The GBRA Communications and Education Department works with employees, customers, teachers and the general public to increase their awareness and appreciation of the water and natural resources in the Guadalupe River Basin, and GBRA's stewardship, protection, conservation and reclamation of these resources. A wide variety of materials and formats are used to communicate this information, including the annual report, quarterly newsletter, special focus publications, tours, guest speakers and free education programs that meet all state-mandated requirements, including TEKS and TAKS elements.
Tours, displays, speakers and literature are available for classrooms, clubs and organizations on a wide variety of subjects, including water and wastewater treatment, GBRA facilities and hydroelectric plants, Canyon Dam and Reservoir, water quality testing, conservation, and many current projects and water issues.
Journey through the Guadalupe River Basin
Journey through the Guadalupe River Basin is an elementary water education curriculum provided free to all 4th grade classrooms in the Guadalupe Basin. This includes Kendall, Guadalupe, Comal, Hays, Caldwell, Gonzales, Refugio, DeWitt, Calhoun and Victoria counties.
Two cartoon characters, "Edward A. Armadillo" and "Lupe" the turtle guide teachers and students on a trip down the Guadalupe River, introducing them to their watershed, the history and geography of the river basin, aquifers and the importance of springflow to the Guadalupe River, dams and hydroelectric generation, how water is used and by whom, and the importance of water regulation and conservation.
River of Life
River of Life is GBRA's newest curriculum for middle school students and is designed to promote their understanding and appreciation of water. The program's development was guided by a steering committee of 6th-8th grade science and social studies teachers from each county in GBRA's statutory district, who provided input, suggested lessons and reviewed the curriculum during its development. The curriculum includes lessons on the physical properties of water, the hydrologic cycle, the watersheds of the Guadalupe River, the Edwards and other aquifers in the region, the health of a body of water, pollution sources, drinking water, and wastewater treatment. A teacher guide, interactive CD for students, and other key materials are included in the kit.
Guadalupe River Watersheds Puzzle
A Macromedia flash program that allows students to learn about the different counties within the Guadalupe River Watershed.
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Links for Children and Educators
- Discover which Endangered Species can be found in your county
- View a presentation to learn about the importance of watersheds, and what you can do to preserve yours
- Interactive Water Cycle for students and teachers
- USGS Water Science for Schools - activities including questionnaires, challenges, opinion surveys, pictures, and lots of information about water in general
- EPA website for kids with games, activities and health information.
- Information about Endangered Species, the Edwards Aquifer, San Marcos River and TX State
- Information, news, maps and graphics about the Edwards Aquifer
- EPA Surf Your Watershed
- A Watershed Game for grade 4-12
- Fish and Wildlife slide show about Endangered Species
- The GREEN Hands-On Center helps you understand your water quality tests and learn more about why they are so important for indicating the health of your watershed.
- The Story of Drinking Water: Explore this fun website from American Water Works Association full games and information on a variety of water related topics.
Links for Educators
Contact
For more information about Education Services, please contact the GBRA Communications and Education Department at:
Cinde Thomas-Jimenez
933 East Court Street, Seguin, TX 78155
Phone: 830-379-5822 or 800-413-5822
Fax: 830-379-7478
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