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Why our water matters!
Why our water matters!
Every living thing in life people, plants, and animals depends on water to grow, stay healthy, and survive. Clean water keeps our bodies strong, helps grow the food we eat, and protects our environment. Without it, life as we know it wouldn’t exist. Because we rely so much on water we have to protect our water because water is limited there is not a unlimited supply.
Drop by Drop
Drop by Drop
Join our host Hadley and Alexis as we learn all about the importance of protecting our water. Each week they will be joined by our 5th Grade students to discuss a new topic helping you to stay curious, stay caring and making a change Drop by Drop.
Intro Episode: Who are we and why it matters.
Coming soon!
Episode 1: Journey of a Drop. Learn all about the Water Cycle, where water comes from and where it goes.
Watershed Warriors
Watershed Warriors
Join students as they explore our watersheds. Learn about Chautauqua Lake and Lake Erie and stay tuned for how students solve our watershed problems.
Our Ultimate Goal is to inspire and empower the next generation of Changemakers! Students who use science, creativity, and teamwork to protect our waters, care for our community and take action for a better world.
6th Grade ELA Students learned about our Watersheds and developed argumentative essays to educated others on the importance of protecting them. The project wrapped up with a STEM Exploration as students became Innovators, Inventors or Campaigners to help solve some of our watersheds problems. They even began to develop 2 New Initiatives to raise Public Awareness. Watch for their Adopt-a-Drain and Paint the Lake Initiative coming Spring 2026!!
Innovators for AWWA Water Tower Challenge Accepted and Completed.
As a solution to help prevent runoff, students will be growing Native Plants to share with the community.
They will be working with Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy to select the best species.
Above students are testing their Hydroponics Self-Taught Knowledge starting with growing herbs for our Cafe to use.
Imagine a Day Without Water
Imagine a Day Without Water
Water isn't just a resources, it's essential for everything we value. On October 16th students helped raise awareness about the critical role water plays in our daily lives.
This work is now part of a collaboration with NYSAWWA’s One Water Workforce (OWW) initiative, which is designed to build sustainable pathways into water careers while inspiring young people to see the value of water in everyday life. By partnering with OWW, CHQ Kids Care is helping connect youth directly to water issues in creative, meaningful ways.
You can help!
Use these resources and learn more about the importance of water here.
We would like to thank AWWA for the opportunity to work together on such an important project. We look forward to working together on future initiatives to help protect our water.
How students are making an impact on a National Level.
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