The Lagoon Discovery Center is one of the only venues in San Diego County which hosts this important environmental outreach event for children and adults to learn about the critical issues facing our world’s water supply.  This year's theme is Water and Food Security.  We'll highlight how much of the water we use is tied up in food production.  This year will feature water-themed areas like Water Conservation, Water for Health & Water Recreation.  Speakers every hour include Eric Larsen of the SD COunty Farm Bureau, and the Carlsbad Rotary speakingon their water project.  The ever popular SPLASHmobile will be here, along with fun, hands-on games, crafts, entertainment, and cool stuff to do for all ages!!
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