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Why Celebrate Water?
Water is the most precious resource on our planet. Without it nothing
survives. Having abundant, clean water is both a privilege and a
responsibility. To protect our water for future generations, we must instill
in our youth an awareness of its benefits and promote stewardship of our
environment.
April 17, 2012 marks this year’s Kitsap Water Festival at the Kitsap County
Fairgrounds and Event Center. This one-day event is a great way for children
to learn about:
 where
our water comes from |
the
hydrologic cycle |
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pollution
prevention |
streams and wetlands |
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fish and wildlife habitat |
marine science |
| how to wisely use our water resources |
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What is a Water Festival?
A Water Festival provides concentrated, hands-on learning in a fun and
memorable atmosphere, presented by exhibitors, professionals in
environmental and natural resource fields, and entertainers. This watershed
educational program showcases the dynamics of water and demonstrates how
water and pollutants travel over land and under ground to eventually reach
streams, groundwater, and Puget Sound. The program teaches students how
their actions affect water quality.
What are our goals?
Increase community awareness of the importance of water and natural resource
issues
Teach children the importance of clean water, water conservation, the
preservation of salmon
and other habitat and how their actions affect water
quality
Allow children to see the causes and effects of pollution
Encourage children and their families to be good stewards of the environment
Introduce teachers to the latest in natural resource curricula and available
local resources
Enable
teachers to gain the skills and knowledge necessary for water education in
the classroom
Give the community an opportunity to directly participate in the education
of our youth
How can I help?
The success of the Water Festival depends on the support of the local
community.
Here’s how you can help:
- Become a sponsor: Provide financial support for
educational programs, educational materials,
and/or transportation
- Volunteer: Assist with presentations or
activities, help with Fish Printing, help with set up and
clean up
Sponsors
Thanks to our sponsors!
Funding for the Kitsap Water Festival is provided by:
Kitsap County Public Works Surface and Stormwater Management Program
Kitsap Public Utilities District #1
Kitsap County Parks and Recreation
Parametrix, Inc
Washington SeaGrant.
With additional support from:
City of Bremerton Public Works and Utilities
Kitsap Public Health District
Kitsap County Public Works – Solid Waste Division
Manchester Water
Silverdale Water District
West Sound Utility District
North Perry Water District
Central Market
Kitsap County Public Works Updated:
04/25/2012
Surface & Stormwater Management Program
(360) 337-5777 or (800) 825-4940
Kitsap1@co.kitsap.wa.us
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