PNCWA Public Education Committee & Outreach
Adopt-a-School Program
The Pacific Northwest Clean Water Association (PNCWA) is eager to support student education and career-building efforts in the stormwater and wastewater fields. Our rivers and wetlands are healthier than they’ve been in generations. But, more work needs to be done to protect our watersheds and ensure our communities’ livability.
The Adopt-a-School program was established to support water science education, involvement and restoration activities undertaken by Oregon, Washington and Idaho 8th-12th grade students working toward clean water education goals.
Evaluation Criteria and Process
The process and criteria for evaluating requests have been drafted in order to 1) provide tracking and accountability for funds allocated to schools, 2) equitably support water science curriculums, and 3) leverage PNCWA’s public education goals. The evaluation criteria are:
- Curriculum/project is for 8th – 12th grade students during 2011-2012 school year.
- Curriculum/project is science-based and includes wastewater and/or stormwater education elements.
Curriculum/project includes presentation from partner wastewater/stormwater utility expert and/or a wastewater treatment facility tour.
Schools requesting funding must complete a Funding Request Form*. The request will be evaluated by PNCWA to determine if the curriculum/project meets the funding criteria.
Applications are due on October 12, 2012 for the 2012-2013 school year. Award recipients will be notified by November 2, 2012.
Congratulations to our 2008-2009 Adopt-a-School funding recipients:
$950 Aberdeen High School, Washington
$650 Aloha High School , Oregon
$500 Olympia High School, Washington
$450 West Middle School, Idaho
$500 Mt. Rainier Lutheran High School, Washington
$450 Roosevelt Middle School, Oregon
$500 Ferrucci Middle School, Washington
$500 Ballou Middle School, Washington
$500 Glacier View Middle School, Washington
For more information please contact:
Karen DeBaker, PNCWA Public Education Committee Chair
(503) 681-3643 or debakerk@cleanwaterservices.org
Education Toolbox
No need to re-create the wheel. Here is your one-stop shop for public information tools for your wastewater & stormwater education programs. For permissions and materials, please contact the program's owner. If you have education tools you'd like to post, please contact Karen DeBaker at (503) 681-3643 or at debakerk@cleanwaterservices.org.
You can also visit EPA's online Nonpoint Source Outreach Toolbox which contains more than 700 viewable and/or audible TV, radio, and print ads and other outreach products to increase awareness and/or change behaviors across six common topics at www.epa.gov/nps/toolbox/search.htm.
Wastewater Education
Wipes Clog Pipes: Postcard mailing reminding homeowners that even though cleaning, diaper and hand wipes are labeled as "disposable", they clog pipes and cause expensive repairs. Contact Ely Teragli, Public Information Specialist, Clean Water Services at (503) 681-4463 or teraglie@cleanwaterservices.org.
River Rangers: This interactive environmental education program teaches students about the water cycle, watersheds, surface water pollution, water conservation and wastewater treatment. The presentation and activity book are designed to provide clean water fundamentals in a manner that incorporates active group and individual participation as well as take home activities. View program and video overview at www.cleanwaterservices.org/riverrangers. Contact Ely Teragli, Public Information Specialist, Clean Water Services at (503) 681-4463 or teraglie@cleanwaterservices.org.
Stormwater Education
Boise Partners for Clean Water: Meet Eddy Trout and view his education campaign that includes radio ads, Public Service Announcements, bus ads, coasters, tattoos, magnets and bookmarks. Visit www.partnersforcleanwater.org/publiceducation.asp.
Canines for Clean Water: Owners and their dogs pledge to scoop the poop and stay out of natural areas. Pledges receive a free bandana and may enter a photo contest. View program at www.cleanwaterservices.org/canines. Contact Ely Teragli, Public Information Specialist, Clean Water Services at (503) 681-4463 or teraglie@cleanwaterservices.org.
River Rangers: This interactive environmental education program teaches students about the water cycle, watersheds, surface water pollution, water conservation and wastewater treatment. The presentation and activity book are designed to provide clean water fundamentals in a manner that incorporates active group and individual participation as well as take home activities. View program and video overview at www.cleanwaterservices.org/riverrangers. Contact Ely Teragli, Public Information Specialist, Clean Water Services at (503) 681-4463 or teraglie@cleanwaterservices.org.