Resources for Teachers
Monte Vista Water District provides a wealth of materials and programs to assist local educators in teaching their students about the value of water and the need to conserve. Teachers, thank you for your service to our children and our future!
Classroom Presentations
MVWD will come out to the classroom and conduct a water-related activity tailored to the requested grade level. Must allow 3-5 weeks for scheduling and planning. Call 909.267.2130 or email waterwise@mvwd.org to request a visit.
Education Programs
- EduBucks Program
- Garden In Every School Program
- National Theater for Children
- Project Wet Workshops
- Scholarship Opportunities
- Water is Life Art Poster Contest
Additional Local Programs
- Chino Basin Water Conservation District Field Trips and Classroom Visits
- Chino Creek Wetlands and Educational Park (Inland Empire Utilities Agency)
- Busing Mini-Grants - IEUA offers Busing Mini-Grants for qualifying schools and organizations for transportation funding to and from the Chino Creek Wetlands and Educational Park to take part in the Water Discovery Field Trip program. Please visit IEUA’s education webpage for more information.
- Youth Education Programs (Inland Empire Resource Conservation District)
Education Resources
- California Regional Environmental Education Community (CREEC) Network
- Downloadable Activity and Coloring Book (PDF)
- Education and the Environment Initiative (EEI) Curriculum
- Stuff for Kids Page
- DWR Fun Water Educational Materials
- California State Parks – PORT Explore at Home
- Water Use-It Wisely Kid’s Page
- Discoverwater.org
- World Wildlife Fund Free Rivers
- Environmental Protection Agency’s Educational Resources
- U.S. Geological Survey’s Educational Resources
- American Water Works Association’s Water Resources
- Metropolitan Water District’s Educational Resources