Clavey Falls on the Tuolumne River in California

"Riverworld takes viewers on an around-the-world journey by river and begins with a tribute to North American rivers. Some of the waterways highlighted are well known and well traveled, such as the Tuolumne in California and the Colorado as it flows through the Grand Canyon. While some are known as white water rivers, the program also focuses on the great diversity of river experiences available. Some of the waterways featured are quite tranquil in nature while others are remote and obscure. But each has a wonderful story to tell." Mark Angelo

For the past four decades river conservationist Mark Angelo has traveled on hundreds of the world's waterways, including the storied Nile, Mekong, Amazon, and Yangtze. Many of his travels and experiences are highlighted in his new Riverworld presentation that premiered in Vancouver on September 25, and which will be held in other North American cities in coming months.

Celebrating the International Year of Fresh Water, Riverworld focuses on river travel, the threats confronting rivers, and the plight of many river-based indigenous people and cultures throughout the world.

Angelo is the head of the Fish, Wildlife, Recreation Department at the British Columbia Institute of Technology and is an Order of Canada recipient for his river conservation efforts.
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