EDUCATION

CCWCD strongly believes that the key to protecting our water resources while sustaining agriculture production is through education. We offer educational opportunities to our citizens from kindergarten through senior.

The South Platte River near Orchard

CCWCD water education programs began in 1991 under the direction of Tom Cech, Executive Director for Central from ______ to 2012. The first Children’s Water Festival was in the spring of 1991.

The first monitoring well was drilled that same year beginning the Well Watch Program, both programs are still offered today. The Children’s Water Festival was modeled after a water festival in Nebraska and attracted 1200- students the first year. The Well Watch Program

The Confluence Institute was added to the education programs in 2012, also still offered today. The Institute is designed to help build your understanding of basic watershed concepts, primarily related to the Cache la Poudre & South Platte Watersheds and water issues in north-central and north-eastern Colorado. Project Wet Curriculum Activity Guide 2.0 will be given out, and lesson activities explored.

The workshop is offered every summer and is set on a revolving three-year cycle: Focus on the Watershed, Focus on Urban, and Focus on Agriculture. Each participant can take the class for all three years for six continuing education credits.

Sebring reservoir west of Greeley
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Children’s Water Festival

The festival is a FREE outdoor event bringing water professionals from around the state to support 4th and 5th grade students in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) while meeting science academic standards.

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Confluence Institute

The Institute is designed to help build your understanding of basic watershed concepts, primarily related to the Cache la Poudre & South Platte Watersheds and water issues in north-central and northeastern Colorado.

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Well Watch

Our aim with WWP is to offer students real-world science experiences. This unique opportunity sets WWP apart from many other science projects. Our close partnership with educators is key to the success of students who participate in this program.

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College Sponsorships

Central Colorado Water Conservancy District funds a $1,000 scholarship to a deserving student from 13 high schools within the District boundaries who is interested in pursuing a career in natural resources, water resources, agriculture and related areas of study.