Education
There is more to water than meets the eye. At the FGUA, water is not just a business, it's a way of life. Our aim is to communicate that philosophy along with the importance of this valuable resource. Below you will find a number of resources including videos, an interactive drinking water tour, curriculum, and our ongoing initiatives regarding water awareness, along with our education outreach programs. Be sure to check back often for current water awareness information.
Videos:
Water 101 Video
Video courtesy of Southwest Florida Water Management District
Current Outreach Initatives:
2012 Water Awareness Poster Contest
The FGUA has partnered with Pasco County Utilities for our 3rd Annual Poster Contest. Please review the 2012 Program Overview below for more information regarding this year's theme, rules, poster guidelines, deadlines, and awards.
For Teachers and Home School Parents: Please review the 2012 Poster Contest Curriculum for guidance on how to administer the contest to students. Contact information for the program is listed in the 2012 Program Overview. To register, please print out, complete, and return the 2012 Registration Form, listed below.
2012 Program Overview.pdf
2012 Registration Form.pdf
2012 Poster Contest Curriculum.pdf
Click here to read the Press Release about this year's program.
UN World Water Day
UN World Water Day was established in 1992 by the United Nations. Each year, this day is devoted to focusing attention on the importance of freshwater and advocating for the sustainable management of freshwater resources. In support and celebration of UN World Water Day, The FGUA has moved the deadline for registration form submissions in the poster contest to March 22, 2012.
For more information about the event and how to participate, click the link below:
http://www.unwater.org/worldwaterday/index.htmlInteractive Content:
Drinking Water Tour
Click on the image below to take an interactive tour and learn how drinking water gets to your home in an FGUA utility system.
Past Outreach Initatives:
2011 Great American Teach In
The Great American Teach In is held every year by school districts throughout the United States. The Teach In provides an opportunity for workplace professionals to go to schools and discuss their profession and the importance of education in the workforce. FGUA representatives participated in the event by delivering presentations to J.W. Mitchell High School and Seven Springs Middle School in Pasco County on November 16, 2011.
2011 Water Awareness Poster Contest
The FGUA partnered with Pasco County Utilities for the 2nd Annual Poster Contest. Click on the articles below for program highlights and pictures.