Curriculum
The education program provides school districts with information on water conservation curriculum such as Major Rivers for fourth and fifth graders. Other instructional resources can be provided upon request, including lesson planning support, reference materials, and library resources.
Public Presentations
The education coordinator works closely with libraries, civic organizations and public entities to spread the importance of water conservation in the Ogallala Aquifer.
Communications
The goal is to reach larger, more diverse audiences - within and outside the region - by having a website designed to promote water use awareness; having a broader social media presence through tools such as Facebook, Twitter, and a blog helps promote water conservation practices.
Scholarships
Each year, the three participating water district conduct an essay contest for graduating seniors. Seniors are asked to research a current water related topic and write a formal paper expressing their views. A first and second place winner from each of the eight high schools are awarded with scholarship amounts of as much as $2,000!
2016 Scholarship Winners
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Brownfield Winners |
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Meadow Winners |
Plains Winners |
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Seagraves Winners |
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Wellman Union Winners |
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Seminole Winners |
Not Pictured: Loop and Denver City Scholarship Winners |
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