Water Education Program

Program Overview

A major responsibility of the Department of Water Resources is to "educate the public about the importance of water and its proper use..." Through the Water Education Program and with assistance from other State and federal agencies, local water districts, and community organizations, the Department has kept to that pledge.

The Public Affairs Office has assembled a library of literature and multi-media products that can be used by all ages and interest groups to gain a comprehension and awareness of California's water resources and ways to manage and conserve them. The Department's supplemental educational literature and materials on water resources provide a foundation for schools and teachers seeking to develop classroom exercises on the subject. Ideas on interactive children's hands-on activities are also available. Information on these materials is available from the Public Affairs Office School Education Services.

Southern District Activities

Some of the on-going activities involving the Southern District are:

• Providing technical assistance in the planning of water and natural resource conservation events in Southern California.

• Providing information and technical assistance to local water agencies seeking to develop and modify their water conservation programs.

• Planning and participating in State and local water agency meetings on water education and conservation.

• Co-sponsoring and conducting teacher training workshops on the Department's water education literature and hands-on activities and on the Water Education Foundation's Project WET (Water Education for Teachers) curriculum materials.

• Interacting with local public and private schools and educational organizations to develop water education materials and promote water education and conservation.

• Participating in and disseminating information at local public and private school events and activities such as science fairs.

• Working with local businesses to encourage their participation in water conservation awareness activities and events.

For further information, contact:

David Inouye
E-mail: davidi@water.ca.gov
Phone: 818 500-1645 x246

or

Sharon Brown
E-mail: sharonb@water.ca.gov
Phone: 818 500-1645 x265

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