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Rotary has the power to make waves — literally. Beginning on Earth Day, April 22, 2026, Rotary Clubs across five states in 5 Districts will unite for a powerful, multi-district clean water project. Together, we’ll show the world the impact Rotary makes when we take action on one of our most critical causes — clean water and sanitation.
This coordinated day of service will not only transform communities but also create a public image blitz across social media, news outlets, and community channels. Imagine dozens of projects — from river and lake cleanups to water filtration installations and safe drinking water education — all happening on the same day, with Rotary logos and volunteers in action everywhere. Watch Video
Our goal:
- Mobilize clubs across all participating Districts.
- Share photos, videos, and impact stories in real time to flood the public conversation with Rotary’s work.
- Highlight how Rotary takes tangible action on Earth Day to protect our planet and provide life’s most basic need — clean water.
How Your Club Can Be Part of It
Participation is simple and flexible:
- Choose a water-related project that fits your club’s capacity and passion (local or international).
- Announce your intended project by completing this form
- Use the shared branding, messaging, and resources available at Welcome | Zones 25B & 29
Whether your club is large or small, urban or rural, there is a place for you in this initiative. What matters most is that we show up— Together (as the Rotary vision states) we unite and take action to create lasting change across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.
Still looking for an easy to link into project?
o For Minnesota clubs, check out Adopt a Drain here: Adopt-a-Drain - Minnesota
o For anybody, become part of Environmental Sustainability Action Group here: https://esrag.org/ specifically Operation Pollination here: https://esrag.org/operation-pollination/
o The Minnesota Humanities Center (with many statewide partners) has a traveling exhibit called "We Are Water MN". Happy Dancing Turtle hosted it a few years ago. It's educational and fun with information about clean water as well as local to the community it's hosted in. The exhibit is located in Bloomington, right now. There are often events with the exhibit including water tastings, and water testing clinics, too.
o How about here in South Dakota? Check out the Western Dakota Regional Water System at Western Dakota Regional Water System
If your club has not locked down a project yet, please refer to Jennifer Rollins messages on water or contact your Area Assistant Governor for more information. There are many ideas and resources to help you get started!