Water Education Program
The Sonoma County Water Agency’s Water Education Program reaches thousands of students every year with lessons and materials on water conservation and stewardship of our local watersheds. All curricula and instruction offered by the Water Education Program supports the Common Core and the Next Generation Science Standards. Find out more: http://www.scwa.ca.gov/education/
Classroom and Field Programs
These programs are only available to teachers that fall within our service area in Sonoma and Northern Marin counties in California, as these water providers fund the Water Education Program. Find out more: http://www.scwa.ca.gov/water-ed-instruction/
Water Wise Education Materials
Materials are only available to teachers that fall within our service area in Sonoma and Northern Marin counties, as these water providers fund the Water Education Program. Orders are filled within a month of receipt and will be mailed to your school. Find out more: http://www.scwa.ca.gov/materials/
Download Water Education Activities
Here you’ll find some teacher favorite activities relating to water and the environment. They are specified by grade level and can be used in a classroom or for an individual student. Find out more: http://www.scwa.ca.gov/education/
Flood Protection Resources
The Sonoma County Water Agency is responsible for maintaining over 75 miles of streams throughout Sonoma County, and has numerous facilities to help reduce the risk of flooding. Find out more: http://www.scwa.ca.gov/flood-protection/
Water Supply Services
Sonoma County Water Agency provides high quality drinking water to over 600,000 people in Sonoma and northern Marin Counties. Find out more: http://www.scwa.ca.gov/water-supply/
What is an "Atmospheric River?"
Atmospheric rivers consist of narrow bands of enhanced water vapor which provide approximately half of the major rainfall in the Russian River watershed. Find out more: http://www.scwa.ca.gov/ar/