In celebration of World Water Day 2026, the Silver City Watershed Keepers program is organizing two events to protect and celebrate the waterways and sanitation system of Silver City.
World Water Day, officially observed on March 22nd, is a United Nations annual day of observance focused on the importance of clean water and sanitation systems. World Water Day is a day to celebrate the importance of water to human societies and also raise awareness for those that can’t access it. 2.1 billion people around the world live without access to safe water. The Silver City Watershed Keepers program celebrates this day annually with a litter cleanup and by offering educational opportunities to learn about and protect Silver City’s water resources and sanitation system.
For our First World Water Day event, our Pick It Up – Toss No Más monthly litter cleanup will be themed around World Water Day. During this cleanup, happening on Saturday, March 21st, from 9 am – noon, we’re encouraging volunteers to clean up trash, litter, and other potential contaminants from Silver City roads, parks, and trails near waterways. If you’re interested in learning more about our monthly litter cleanups, visit our Pick It Up – Toss No Más website at silvercitytossnomas.org.
Our second World Water Day event will take place during the following weekend, on Sunday, March 29th. We’ll be leading a hike along San Vicente Creek focused on the historical importance of this waterway to the industries and sanitation systems of our Town. The hike will feature a guest expert, Bob Schiowitz. Bob is a retired Forest Service archaeologist, serves on Silver City’s Trails and Open Space Advisory Committee, and is an active outdoorsman, mountain biker, and trail builder. As hikers travel along San Vicente Creek, they will enjoy spring wildflower blooms and migratory bird songs, learn about historical land and water usage, and view the status of ecological restoration work being conducted along the Creek. Whether it’s your first time on San Vicente Creek or you’re a local expert, you will enjoy coming together with community members on this easy-moderate hike.
Hikers can meet at the San Vicente Creek trailhead located beneath the Hudson St. Bridge from 8:30am – 9:00am on Sunday, March 29th. The hike will begin at 9:00am. We will hike approximately 2 miles as a group, then participants are free to return to leave for lunch or continue their exploration of the San Vicente trail system on their own. The trail terrain is unpaved, covers mostly flat ground with a few areas with uneven surfaces and moderate inclines. There will be shallow creek crossings, which will get shoes wet and muddy. Please bring plenty of water, sun protection, and appropriate shoes.
Our cleanups and hikes are fun for all ages! Children 17 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
We hope to see you there!
For more information about the event, contact Alesia Hallmark at 575-538-8078 or at silvercitywatershedkeepers@gmail.com
