Water Resources Careers & Technology Tour

For Watsonville High School and College Classes

Overview

Students conduct groundwater testing with a hydrologist from Pajaro Valley Water, interview operators at the Wastewater Recycling Plant about their work, and witness the connection between what they study at school and how their water is treated everyday. This opportunity introduces local youth to the careers and science behind water treatment and exposes them to green job opportunities in Watsonville.

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Water Sources & Water Conservation Tour 

For Watsonville fifth Grade Classes

Students learn about the simple things we can do every day to conserve this valuable resource. From the water molecule to the City’s system of wells, students gain knowledge of our water sources. On the field trip, visit the Corralitos Creek dam, water intake and the historic water filter plant. Creating groundwater models provides memorable learning. Our Water Works in Santa Cruz County: A Discovery Book About Our Fresh Water Resources is available free to fifth and sixth graders and can be found online by clicking the title. Copies are also available in Spanish.

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Our Water Works in Santa Cruz County: An Activity Book About Our Freshwater Resources

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Sponsors

Overview

Our Water Works in Santa Cruz County

Wetlands of Watsonville

This program has been merged with the Wetlands Stewards and Wetlands Wonder Programs with Watsonville Wetlands Watch for the 2019-2020 school year.

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Rot, Responsibility Tour

For Watsonville Fourth Grade Classes

Overview

The new and improved Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Rot, Responsibility tour will take you on an engaging adventure to the City recycle center, trash museum and Science Workshop. Learn how you can save money and do the right thing when you visit the City recycling center. Become a recycling worker at the downtown Eco museo. Dissect a fossil to take home & learn about fossil fuels with the experts at the Watsonville Science Workshop. Practice separating your lunch trash into compost & recycling to realize almost nothing we use needs to be trashed! PVUSD Transportation for underserved public schools is covered. Teachers are responsible to complete all PVUSD field trip paperwork more than 30 working days prior to the field trip. 

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