Watershed Decisions is a hands-on, inquiry based activity that helps older youth and adults learn about water quality issues surrounding small watersheds and the decision making processes that go into improving those water quality issues.

Awarded in 2012 by the National Association of Natural Resource Extension Professionals and the National Association of Extension 4-H Agents

As "new members" of a community organization interested in improving local water quality; Watershed Decisions participants role-play while examining simulated water samples, exploring the land users in their community, and then creating a plan for improving their watershed on a limited budget. There is no one solution to this activity and the results are dependent upon the creativity, opinions, and ideas of the participants.

Designed for use with 2 or more small groups of 4-10 people each, Watershed Decisions is geared towards adults and older youth (aged 12-18) with a basic understanding of watersheds

Available for your classroom, educational program, youth group, municipality, watershed association, or any other group interested in exploring this important topic.

The kit includes: 1 Lesson Plan (with copy pages); 2 Watershed Activity Boards; 2 Sets of Activity Components (cups, cards, envelopes); at a cost of $30 per kit.

For larger groups, additional bundles of 1 activity board and 1 set of activity components available for purchase (with or after initial full kit purchase) for $12.00 each.

To purchase, contact Jennifer Fetter - Watershed/Youth Development Educator: 717-921-8803 or send email to: 4Hwater@psu.edu.  For more information, download the Watershed Decisions flyer.

(Reprinted from the Watershed Winds newsletter published by Penn State Extension.)

3/11/2013