First Lady Michelle Obama in Watertown on Thursday

WATERTOWN (WITI) -- First Lady Michelle Obama will visit Watertown, Wisconsin this Thursday, September 12th.

First Lady Michelle Obama will join the Partnership for a Healthier America as they launch a new nationwide effort to encourage Americans to drink more water.

Let’s Move!, the First Lady’s initiative to ensure all our children grow up healthy, works to provide American families with simple, actionable information to make healthy choices.

The new effort will bring together leaders from industry, entertainment, media and government around the simple message that water is one of the best and easiest choices every one of us can make every day.

According to the CDC, more than 40% of Americans drink less half of the recommend amount of water daily, including 7% who don’t drink any water. This new effort will remind people that more water helps you have more energy and stamina so you can do more, longer and with better focus.

The First Lady will join PHA President and CEO Lawrence A. Soler, Watertown Mayor John David, actress Eva Longoria and brand representatives to make this announcement at Watertown High School.

The event begins at 2:30 p.m.