Many are feeling like our world is out of balance right now and with good reason. Recent research indicates that the system that moves water around the Earth is off balance for the first time in human history – and humanity has a lot to do with it.

The spring edition of California Project WET Gazette explores how this research connects to recent extreme weather events and water management challenges in California, and suggests Project WET activities that will help you engage your students in studying local examples tied to the global phenomena.

Please consider joining one of our spring workshops or summer institutes, or pass the word to your colleagues.

Upcoming Project WET workshops:​

• April 29, Climate Change & California Water Workshop: Kern County Superintendent of Schools, Bakersfield. Educators working  with grades 3rd through 12th are invited to join a workshop learning about climate change and the connection to Kern County water resources. Learn more.
• May 3, Climate Change & California Water Workshop: Condit Auditorium, El Centro. Engage with climate experts and Project WET activities that you can use to help students understand climate change on local water resources and steps they can take to adapt to our changing environment. Learn more.
• Summer 2025 Institutes: Join us this summer for one or more multi-day summer institutes for a deeper dive into the use of Project WET activities to engage students in exploring current challenges in California forest and water management. Learn more.

Water Education Foundation Resources for Schools:

• Project WET KIDS: Discover Floods: These booklets for elementary and middle school students feature important-to-know facts and hands-on activities on floods and flood management. Buy 1 get 1 free with a minimum purchase of 20. (The discount applies automatically once you order at least 20, but act soon — the discount is good only until April 30.)
• Water Cycle Poster: Water as a renewable resource is depicted in this 18×24 inch poster. Great for elementary classrooms and use with the Project WET activity ‘ The Incredible Journey.’
• Project Wet KIDs – Discover Storm Water: Features informative text, activities, investigations and experiments to raise elementary and middle school student awareness of storm water and how to reduce and prevent water pollution.

See all Water Education Foundation school publications here.

Find more upcoming workshops and read about the interconnections between human activity and Earth systems in the Spring California Project WET Gazette.

Enjoy a wonderful spring!  – Brian