Water Education

Madeline Ward (805) 897- 2672, MaWard@santabarbaraca.gov

PRESENTATIONS

S Water Conservation & Resources
S Clean Creeks & Ocean

Free presentations about Santa Barbara’s water supply, water conservation, creeks and ocean water quality are interesting, fun and engaging.  Presentations can be tailored to your group’s age or class objectives and aligned to CA content standards. 
Contact:  Madeline Ward (805) 897-2672, MaWard@SantaBarbaraCA.gov

Grade

Water Conservation & Resources

K-2





3

All About Water
With songs and stories students explore the water cycle, our water resources and the importance of water to life.  Students learn easy ways they can conserve this precious resource every day.

Water Puzzle
Puzzles and a cartoon help students understand where their drinking water comes from and goes. Our connection to the water cycle helps students understand the importance of water conservation.

Water Education
Program Flier

4

5, 6

California Water
Students will learn how the role of water resources, water systems and water usage has influenced the settlement of Santa Barbara from the Chumash Indians to today.  

Story of Water
Students will master information about the water cycle, our local water resources and water as a limited resource.  Conservation strategies will be explored by discussing historical challenges in the uses of water.

CA Content Standards and EEI

Clean Creeks & Ocean

3 - 6

Watershed Model
Using a watershed model students learn about water movement through an urbanized watershed, how pollution gets into creeks and the affects it has on the health of the environment and people.  Solutions that reduce these pollutants will be discussed. Contact Liz Smith (805) 897-2606, LSmith@SantaBarbaraCA.gov

4 - 6

Creek Kids Series
Two in class lessons and one half-day fieldtrip to both the Watershed Resource Center and to Old Mission Creek at Bohnett Park.  Students participate in hands-on activities to learn about the physical, biological components of a healthy creek, watersheds and how they work, sources of water pollution and what students can do to improve water quality. Free buses available.
Call Art From Scrap at (805)884 – 0459 ext.16 to schedule series.

Programs sponsored
by the City’s
Creek Division

FIELD TRIPS

S  Creek Restoration
S  Wastewater Treatment
Clean water is critical to public and environmental health.  Tour the treatment facilities, participate in creek restorations or learn about the design of our water works in these tours and fieldtrips. 

Fieldtrips

3-12

El Estero Wastewater Treatment Plant
Students interact with plant operators and scientists to get the inside scoop on the strange and interesting physical, biological and chemical wastewater treatment processes.  A microscope exploration of microbes gets students up close with these mysterious organisms that help to clean our water. Limited to grades 3 and up.
Free buses available to City of Santa Barbara schools.
Contact: Madeline Ward (805) 897-2672, MaWard@SantaBarbaraCA.gov

El Estero Tour Video Clip

All

Creek Restoration Stewardship Opportunities  
Through community outreach the Creeks Division has identified a number of sites along the City’s creeks that provide opportunities for small community creek clean-up and restoration projects.
Contact: Liz Smith (805) 897-2606, LSmith@SantaBarbaraCA.gov

All

Watershed Resource Center
Located at Arroyo Burro Beach, this field trip offers several hands on activities focusing on watersheds, water pollution and what students can do to protect the health of our creeks and ocean.
Free buses are available.
Call Art From Scrap at (805)884-0459 ext.16 to schedule fieldtrips.

Programs sponsored
by the City’s
Creek Division

CONTESTS

        Water Awareness High School Video Contest

9 - 12

Water Awareness High School Video Contest
Each year water agencies from Santa Barbara County host the Water Awareness High School Video Contest.   Any high school from Santa Barbara County can submit entries and receive cash prizes! Click here to learn more.
http://www.sbwater.org/videocontest.htm