Education
News coverage and analysis of current developments in water education at all levels, including emerging trends in learning, and notable efforts by education and industry professionals.
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Six Students Awarded Scholarships by Vista Irrigation District
/in Education, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalVista Irrigation District has awarded college scholarships to six high school seniors and selected three fourth-grade students as winners of two separate district‑sponsored contests. The annual contest is open to high school seniors living or attending school within the Vista Irrigation District service area. The content is intended to increase the knowledge and awareness of […]
Students Showcase Innovation in Water Technology
/in Education, Features /by Kristiene GongMiddle and high school students from San Diego and Imperial counties showcased their creativity and innovation in water technology at the Greater San Diego Science and Engineering Fair. Winning students at the March event presented multi-faceted water technology designed for use in agriculture, water conservation, safety and treatment, creating solutions to some of the San […]
Eight Student Photographers Selected as Sweetwater Authority High School Photo Contest Winners
/in Education, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalEight high school students were honored for their award-winning photographs in the annual Sweetwater Authority High School Photo Contest. The winners were selected from a group of 62 students from high schools across the South Bay within the Authority’s service area. Students submitted 148 entries in two categories, color, and black and white. Winners were […]
2023 Scholarship Applications Open for Future Water Professionals
/in Education, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalSan Diego regional member water agencies and California water associations will offer multiple college scholarship opportunities in 2023 to help candidates secure their education as water and wastewater professionals. The acceleration of industry retirement and the increasing need for a skilled workforce trained to implement new technologies result in an increased effort to develop more […]
Sweetwater Authority 2023 Student Photo Contest Open
/in Education, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalThe 15th annual Sweetwater Authority High School Photo Contest is now open for entries. The contest showcases and celebrates how safe, reliable water service supports our daily lives through photography. The theme for the 2023 contest is “Water In Daily Life.” Past winners have featured photos from landscapes to everyday household activities and using water […]
San Diego County Student Artwork Featured in 2023 Calendar
/in Education, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalSix San Diego County student artists are among the 37 Southern California students whose artwork will appear in the 2023 “Water Is Life” Student Art Calendar. The “Water is Life” Student Art Calendar is produced annually by the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, or MWD. It showcases student artwork visually illustrating important water conservation […]
Chula Vista Students Learn How Water Produces Energy
/in Education, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalStudents in the Chula Vista Elementary School District learned about the science of hydroelectric power during their most recent Innovation LIVE! event. The online lesson, “Water + Wheel = Power!” was led by CVESD’s Hydro Station on December 2. The Hydro Station opened nearly four years ago at the Richard A. Reynolds Groundwater Desalination Facility. […]
Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve Photo Contest Open
/in Education, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalThe Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve photo contest gives amateur photographers more visual opportunities in its 16th year, accepting entries from Fall through early Spring 2023. Designed to be a fun and educational way to showcase the natural beauty at Olivenhain Municipal Water District’s Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve, the contest is open for entries from November […]
Waterworks Management Degree Program Supports Career Growth
/in Education, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalWater and wastewater industry employees can advance their professional careers with a specialty degree to help them achieve their goals. The industry offers vast opportunities in engineering, operations, finance, public affairs, human resources, administration and information technology. The Bachelor of Public Administration (BPA) degree with a concentration in Waterworks Management is offered by National University in […]
Hydro Station Lets Students Explore WaterSmart Landscape Design
/in Education, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalAs its fourth year begins, the Chula Vista Hydro Station offers new activities in 2022, helping Chula Vista Elementary School District students learn about using water wisely through hands-on activities. A unique joint educational partnership between the Sweetwater Authority, the Otay Water District, and the Chula Vista Elementary School District, the Hydro Station, opened in […]
Otay Poster Contest Winners Demonstrate the Value of Water Conservation
/in Education, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalFive students from Chula Vista and El Cajon schools have been selected from 123 submissions as the winners of Otay Water District’s 2022 Water is Life Student Poster Contest. The annual contest helps to promote water-use efficiency through student art programs. The winners were selected based on their creativity and awareness of the importance of […]
World Water Week 2022: Partnership Video Illustrates Value of Groundwater
/in Education, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalA new video illustrating the role and the value of groundwater has been released by the Vallecitos Water District. “The Value of Water: Groundwater” was produced for World Water Week 2022 through a collaboration with the Vallecitos Water District, the California Department of Water Resources, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency WaterSense. World Water Week […]
Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve Celebrates 30th Anniversary
/in Education, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalSince its opening in 1992, the Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve has evolved into one of San Diego County’s most precious natural resources. Celebrating its milestone 30th anniversary, the reserve, or EFRR, was originally developed when the Olivenhain Municipal Water District partnered with the San Diego County Water Authority and the Bureau of Land Management as […]
Escondido Poster Contest Celebrates Winning Water Awareness Artwork
/in Achievements, Education, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalTwelve finalists from Escondido schools join a long tradition of fourth-graders entering the annual City of Escondido Student Poster Contest. Students were asked to depict the 2022 contest theme “Love Water, Save Water” to illustrate the value of water resources through creative, hand-drawn art. The students were recognized at the May 25 City Council meeting. […]
Students Illustrate the Importance of Water in Sweetwater Authority Contest
/in Achievements, Education, Features /by Gayle FalkenthalTwenty local elementary school students were recognized as top entrants of the Sweetwater Authority “Water is Life” Poster Contest. The yearly contest gives K-6 students the chance to demonstrate the ways water is a precious and essential resource. By creating water-related art, students enhance their understanding of the importance of water. More than 100 students […]