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.

GBRA has developed public outreach interactive media tools that educate citizens about the on-site and off-site treatment of domestic wastewater.

Wastewater Treatment Module	Septic System Module (Spanish version)

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 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.

Curriculum Supplement (grades 4-8) dealing with Non-Point Source Pollution. Teachers interested in addressing watersheds and water quality in the Guadalupe River Basin are encouraged to explore the topic, using the 5-E Model of Science Instruction. TEKS correlated. PowerPoint programs (access above) included in the program are Watershed Jeopardy and Why Watersheds. Also included is use of the Guadalupe River Basin puzzle.

Take a virtual, interactive tour of a typical city water system. This CD-based animation of the popular "How Water Works" illustrative series from the American Water Works Association magazine provides active links that take you through the processes, equipment, and technology of a typical water supply and wastewater treatment system.

The CD shows viewers the entire process:

The CD is interactive. Rolling your mouse over numbered areas of the illustration displays brief descriptions of the various parts of the system. Clicking on a number displays a close-up, cutaway illustration and detailed explanation of the technology being used.

A Macromedia flash program that allows students to learn about the different counties within the Guadalupe River Watershed. Play Now!

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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