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Statewide Water Education Action Plan
A Common Agenda for Water Education’s Role in Achieving Sustainable Water for Colorado by 2050
What is the Statewide Water Education Action Plan?
The Statewide Water Education Action Plan (SWEAP) is a guide for Colorado water educators working individually and collectively to realize a set of shared outcomes that align with the “Outreach, Education and Public Engagement” goals set forth in the Colorado Water Plan. Those goals focus on ensuring Coloradans have access to accurate information and are empowered to participate in stakeholder decision-making processes.
Water education is one of eight comprehensive aspects of the Colorado Water Plan to ensure a sustainable water supply for Colorado’s growing population by 2050 in a way that respects and preserves the state’s diverse values.
SWEAP does not mandate local actions, rather addresses obstacles to a coordinated, more consistently defined approach that results in progress on a statewide level.
For more information, click on the Executive Summary or Full Plan below. Water Education Colorado will be working to develop a more robust website for SWEAP coordination in coming months. To contact Water Education Colorado with questions about SWEAP, email sweap@wateredco.org or call (303) 377-4433.
Photos: Water Education in Action
Aurora Water H2O Outdoors
Aurora Water H2O Outdoors, 2019 – Kick Net in River. Credit: Natalie Brower-Kirton.
Aurora Water H2O Outdoors
Aurora Water H2O Outdoors, 2019 -Creating a Watershed. Credit: Natalie Brower-Kirton.
Yampatika Water Education Program
Yampatika water education programming. Courtesy of: Yampatika.
Tollgate students sample South Platte River
Tollgate (South Platte River) (March 16, 2016; photo by Donny Roush) – Third graders from Tollgate Elementary School of Expeditionary Learning (Aurora, CO) collect a macroinvertebrate sample from Tollgate Creek, which is adjacent to their school campus. This was the first field work for a 2-month unit, “Is Tollgate Creek Healthy?” Credit: Donny Roush.
Rio Grande Water Conservation & Education Initiative
Credit: Bethany Howell.
Colorado Springs Utilities Cloud Cannon at Patriot ES Eco Fair
Birgit Landin of Colorado Springs Utilities “shoots” clouds into the school assembly called Water Wonders. In the assembly, students learn about where their water comes from, the amount of precipitation we get, and the ways to conserve water. Credit: Colorado Springs Utilities.
Aurora Water Forests to Faucets Teacher Workshop
Aurora Water Forests to Faucets Teacher Workshop 2019. Credit: Natalie Brower-Kirton.
Dr. Justina Ford STEM Institute storm drain marking
Dr. Justina Ford STEM Institute (Denver enrichment program for girls of color) (July 17, 2017; photo by Amy Conklin) – High school students from the Dr. Justina Ford STEM Institute participate in a storm drain-marking project in their neighborhood. Students used a newly developed app to find drains, adhere a new badge if needed, and upload photos and coordinates for the City and County of Denver. The badges read “No Dumping: Drains to River.” Credit: Amy Conklin.
