California H2O School Challenge - deadline 1/31/18

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I grew up in Southern California, but never thought much about water conservation as a kid - maybe it wasn't such a big deal back then.  

However, when I moved out of state for 12 years and back just a few years ago I could feel the serious need for myself as a Californian to conserve water.

When I bought my first house, a few years ago, I found myself filling a tub of water to wash dishes instead of running the faucet like I used to for each dish.  Also, we as a household decided to..... "if it's yellow, let it mellow". Yes, gross, I know, but a water saving option.
I often take the water I used to blanch broccoli or cook pasta and use it to water the plants once it's cooled.  I'm always thinking about water now as a Californian - because it's important.

Important for me and most importantly, my children's future given the current state of California's drought. 

Luckily, there are programs that are helping our children to learn about being water-wise and actually be awarded for creating new ways for conserving our precious water in California. 

Photo courtesy of http://challenge.calwater.com/

Cal Water H2O Challenge’s Classroom Challenge 

There's still time to enter (January 31st, 2018 is the last entry date) for your school or classroom, grades 4-6 to come up with a project - with teacher direction - to explore how water is a global and local resource, and attempt to preserve water in your community. 

A great resource, if you, or your teacher is interested in finding great lesson plans, or participating in the challenge, can be found at:  challenge.calwater.com/resources.


The most important prize is saving water for generations to come - but in this challenge - kids can also win some awesome prizes:

Prizes

Grand Prize
Class Celebration: Classroom tent-camping trip to the Santa Monica Mountains with NatureBridge
Class Funding: $3,500 grant
Extras: Cal Water prize packs for every student

2nd Place
Class Celebration: A Pizza Party
Class Funding: $2,500 grant
Extras: Cal Water prize packs for every student

3rd Place
Class Funding: $2,000 grant
Extras: Cal Water prize packs for every student

4th Place
Class Funding: $1,000 grant
Extras: Cal Water prize packs for every student

All Participant Prizes:
Student Recognition: A certificate of participation for every student
Teacher Recognition: A teacher certificate Teacher Gift: An AMEX gift card 

The 2018 Cal Water H2O Challenge is on now for grades 4-6 in our service areas! Check out this short video below to learn more. pic.twitter.com/K4BzYXgKZU

— California Water Svc (@calwaterservice) December 19, 2017

To learn more about the Cal Water H2O challenge, access the resource center, and read the FAQ section, please visit: https://challenge.calwater.com/.