Education

Students, parents, teachers and those who want a better understanding of how water delivery in the desert works – this is a great place for you to dive into the world of water! 

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Water Counts Academy 

The CV Water Counts Academy takes place annually, usually beginning in late January or early February. The academy is designed for people who want a better understanding of water delivery in the desert and issues facing our area. 

The free academy is developed by CV Water Counts (www.CVWaterCounts.com), a collaborative of the valley’s six water agencies including Desert Water Agency. 

The sessions cover a variety of topics from water supply and quality to conservation and regulations. For more information, including how to apply, go to  

 www.CVWaterCounts.com/Academy  

The image illustrates the water cycle, showing evaporation, condensation, and precipitation over mountains and water.

Videos

Desert Water Agency's YouTube channel

Water Delivery Tour – A virtual tour of how Desert Water Agency delivers water from the underground aquifer and mountain streams to homes and businesses.

Sustainability Tour – Learn how Desert Water Agency creates renewable energy through the use of solar fields and hydroelectric power plants.

Behind the Scenes – Go behind the scenes with a Desert Water Agency employee and see the important role they play in delivering water.

What is Groundwater? - Learn all about groundwater from this educational video by KQED Quest.  

 

 

 

Children are excitedly watching a science experiment involving a glass of water, led by an adult.

Activities 

Dive into a world of water with these worksheets and activities for students, teachers and parents. Enjoy!

Splash Fun Book (CV Water Counts – your local water agencies)

In-home water scavenger hunt (CV Water Counts)

Water Cycle Experiments (Lessons 4 Little Ones).

Water Cycle in a jar (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency – grades K-3) Thirstin’s Wacky Water Adventure activity book (EPA – grades K-3) Build a reservoir holding tank (EPA – grades 4-8) Word Scramble(EPA – grades 4-8) 
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Resources

Stop by DWA's Little Free Library for water-related and water-themed books for children and adults! (1200 S Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs)

Water Science School (U.S. Geological Survey)
Water Smart Kids (California Department of Water Resources)
Kids Use Water Wisely (Arizona Department of Water Resources)
Project WET – Water Education Today (DiscoverWater.org)
Water H2O = Life (American Museum on Natural History)
Water Use It Wisely
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency