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Water Education Foundation
www.watereducation.org
Organization Type:
Non-Profit
Mission:
To create a better understanding of water issues and help resolve water problems through educational programs
Contact:
Judy Wheatley Maben
Water Education Foundation
717 K Street, Suite 317
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (916) 444-6240
Fax: (916) 448-7699
jmaben@watereducation.org
Geographical Focus:
State, National
Counties Served:
All
Activities:
Education
Topic:
Wetlands, Cultural History, Watershed Hydrology, Habitat Restoration, Endangered Species, Water Quality/Storm Water Runoff, Bay & Estuary Habitats
Educational Resources:
Curriculum, Posters, Maps, Field Trip, Publications, Newsletter, Brochures, Website
Education Programs:
Adult materials:
- Layperson’s Guide Series: Agricultural Drainage, California Water, Central Valley Project, Colorado River, Delta, Drinking Water, Environmental Restoration, Flood Management, Groundwater, Water Conservation, Water Marketing and Transfers, Water Pollution, Water Recycling & Reuse, Water Rights Law; Maps: California Water, Colorado River, Delta, Groundwater
- Western Water Magazine
- Videos and Slide Shows: Groundwater, California Water Tour, California at the Crossroads, Setting a Course for the California Bay-Delta, Healing the Water (Truckee River), Flood Warning, Safe and Sound, Watercolors (Klamath River), Fate of the Jewel (Lake Tahoe), To Quench a Thirst, H2O-2010; Technical Tours and Executive and Legal Briefings
Student Materials:
- The California Water Story: Interdisciplinary unit for upper elementary students
- Fountains of Columbia: Video and lessons about water and the Gold Rush
- Groundwater Education: Middle school lessons on aquifers, groundwater, pollution prevention
- Project Water Science: Middle school lessons on water chemistry, aquatic science
- No-Know Game: Board game to teach about non-point source pollution prevention
- California Water Problems: Four role-playing scenarios about real-life water issues for high school and community college students.
- Project WET: Interdisciplinary K-12 program of excellent water lessons
- Water Conservation: Lessons for secondary students
- Hydroexplorer computer games: Explore watersheds and water systems
- MTBE Risks and Issues: Lessons about setting taste and odor standards for drinking water
- KIDS (Kids In Discovery Series), 30 booklets for $18.00
KIDS: Conserve Water Students Booklet
KIDS: Discover Ground Water and Springs
KIDS: Healthy Water Healthy People
KIDS: Colorado Watershed
KIDS: Watershed Protection
KIDS: Discover Storm Water
Children's Books:
- “The Rainstick, A Fable” ($9.95)
- “Spring Waters, Gathering Places” ($9.95)
Target Audiences:
4th-12th Grades, Adult, Teacher, Non-Formal Educator, General Public, Attorneys
Other Languages:
Spanish
California Water Map, Slide card on water facts
In-Service Training:
Teachers, General Public, Policy Makers
Internship Opportunities
Opportunities vary. Call for information.
Videos:
For purchase
• Fate of the Jewel (Lake Tahoe) 15 minutes ($20)
• Fate of the Jewel (Lake Tahoe) 60 minutes ($25)
• Flood Warning ($25)
• Fountains of Columbia ($29.95)
• Groundwater ($20)
• H2O-2010 ($15)
• Healing the Water (Truckee River) ($25)
• High Stakes at the Salton Sea ($25); Short version ($20)
• Safe and Sound ($25)
• Setting a Course for the California Bay-Delta - 15 minutes ($20)
• Setting a Course for the California Bay-Delta - 60 minutes ($25)
• To Quench a Thirst ($25)
• Two Sides of a River, DVD or VHS, English or Spanish ($25); Short version ($20)
• Water on the Edge, DVD or VHS ($25); Short version ($20)
• Watercolors (Klamath River) 15 minutes ($20)
• Watercolors (Klamath River) 60 minutes ($25)
Slideshows:
For purchase
• California at the Crossroads ($150)
• California Water Tour ($150)
Service Fee:
Workshops for teachers - about $25/person. Tours - $550/person for 3 days. Briefings - $150.
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