Join the The Nature Conservancy, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Paxton Creek Watershed Association, Blue Mountain Outfitters and others for a special World Water Day event on March 22 at the Whitaker Center in Harrisburg.

These groups have organized a special event to help draw attention to the issue of clean water. Kids can try on authentic whitewater kayaking gear and pose for a photo, take the Water Conservation Challenge, create their own magnets with conservation tips, and more from noon to 4:00 p.m.

Also that day, Whitaker will be launching a new Imax film dedicated to the theme of water and conservation—the Grand Canyon Adventure: River at Risk-- a 3D film that splashes onto the giant screen in Select Medical IMAX Theater at Whitaker Center.

This new 3D film is the captivating story of the worldwide water crisis and the great drought now plaguing the American Southwest. Audiences will join a team of explorers on an exhilarating Colorado River whitewater adventure as they seek important answers about water conservation.

From the journey’s launch at Lee’s Ferry to the world-famous Lava Falls rapids, from the turquoise waters of Havasu Falls to the scorched river delta in Mexico, a riveting cinematic celebration of water—and what each of us can do to make a difference.

3/14/2008