"Encouraging a new generation of children to have a heart for the environment."
"Cultivating caretakes of the envirionment."
Chicago Wilderness, Fall 2005The Aquascape Foundation
In that, we as a society, community, and company not only enjoy the abundance of water in our everyday lives, but also make our livelihood from it, it seems fitting that we share our passion for water through educational and environmental awareness which will hopefully lead to philanthropic efforts to reduce the scarcity of water for our fellow human beings around the globe.
What is The Aquascape Foundation?
The Aquascape Foundation is an initiative of Aquascape, Inc. in which the promotion of the awareness of water as our most precious resource can be achieved through environmental, educational and philanthropic efforts.
Who Does The Aquascape Foundation Help?
The Aquascape Foundation helps everyone from your neighbors next door to those around the globe.
Why Should I Get Involved?
To share your passion for the benefits of water, whether they are ornamental, lifestyle, or life saving.
What Are The Facts About The Lack of Drinking Water?
- 1.2 billion people do not have access to drinking water.
- 2.4 billion people lack basic sanitation.
- In the time it takes to read this, 9 people will die from water-borne illnesses. 5 of them will be children.
- 5,760 children die each day.
- 4 per minute
- 2.1 million each year - from illnesses associated with a lack of drinking water, basic sanitation, and a bad level of hygiene
- The equivalent of 30 Boeing 747s full of children crashing each day
Where Do I Go To Get Information?
Please visit www.watertreaty.org, www.aquapure.com.do/, www.wateradvocates.org, & www.worldvision.org for more information. This site will contain comprehensive resources to answer your questions in early 2008.
How Do I Get Involved
Start things rolling in your own community. Visit your library, go on-line, conduct your own research and talk to friends, neighbors, and business associates about our need for conservation and education and the many ways we can all help make a difference.
When Do I Begin?
Right now! There's no time like the present!
Who Do I Contact To Learn More?
Julie Van Buskirk, Public Relations Manager
Aquascape, Inc. / 901 Aqualand Way, St. Charles, IL 60174
jvanbuskirk@aquascapeinc.com 630-659-2064
