www.mrwpca.org
Organization Type:
Publicly-Owned Wastewater Treatment and Water Recycling Facility
Mission:
Dedicated to meeting the wastewater and recycled water needs of our member agencies, while protecting the environment
Contact:
Karen Harris, Community Relations Specialist
Monterey Regional Water Pollution Control Agency
5 Harris Court, Building D
Monterey, CA 93940
Phone: (831) 645-4604
Fax: (831) 372-6178
karenh@mrwpca.com
Geographical Focus:
Regional
Counties Served:
Northern Monterey County (Pacific Grove to Moss Landing on the Coast and Salinas)
Activities:
Wastewater Treatment, Water Recycling, Enforcement, Conservation, Water Pollution Prevention
Topic:
Groundwater Hydrology, Water Quality/Storm Water Runoff, Seawater Intrusion, Wastewater Treatment Processes
Educational Resources:
Curriculum, Activity/Learning Kit, Outreach Programs, On-Site Programs, Field Trips, Publications, Exhibits/Displays, Multimedia, Website, Library/Lending Materials
Speaker/Lecture Series:
Two speeches: 1)"Follow The Flow—Wastewater to Safe Water" and, 2)"Safe Solutions for Tapping into Soft Water."
Education Programs:
- FREE, 60 minute, interactive classroom presentations for 5th graders:
The Adventures of Wally the Water Drop. An entertaining presentation brought to your classroom. This new program aligns perfectly with California State Science Content Standards for 5th graders.
Topics include:
-The Water Cycle
-Where our water comes from
-Our water supply is threatened – overdraft consequences and seawater intrusion (using a new animated PowerPoint slide show)
-How we use water
-Using water wisely
-Where our dirty water goes. Wastewater treatment (introducing our new Adventures of Wally the Water Drop Claymation video, 8 minutes)
-Review and pollution prevention tips using an entertaining, interactive computer quiz game.
Each student receives a follow-up activity booklet entitled My Watahbug Fun Book (English and Spanish, Water Awareness Committee of Monterey County, Inc.). Program materials are available only to educators within MRWPCA's service area.
- Activity booklets – water conservation and wastewater treatment, 2nd – 6th grades.
- Brochures and informational booklets on wastewater treatment and the Monterey County Water Recycling Projects.
- Paid internships
- Job shadowing (grades 10-12)
- Field trips and tours, Adults only – No charge.
- Civic club/professional group speeches – No charge.
- Curriculum; video lending library - $10 deposit.
- FREE classroom activity workplans K-2, 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12.
Target Audiences:
5th Grade, Adult, Teacher, Non-Formal Educator, General Public, Civic Clubs and Professional Associations.
Group Size Accommodated:
Up to 60
Other Languages:
Spanish:
Children’s water conservation activity booklets; household hazardous waste brochure
In-Service Training:
Teachers, Students/Interns, General Public, Policy Makers
Host teacher workshops and conduct demonstrations for teachers; host water awareness day events that are open to the public; conduct special presentations for local and foreign dignitaries and policy makers.
Videos:
For use on site or loan, free of charge
$10 deposit. See website listing at www.mrwpca.org.
CD-ROM:
For use on site, free of charge
• ECOMASTERS CD-ROM games used in classroom presentations
General Services:
Restrooms, Telephone
Parking Availability:
Ample parking at regional treatment plant
Disabled Access:
Wheelchair site-tours with ramps and building elevator access for large groups or golf carts for individual tours.
