A student’s understanding of where water comes from and best practices for using it as efficiently as possible can encourage lifelong water conservation behavior.
Here are a few ways to get students involved:
Take advantage of water conservation school programs and resources
Harris-Galveston Subsidence District (HGSD) and Fort Bend Subsidence District provide a Water Conservation School Program to educate local 3rd-5th grade students on how to conserve water and even supply free take-home water conservation kits for students in the program to implement water savings at home. Learn more about the Water Conservation School Program. Additionally, HGSD provides water conservation grants to fund projects focused on improving water efficiency. Klein ISD was awarded this grant to fund a project where they installed smart, weather-based irrigation controllers for over 25 fields, saving an estimated 26% of their water usage.
The EPA also provides incredible resources for kids to make water education fun, interactive, and easy to understand. Water conservation education is as easy as a click with their online activity sheets, fun facts, games, and family-oriented pledges. Learn more on the WaterSense for Kids website.
Post water conservation signs in areas at school where water use is most common
Sometimes, we all need a little sign to remind us of important actions we can take in our everyday lives to make an impact. Placing informational water conservation stickers, posters, and other types of signage in areas where water use is most common, like restrooms, can emphasize the importance of efficient water use and serve as a helpful reminder.
Most water organizations have free infographics that you can easily use. Check out our latest infographic, feel free to download and share!
