POSEIDON EDUCATION

Water Leadership Programs

We train students to collect data, analyze results, develop solutions and present their work with purpose. We partner with local water authorities, engineering organizations and municipalities to fund hands-on real-world programs. Poseidon Education trains and certifies the classroom teacher to lead students in 5th - 12th to develop industry technical skills and discover future career opportunities as water quality leaders.

High school students present evidence of stormwater pollution in the school parking lot

STORMWATER QUALITY LEADERSHIP™ PROGRAM

Students follow the path pollutants take from our schools and neighborhoods through the storm drain system to rivers, lakes and the oceans. After collecting and testing runoff samples, analyzing results, students design and implement mitigation strategies for their school site. The program concludes with a presentation to school and city officials with actions taken and recommendations for further work.

Elementary school students calculate water use in handwashing at school

WATER RESOURCES LEADERSHIP™ PROGRAM

Students discover the complex hidden infrastructure that reliably delivers clean water right to our tap. They audit potable water use on campus, calculate reclaimed water savings, follow the path wastewater takes to the treatment plant and design water use reduction strategies for their school site.

"I think you can all see how fundamental it is to all of our collective success that we continue to bring in bright young minds."

- E. Joaquin Esquivel, Chair of the California State Water Resources Control Board
at shared CASQA panel presentation in August 2021.

FEATURES OF ALL OF OUR PROGRAMS

Teacher sitting with certified trainer reviewing training materials with computer in background in classroom

Comprehensive educational materials customized for the local watershed, the school site, the teacher, and the experience level of the students
Digital files customized with information from local agencies, along with water systems, and local environmental concerns
Continued one-on-one teacher consultation with certified water quality expert
Includes all necessary equipment for school site water testing, with personal protective equipment for class
Final report development materials and presentation planning

BENEFITS TO EDUCATORS AND STUDENTS

Students and irrigation specialist making observations and pointing at a fenced in landscaped area with a sprinkler spraying water

Hands-on project-based learning that easily integrates into curriculum and aligns with NGSS
Exposes students to career pathways including municipal public works, water regulatory agencies, and environmental engineering firms.
Develops critical data analysis and engineering design skills
Develops confidence in public speaking and presentation and passion for environmental advocacy
Connects students with community through public outreach
Develops passion for environmental leadership
Builds experiences and skills for resumes and applications

PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS

EDUCATION SPONSORS

ABOUT POSEIDON EDUCATION

Since 2013, the Poseidon Education team has been facilitating student groups to develop sustainable solutions in the areas of water quality, while connecting students with career path opportunities. Our programs train students to collect data, analyze results, develop solutions and present their work with purpose. We partner with local water authorities, engineering organizations and municipalities to fund hands-on real-world programs. Poseidon Education trains and certifies the classroom teacher to lead students in 5th-12th to develop real-world technical skills and discover future career opportunities as water quality leaders. Learn more.

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