World Day for Glaciers: The State and Fate of Canada's Snow and Ice

Presented on March 21st, the Canadian Committee for the UN International Year of Glaciers' Preservation introduced the UN Glacier Year and its significance in Canada. This event featured three presentations:
John Pomeroy: Observations and predictions of changing mountain snow, ice and water.
Alison Criscitiello: Contaminant transfer in the Canadian Arctic.
Bob Sandford: The importance of snow and ice to the economy, culture, and sustainability.
With closing remarks offered by Corinne Schuster-Wallace. Learn more about the UN Glacier Year in Canada at www.unglacieryear.ca.