theme to life.
Mr Golding said the inspiration behind the artwork came “from his strong connection to Country, from the freshwater and saltwater regions of northern and north-west NSW”.
To get involved in National Water Week, individuals, schools and organisations can share their stories and host events, and use one of the following associated hashtags: #NWW2021, #Caring4waterandCountry, #NWW2021WaterAmbassador or #NationalWaterWeek2021
For more information about National Water Week, go to: www.nationalwaterweek.org