2016-2017 Year in Review

Watershed Action Program

In the 2016-2017 School Year:

738 student environmentalists were inspired to take action and improve the health of their watershed

2,596 pieces of trash (421 gallons) were removed from the watershed environment by students

42 native plants were planted in creekside habitats, and 3 wheelbarrows full of invasive plants were removed

112 students made natural pesticides and distributed them to family members

30 classes went on a scientific Field Trip to study, connect with, and clean up a local creek, bay, delta, or ocean habitat

232 students prepared posters and made presentations about ocean acidification and how everyone can take simple daily actions to protect the health of the bay and ocean

“The curriculum and the way it is taught makes sense to the kids. These are real world issues that they are learning to take responsibility for. And they are always excited to

learn with you! Our earth is not in a good place, but the Watershed Action Program gives us a chance to make a positive impact. This is extremely valuable for our students.”

Deborah Meylan, Principal, Turner Elementary School, Antioch

Classroom Lessons

Field Trips

Action Projects

“If we teach our families, they will teach others. We are all responsible for spreading this information about water conservation.”

Kendale, Fourth Grade Student, Turner Elementary School, Antioch

“I really liked that I got to hold a little crab. I’ve never done that

before!” Shayla, Fairmont

Elementary School, El Cerrito

“I had an awesome time at the beach! I

got to touch the water and hike! The sand was so smooth

and soft. And the view from the hike

was very beautiful.” Ngoc Ta, Fourth Grade Student,

Futures Elementary School, Oakland

“I learned that we live near an estuary, which is where fresh and salt water meet. Animals live there, so we need to be way more careful about not

creating pollution.” Elizabeth-Nicole, Fourth Grade

Student, Turner Elementary School, Antioch

“I realized I can make a difference in the world. I can help animals and

stop pollution from spreading across the

great, awesome world we share.”

Nick, Third Grade Student, Fairmount Elementary

School, El Cerrito