Take A Closer Look At Water
As water is a rising concern in Nebraska, correct information about the issues we're facing is of top concern. That's why several leading agencies in Douglas and Sarpy counties offer the program Eyes On Conservation: Water Works to fifth grade students. Held mainly outdoors, Water Works 2008 will be a day filled with water related sessions and activities taught by local water-related experts.
At Water Works 2008, participants will learn about conserving and preserving water quality and quantity. All students will attend six sessions featuring various ideas including: how water affects wildlife, clean drinking water, water science and other issues.
Mark Your Calendars Now
In it's eighteenth year, Water Works 2008 will be held Tuesday and Wednesday, May 6th and 7th at Schramm Park near Gretna. Students will attend the day of their choice. Each year about 800 fifth graders attend each day. Classes are chosen randomly, although priority is given to schools who have not attended before.
Applications Are Coming
In January, fifth grade teachers will receive an application with a due date in February clearly marked. You'll be given written notice of your attendance status in early March. The cost is $1.00 per student, which will be paid the day of the event.
COMPLETE YOUR APPLICATION ONLINE
A Valuable Experience
Each year, evaluations rave over the event. Pre and post tests of students show a significant knowledge gain from attending the festival. Teacher evaluations show tremendous support for the program. "This field trip was one of the best ever in our 25 years of combined teaching," said one teacher.
Local Sponsors
Water Works sessions are taught by experts in the field to insure correct information. The core planning committee for the event includes:
- Eastern NE. 4-H Center
- Metropolitan Utilities District
- Nebraska Game & Parks Commission
- Papio-Missouri River Natural Resources District
- UN Cooperative Extension in Douglas and Sarpy Counties
- US Army Corps of Engineers
- USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
- Omaha Public Schools
- Nebraska Forest Service
Year 2007 Featured Sessions
1. Water Recreation: Choose between canoeing, water rockets, and fishing.
2. Drinking Water: Learn about your municipal drinking water supply.
3. Water Cycle: Simulate the movement of a water drop through the hydrologic cycle.
4. The Great Outdoors: A potpourri of water related activities including:
- How much Water in the World
- Pest Management
- Snakes, Frogs and Turtles
- Water- loving Birds
- River Management
5.Aksarben Aquarium - Visit and test yourself on Nebraska's Wildlife
6. Pollution Solution - Interactive surface water models
For more information, contact Christine Jacobsen at 444-6222, ext. 213 or cjacobsen@papionrd.org