Adopt-a-School Program


   
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The Pacific Northwest Clean Water Association (PNCWA) is an association of water environment professionals who support student education and career-building efforts in the stormwater and wastewater fields. Our rivers and wetlands are healthier than they’ve been in generations, but more work is needed to protect our watersheds and community livability. The Adopt-A School program was established to support water science education, involvement and restoration activities by 6th-12th grade students in Oregon, Washington and Idaho who are working toward clean water education goals.


 

Evaluation Criteria and Process


 

The following evaluation criteria ensure tracking and accountability for funds allocated to schools, promote fair distribution of funds, and leverage PNCWA’s public education goals.


 
  • Curriculum/project is for 6th – 12th grade students during 2011-2012 school year.
  • Curriculum/project is science-based and includes wastewater and/or stormwater education elements.
  • Curriculum/project includes presentation from partner wastewater/stormwater utility expert and/or a wastewater treatment facility tour.
 

A PNCWA review committee will determine the level of funding to be awarded. A check payable to the school will be mailed with a form to be signed and returned by a representative of the school. The form is an agreement to use the money only as proposed unless otherwise approved; provide project maintenance and/or follow up as necessary; and provide PNCWA with an accounting of how the money was spent.


 

Amount Available 

The average funding level is $500 per application/applicant, and may vary depending on the number of applicants.   


Deadline
Applications are due on October 14, 2011 for the 2011-2012 school year. Award recipients will be notified by November 4, 2011.

 
  Download the funding request form.
   

For more information please contact:

If you have questions regarding this funding, please call PNCWA Public Education Committee Chair Karen DeBaker at (503) 681-3643 or debakerk@cleanwaterservices.org. Email, mail or fax completed form to:


Clean Water Services
Attn: Karen DeBaker
2550 SW Hillsboro Highway
Hillsboro, OR 97123
(503) 681-3603 FAX

   
 
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