Problem-Based Learning for Water Systems
Cascade partners with the Sustainability Ambassadors to provide teacher and student learning opportunities into the study of water. This program provides teacher training labs, curriculum design support, student impact projects, video resources, and much more.
Classroom Water Education
Cascade provides classroom water education for grades K -12 through its partner, Nature Vision, on a variety of topics including the global water crisis, salmon cycles, watershed ecology, water conservation, amphibians, and more.
Cascade Gardener
Cascade offers free classes and many other resources to help homeowners manage their landscapes for greater water efficiency and sustainability.
Soil and Water Stewardship
Cascade co-created and partners with Tilth Alliance to deliver the Soil and Water Stewardship program, which provides free training for residents on urban food growing, sustainable landscaping practices, rainwater harvesting, drip irrigation, and other water-related topics.
Watershed Ecology Field Trips
Periodically, Cascade offers field trips in local parks to teach residents about the functioning of healthy watersheds. Field trips often include stream sampling, plant identification, and techniques for residents to improve stream and watershed health. Check back here to see upcoming field trips.
Home Water Audit
The Cascade Home Water Audit is designed for students to explore water use in the home and learn how to conserve. The materials below are available for your use.
- Water Conservation Analysis
- Student Audit Worksheet and Instructions
- Teacher Audit Instructions
- Indoor Water Conservation Best Practices
- Outdoor Water Conservation Best Practices
- Student Home Conservation Calculator
- Pledge Card for Education Program
- Student Home Water Audit Glossary
- Sample Utility Bills (All Members)
Water Efficiency Report
Helpful Videos
Cascade has many helpful videos to help you save water.
