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- Home water conservation program launched.
- Nov. 24 permitting public meeting agenda is available.
- Governing Board approves Solary Canal Project.
- Land purchase offers water storage potential, partnership with Volusia.
- District Governing Board elects 2009-2010 officers.
- New water conservation cost-share program information available.
- Watering restrictions changed Nov. 1 to one day per week.
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Education workshops
The St. Johns River Water Management District offers a variety of training opportunities for teachers. Workshop topics include the use of The Great Water OdysseySM, Project WET (Water Education for Teachers), WaterWays and other topics. The mission of the District’s water resource education section is to deliver educational programs that further appreciation and protection of waterways and enhance public stewardship of Florida’s water resources. Workshops currently scheduled follow.
November 2009
- Nov. 9–Dec. 14, 2009 — Project WET online course for PreK–12 grade teachers and non-formal educators. This course is normally 4 weeks, but has been extended for one week to allow time for the Thanksgiving holidays. Click HERE to register. For more information, contact Sally Unser at projectwet@sjrwmd.com.
December 2009
- Dec. 5, 2009 — Project WET Workshop at the Gillespie Museum and Rinker Environmental Learning Center, Stetson University, DeLand, Fla., 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Formal and nonformal educators welcome. To register for this workshop, call Lori Dennard at (386) 329-4563 or e-mail at ldennard@sjrwmd.com. Bring bag lunch. Check with your school district for in-service credits. Registration deadline is Nov. 30. [ Workshop flyer ]
- Dec. 12, 2009 — Palm Bay Elementary School will host a multi-grade (grades 3, 4 and 5) educator workshop on The Great Water OdysseySM. The location of the school is 1200 Allamanda Road Northeast, Palm Bay, FL 32905. Contact Maria DeChristofano at dechristofanom@brevard.k12.fl.us or Sally Unser at thegreatwaterodyssey@sjrwmd.com for more information. Registration deadline is Dec. 5.
January 2010
- Jan. 18–Feb. 16, 2010 — Third grade The Great Water OdysseySM online course for Volusia County teachers only. Click here to register. For more information, contact Sally Unser at thegreatwaterodyssey@sjrwmd.com.
- Jan. 18–Feb. 16, 2010 — Fourth grade The Great Water OdysseySM online course for Volusia County teachers only. Click here to register. For more information, contact Sally Unser at thegreatwaterodyssey@sjrwmd.com.
- Jan. 18–Feb. 16, 2010 — Fifth grade The Great Water OdysseySM online course for Volusia County teachers only. Click here to register. For more information, contact Sally Unser at thegreatwaterodyssey@sjrwmd.com.
- Jan. 16, 2010 — A Project WILD and Aquatic WILD combo workshop is scheduled to be held at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens facilitated by Kelliann Whitney. Contact Kelliann to register and for more detailed information at (904) 757-4463, ext. 107 or e-mail her at whitneyk@jacksonvillezoo.org.
- Jan. 22, 2010 — Marion County Public Schools will host a multi-grade (grades 3, 4 and 5) educator workshop on The Great Water OdysseySM from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The location for the training is the Marion Technical Institute, 1614 Southeast 14th Street, Ocala, FL 34471. Register at the Marion County School District’s Web site or contact Sally Unser at thegreatwaterodyssey@sjrwmd.com.
- Jan. 23, 2010 — Leesburg Elementary School will host a multi-grade (grades 3, 4 and 5) educator workshop on The Great Water OdysseySM. The location of the school is 2229 South Street, Leesburg, FL 34748. Contact Lesa Roe at RoeL@lake.k12.fl.us or Sally Unser at thegreatwaterodyssey@sjrwmd.com for more information.
March 2010
- March 22–April 19, 2010 – Third grade The Great Water OdysseySMonline course. To register, go to http://www.sjrwmdonline.com/odyssey_grade3_registration.php. For more information, contact Sally Unser at thegreatwaterodyssey@sjrwmd.com.
- March 22–April 19, 2010 – Fourth grade The Great Water OdysseySM online course. To register, go to http://www.sjrwmdonline.com/odyssey_grade4_registration.php. For more information, contact Sally Unser at thegreatwaterodyssey@sjrwmd.com.
- March 22–April 19, 2010 – Fifth grade The Great Water OdysseySM online course. To register, go to http://www.sjrwmdonline.com/odyssey_grade5_registration.php. For more information, contact Sally Unser at thegreatwaterodyssey@sjrwmd.com.
May 2010
- May 15, 2010 — A Project WET (Water Education for Teachers) workshop is scheduled to be held at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens facilitated by Kelliann Whitney. Contact Kelliann to register and for more detailed information at (904) 757-4463, ext. 107 or e-mail her at whitneyk@jacksonvillezoo.org.
- May 22, 2010 — The Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens will host a multi-grade (grades 3, 4 and 5) educator workshop on The Great Water OdysseySM from 8:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. The location of the zoo is 370 Zoo Parkway, Jacksonville, FL 32218. Participants must bring their own lunch. For more information or to register, contact Kelliann Whitney at whitneyk@jacksonvillezoo.org or (904) 757-4463, Ext. 122.
July 2010
- July 5–Aug. 2, 2010 – Third grade The Great Water OdysseySM online course. To register, go to http://www.sjrwmdonline.com/odyssey_grade3_registration.php. For more information, contact Sally Unser at thegreatwaterodyssey@sjrwmd.com.
- July 5–Aug. 2, 2010 – Fourth grade The Great Water OdysseySM online course. To register, go to http://www.sjrwmdonline.com/odyssey_grade4_registration.php. For more information, contact Sally Unser at thegreatwaterodyssey@sjrwmd.com.
- July 5–Aug. 2, 2010 – Fifth grade The Great Water OdysseySM online course. To register, go to http://www.sjrwmdonline.com/odyssey_grade5_registration.php. For more information, contact Sally Unser at thegreatwaterodyssey@sjrwmd.com.
For more information about the District’s education program, contact one of our education staff members. Also, if you would like to schedule a teacher’s workshop for The Great Water OdysseySM, contact Sally Unser at (386) 329-4441 or sunser@sjrwmd.com. See additional information on The Great Water OdysseySM.
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