Congratulations to Mark Angelo, Chair Emeritus for the BCIT Rivers Institute and longtime BCIT instructor, who will receive an Honorary Doctor of Science Degree from Trent University at its upcoming convocation ceremony on June 4.
As a devoted conservationist, paddler, educator, researcher, and communicator who has travelled more than 1,000 rivers throughout the globe, Mark founded World Rivers Day and is recognized for his work in the area of river conservation in Canada and throughout the world.
"I'm grateful and humbled to receive an honorary doctorate from Trent University, an institution so renowned as a global leader in Environmental Sciences. I'm also honoured to join the ranks of past recipients who I have long admired and respected," says Mark Angelo.
Mark Angelo was longtime Program Head of the BCIT Fish, Wildlife, and Recreation program.
Rivers are the arteries of our planet
Mark's environmental message and mandate are known to millions thanks to his work across the media. His acclaimed Riverworld program was launched in conjunction with National Geographic on-line and played to sold-out audiences across North America from 2003 to 2007. His follow-up, Wild Water, Wild Earth program enjoyed similar success.
In the fight against river pollution, Mark co-produced and starred in RiverBlue, the highly-acclaimed feature length documentary. Mark's work was also the feature of an Emmy Award winning segment for ABC News. He coordinated the Water for Life benefit concert to promote water stewardship and to support access to clean water. Additionally, Mark has also written hundreds of articles and is a regular contributor to the Vancouver Sun.
Decades of work with river conservation and restorative initiatives
From government to community groups, including Indigenous communities, Mark's work is recognized by many around the world.
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