Arizona Project WET: Red Rocks and Blue Water: APW Goes to Sedona!
Last week I had the opportunity to travel to the gorgeous city of Sedona for the first time in my life, in support of the Arizona Water Festival that took place on October 10. Despite being the first Water Festival in this community in many years, the event was a smashing success, with eight 4th grade classes from across Sedona joining us at Posse Grounds Park for a day of place-based water adventures. For myself, the trip was a whirlwind of excitement and fun. With the help of amazing volunteers from ADWR, AZ Water Company, and City of Sedona, we were able to put on an amazing and meaningful day of water education. The aspect of the event I found most touching was learning just how deep the relationship between people and water goes in Sedona. Never have I visited a place where people were more conscientious and thoughtful about water, and it makes me happy to know that I am helping to inform and reach the next generation of water leaders in that beautiful city. I hope to return soon, and when I do, I will take great joy in knowing I am surrounded by water conscious folks like myself.