WATER EDUCATION & OUTREACH RESOURCES

WITH PROJECT WET

PRESENTED BY JONELL KAOHELAULII,

PROJECT WET HAWAII, KAUA’I DEPARTMENT OF WATER

∗What is PROJECT WET ?

∗How can Project WET benefit me?

∗ Advantages of being a part of the Project WET Hawai’i network

∗ Learn how to be a part of Project WET Hawaii

WATER WE DOING TODAY?

Community Outreach with

Project WET’s Vision

“A world in which action-oriented education enables every child to

understand and value water, ensuring a sustainable future.”

WHAT IS PROJECT WET?

∗ A 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization founded in 1984 by Dennis Nelson, North Dakota State Water Commission.

∗ Project WET’s Guide 2.0, an award winning curriculum∗ Project WET foundation offers the most extensive

series of water resource & education materials in the world!

∗ A worldwide network that advocates for water education to help address pressing water issues

PROJECT WET IS ACTIVE IN MORE THAN 60 COUNTRIES AROUND THE WORLD

PROJECT WET HAWAI’I ESTABLISHED IN 2002 ON KAUA’I

Ernest Lau helped to bring Project WET to Hawai’i at the Department of Water

Host Institution for Project WET Hawaii Project WET Hawaii Coordinator Annual Make a Splash with Project WET Festival Incorporates PWET into community education &

outreach efforts:o School educational programso Community event presentationso Annual signature event, Make a Splash with Project WETo Customer educational outreach efforts

PROJECT WET HAWAI’I PARTNERS

Project WET Hawaii in actionBenefits of Project WET – Guide 2.0

EDUCATIONAL STAGES

AWARENESS(appreciation)

KNOWLEDGE(understanding)

ATTITUDE(values & feelings)SKILL

(identify problems)

PARTICIPATION(acquire

experience and take action)

SOLUTIONS TO WATER RESOURCE PROBLEMS

Integrates Knowledge ofComplex Water Issues

TEACHING STUDENTS HOW TO THINK NOT WHAT TO THINK

Make Informed Decisions

Present Facts ∙ Maintain Objectivity ∙ Provide Guidance

Evaluate Choices

BENEFITS OF USING PROJECT WET FOR EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH

• YOU DON’T HAVE TO REINVENT THE WHEEL. –THEY’VE DONE THE

RESEARCH FOR YOU!

• EACH ACTIVITY HAS A CLEARLESSON PLAN.

• ENGAGING, HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO CAPTURE TODAY’S LEARNERS!

• ADAPTABLE CURRICULUM FOR ANY AGE GROUP.

Project WET Hawaii in actionBenefits of Project WET – Fun Educational Outreach

Project WET Hawaii in actionBenefits of Project WET – Water Education Resources

The Project WET Hawai’i Program

PWET Hawai’i Coordinator: Provides leadership and resources to the state’s Facilitator network, conducts Facilitator training, compiles annual reports & participates in national teams to further develop PWET USA

PWET Facilitators: Conducts Project WET workshops for teachers/educators, advocates for the PWET Hawaii program to expand its local network. Utilizes curriculum for water education.

PWET Educators: Teachers, non-formal educators, municipal leaders, community members, boys and girls clubs, scouting groups, watershed associations, corporations, etc. that are trained and certified to use the PWET curriculum and activities with students.

Project WET Hawaii in action

Project WET Facilitator &

Educator workshops held across the state

Project WET Hawai’iin action!

City & County of Honolulu’s Storm Water Branch conducts

Project WET Workshop as part of their educational

outreach efforts!

Group discussions on activity adaptations at the workshop

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DOH’s Groundwater presentations

Project WET Hawaii in actionProject WET Hawaii in action

Edible Aquifers!

Project WET Hawaii in action

Project WET Activity for Career Day Presentations

Explaining Water Resource

Management with PWET’s 8-4-1

Activity

KDOW’s Make a Splash w/ Project WET Festival

Kaua’i’s Make a Splash w/

Project WET Festival

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12 water activity stations 650 fifth graders in 2018 12,000+ attendees

educated since 2003 12 community partners 200+ volunteers

Make a Splash w/ Project WET Festival

KDOW’s Make a Splash w/ Project WET FestivalMake a Splash w/ Project WET Festival

Make a Splash w/ Project WET Festival

Making headlines with Water Education!

Make a Splash w/ Project WET Festival

Community Sponsors help increase Water Education efforts at the Project WET Festival

HOW CAN I BE A PART OF PROJECT WET HAWAII?

1. CONTACT A PROJECT WET HAWAII FACILITATOR OR COORDINATOR

2. GET CERTIFIED COMPLETE A PROJECT WET HAWAII CERTIFICATION TRAINING WORKSHOP TO ACCESS THE CURRICULUM

3. EDUCATE INCLUDE THE PROJECT WET CURRICULUM, RESOURCES TO TEACH WATER EDUCATION!

YOU’RE INVITED!TO VOLUNTEER, PARTNER & JOIN US!

Set up Day:Thursday, Sept. 19th

In Līhu’e, Kaua’i

Festival Day:Friday, September 20th

SEE JASON OR JONELL FOR INFO & SIGN-UP FORMS

Mahalo!

Jonell KaohelauliiProject WET Hawai’i State Coordinator

Jkaohelaulii@kauaiwater.org808-245-5461

www.projectwet.org www.kauaiwater.org