Water Pioneers
Water Pioneers provides Robinson Scholars (high school students) with experiences and curriculum for in-depth study of an Appalachian watershed. The students use this knowledge to partner with East Kentucky PRIDE educators, Kentucky Water Watch volunteers, and other interested local groups to increase awareness of Best Management Practices for water quality in their respective counties.
During the learning process, the students develop ideas, communicate their knowledge, and compare/contrast experiences with students from watersheds in partnering states and regions. Through this information exchange, students investigate similarities and differences in regional water quality and learn from the educational journeys of peers in very different watersheds and areas of the country.
The project culminates in an exchange program and/or "Summit" with students from all participating regions. The exchange allows youth across the United States to communicate and educate others about the importance of water quality.
The 2007 Summit took place on November 10th at Hazard Community annd Technical College's First Federal Building.
Several students in the Water Pioneers Program presented their projects at the 2007 North American Association for Environmental Education conference. The students and their presentations (as click-through PowerPoint slideshows) are:
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Kenny Craft: Hindman Elementary Workshop for 5th and 6th graders
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Regina Rice: Rockcastle Middle School 8th Grade Presentation
In addition, Water Pioneers instructors presented an overview of the program.
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Water Pioneers Presented at the North American Association for Environmental Education Conference
and Visited Virginia Beach Sites
Watch the Water Pioneers on Extension Today.
Learn more about the current Water Pioneers class on our News page, and in past issues of Waterworks.