Fast Flow Water

There have been 22 recorded deaths from drowning in Junction Creek since 1921, as well as many injuries and near-death situations. On August 25th, 2007, Adam Dickie, a 13-year-old Sudbury boy, was fishing on the shores of Junction Creek with a friend. Adam slipped and fell into the creek and wasn’t able to get back out because of the depth of the water. Water levels were high due to heavy rainfall.

Adam’s death prompted an appeal by members of the community to find solutions for stopping any further unnecessary deaths and injury in fast-flowing water. “Swift water” in area lakes, rivers and drainage ditches can be life threatening. Education with regards to this issue is a positive step in protecting the children in our community.

Adam

Poster and Script Contest

Students in grades 3 to 8, it’s time to show Millie the muskrat that you know about the dangers of fast flowing water.

Make a poster or write a script for a video commercial for a chance to WIN GIFT CARDS.

This contest gives students in grades 3 to 8 an opportunity to design a poster or safety script about the dangers of fast flowing water, and to win great prizes for themselves and their school.

Contest participants are recognized at a city-wide award ceremony – the winning poster is featured on a billboard and the winning script is professionally produced into a 30-second commercial!

The contest is based on teacher-developed and ministry approved curriculum materials that are freely available from Conservation Sudbury.

These grade specific lesson plans and activities on fast flowing water safety, give teachers a turn-key solution in the classroom.