North Plains Groundwater Conservation District is constantly striving to educate the public about our precious groundwater resources and the importance of protecting and conserving them. Educational programs are available for any age group and can be tailored to your specific needs. Programs can include fun hands-on activities for children of any age. Please contact the Education Coordinator at 806-935-6401 or click here if you would like to have a presentation.

Resources Available through the NPGCD office:

1. Library of water conservation and water education videotapes available for check-out to persons within the NPGCD. Ages preschool-adult. (See list of available videos) Click here to request a video.

2. Library of free printed materials on groundwater, water conservation, water quality and other water related topics.

3. Free Xeriscaping/Water Wise Gardening materials. Contact the NPGCD office for a full packet. Free Water Wise Gardening Classes are also held each year. Contact the NPGCD office for dates and more information.

4. Educational presentations and activities for all ages. Topics can include water conservation, water-wise gardening, weather modification, etc.

5. "Major Rivers" curriculum available free to all 4th grade teachers in the North Plains Groundwater Conservation District. Other fun water activities and units available for all ages by contacting NPGCD.

6. Educational programs and community service activities with scouts. Girl scouts can earn the "Water Wonders" badge, "Water Drop" patch, "Water Everywhere" Brownie Try-It, "Girls Get With The Land" badge, "Using Resources Wisely" Daisy Scout patch and the "Folk Art" Badge.

7. Water History Trunk - available for loan to teachers or brought to you with an educational presentation by NPGCD personnel. Children will learn about the history of water use in the panhandle, and will have fun trying to identify historical objects related to water as they learn. Contact the Education Coordinator for more information.