Inspiring the next generation of water stewards
Today’s students are eager to take on real-world challenges, and teachers are looking for meaningful ways to connect curriculum with climate, conservation, and community.
Cascade Water Alliance partners with local educators and nonprofits to offer engaging programs that make water education relevant and actionable. Whether your focus is science, sustainability, or civic engagement, these tools help students explore real-world solutions to water conservation.
Classroom Programs and Student Tools
Nature Vision: Classroom Water Education (Grades K–12)
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.
Sustainability Ambassadors: Problem-Based Learning for Water Systems
Cascade partners with the Sustainability Ambassadors to provide teacher and student learning opportunities in the study of water. This program provides teacher training labs, curriculum design support, student impact projects, video resources, and much more.
Home Water Audit for Students
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 Use Calculator
Students and families can explore how much water they use and discover opportunities to save.
Beyond the Classroom
Tilth Alliance: Soil and Water Stewardship
In partnership with Tilth Alliance, this free training program teaches sustainable gardening, rainwater harvesting, drip irrigation, and more. Ideal for older students, community educators, or clubs.
Cascade Gardener Classes
Free, expert-led classes to help students and families manage water-wise landscapes at home.
