For the first time, this year’s WaterFire Clear Currents was a part of Rhode Island Water Celebration Day, a day proclaimed by Governor Lincoln Chafee to mark the importance of water quality, access, and its uses that enrich the lives of everyone who lives in Rhode Island. Rhode Island Water Celebration Day was a project initiated by Leadership Rhode Island and all across the state, environmental nonprofit organizations will be hosting local events promoting it. The culmination of the day took place on the evening of September 24, 2001 where a group of canoeists paddled through the WaterFire Providence installation with illuminated Japanese Koi mounted on their canoes.
Experienced Canoeist?
In order to support our year-round programming and special events, WaterFire is looking for experienced canoeists who love WaterFire, want to be be active creators of the artwork and help raise much needed funds to keep the fires burning brightly.
If you are an experienced canoeist and interested in becoming a part of the magic please email us at clearcurrents@waterfire.org.
How You Can Help Support this Project!
Your support will help us revive our popular Illuminated Fish Sculpture Project and make it even more spectacular next season by increasing our "school" of illuminated Japanese Koi (fish)!
Funding of this project will go towards: fish and parts purchases and fabrication including new fish bodies, LED light systems, batteries, fish eyes, fish covers, wiring and various other supplies and fixtures.
To view some spectacular pictures of the 2009
event please click here!