July 08, 2022
APW Summer Professional Development
They could have been sitting by the pool reading a book or relaxing at a cabin in the mountains. Instead, several teachers chose to spend part of their summer with Arizona Project WET (APW), deepening their water content knowledge to share with students this coming school year.
The first teacher academy, Explore the Colorado River, sponsored by Central Arizona Project (CAP), was two fact-filled days about the Colorado River. Teachers learned about its huge watershed, the history of the Colorado River Compact, how dendrochronology (or tree-ring dating) helps us look at past regional weather patterns, and future impacts from shortages in the river system. It was jam-packed with lots of information, including a guest speaker from CAP. A participant wrote “Thank you so much for all the great materials, information and experiences! It was a pleasure to go through this workshop!”
Water Solutions: Past, Present, and Future, APW's second teacher professional development, was a 5-day academy sponsored by Salt River Project (SRP). Guest speakers and field trips kept teachers engaged and busy learning all about the history and management of SRP. One teacher shared “This was one of the best week-long trainings I’ve attended. So many great activities and field trips.” Another teacher said “Thank you for this great opportunity and new learning experience. Please continue to inspire people and teachers. The brand-new lessons and knowledge will help me support my instruction when teaching students.”
For the third professional development of the summer, The Aqua STEM program was completely revamped, and newer lessons were shared with educators. Teachers discovered how to use Systems Thinking, a framework for deepening student thinking, in their classrooms. Day-long workshops were also taught on the Waters of Arizona and Riparian Field Investigations.
APW's final workshop of the summer, AZ Agriculture/Water Nexus 2022, is being held in conjunction with the WRRC’s 2022 Annual Conference. It will look at the important link between water and our agricultural food and fiber industry, taking into consideration our current state of drought.
There are still seats available, so register here!
Recent News
July 22, 2022
New Interactive Online Water Resources
The Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR) and Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) have both recently released interactive online resources that may be of interest to water experts and members of the public alike.
July 22, 2022
Arizona Project WET Announces New Forest Investigations Activity Center!
Our forests are beautiful places where we can experience the richness of nature. They provide us with lumber, and they protect our water and air. Some say that the forests are the lungs of the Earth. But today's forests also encounter many wildfires and challenges that lead to poor health. Why does this happen, and what can we do about it? The answers are IN the forest.
July 08, 2022
APW Summer Professional Development
They could have been sitting by the pool reading a book or relaxing at a cabin in the mountains. Instead, several teachers chose to spend part of their summer with Arizona Project WET (APW), deepening their water content knowledge to share with students this coming school year.
July 08, 2022
WRRC Conference Is Next Week: Register FREE for Virtual Programming
The WRRC 2022 Annual Conference, Arizona’s Agricultural Outlook: Water, Climate, and Sustainability, is next week and it’s not too late to register! Our hybrid-format conference will be held in-person with livestreaming on July 12 and virtually on Zoom on July 13–14. You can register FREE for the livestream and the virtual sessions. Late registration for the in-person event is also available online or at the door for $85 or a discounted student rate of $25.
June 24, 2022
Annual Coconino County 4th Grade Water Ethics Contest
Water conservation is an ethical challenge. Integrating ethical water education into our programs instills a sense of stewardship, ownership, and responsibility in our youth, shaping behaviors and inspiring solutions to our water resource issues. Each year, 4th-grade students across Coconino County are invited to participate in a Water Ethics Contest. The contest, which began in 2010, is sponsored by the Coconino Plateau Watershed Partnership (a branch of the Coconino Plateau Water Advisory Council) and hosted by Willow Bend Environmental Education Center.