The Coconino Plateau Water Advisory Council is committed to understanding the complicated issues revolving around water - how it is managed; what the political issues and laws are; how resources can be protected and stretched; and how communities, agencies, and state, local and federal governments can work together to find ways to meet the increasing demand for water.  To help you learn about these topics, we've gathered some links that may help in your quest for more understanding.

Arizona Project Wet
A comprehensive teacher-tested water education program. A successful water education program meeting district, teacher and student needs through partnerships across the state.
Partners: UofA, ADWR, ADEQ, Reclamation, SRP, WRRC, multiple municipalities.
Age Group: Teachers' guides for grades K0-12
http://ag.arizona.edu/azwater/wet
 
Water Resource Research Center
U of A The University of Arizona’s Water Resources Research Center (WRRC) promotes understanding of critical state and regional water management and policy issues through research, community outreach and public education. 
Age Group: All. 
http://ag.arizona.edu/AZWATER/

Project Wild Project 
WILD is a wildlife focused conservation education program for K-12 educators and their students.
Partners: AZ Game and Fish
Age Group: Teachers' guides for K-12. 
http://projectwild.org/ 
 
Project Learning Tree 
PLT's curriculum materials provide the tools educators need to bring the environment into the classroom and their students into the environment. Topics range from forests, wildlife, and water, to community planning, waste management and energy.
Partners:  American Forest Foundation
Age Group: Teachers' guides for K-12.  
http://plt.org/ 
 
Water Use It Wisely 
A campaign to educate the public regarding water conservation measures and issues.
Partners:Valley Communities, SRP, Reclamation  
http://wateruseitwisely.com/ 

AZ Water Stories 
A 6-lesson teacher’s guide, a 3-part video, a computer game and the Arizona Water Map, displaying watersheds throughout the state
Partner: CAP
Age Group: Grades 4-8.
http://www.cap-az.com/static/index.cfm?contentID=52 
 
H20 for Kids 
Teachers' guide with two lesson plans and a video focusing on water conservation and the history of water in Arizona and a student activity book.
Partner: CAP
Age Group: K-3.
http://www.cap-az.com/static/index.cfm?contentID=52 

Ground Water Adventurers 
A program of the National Ground Water Association for kids who like science, fun, and exploration.
Partner: National Ground Water Association.
Age Group: K-12.
http://www.groundwateradventurers.org
 
Arizona Envirothon
An environmental education program, leading to an annual competition for high school students.
Partners: Multiple agencies and educators
Age Group: Grades 9-12
http://www.azenvirothon.org/
 
Water Conservation Alliance of Southern Arizona (CASA)
Promotes the efficient use of water in the Tucson area, enhances the public's awareness and understanding of water conservation issues, methods and practices.
Partners: Community Water Co. of Green Valley, Flowing Wells Irrigation District, Town of Marana Water Dept., Metropolitan Water Domestic Improvement District, Town of Oro Valley Water Department, Pima County, Bureau of Reclamation, Central Arizona Groundwater Replenishment District, Town of Sahuarita
Age Group: Adults
http://watercasa.org/
 
Watershed Management Group (WMG)
Assists local residents and communities in the management of their water and land resources both in the U.S. and internationally.
Partners:  Watershed Management Group
Age Group:  Adults
http://watershedmg.org/ 

Master Gardners Program
Classes taught by University of Arizona Extension Faculty, professionals and other horticulture experts. The program covers the challenges specific to gardening in the low desert.
Partners: U of A Cooperative Extension
Age Group: Adults
http://cals.arizona.edu/maricopa/garden/ 

Master Watershed Stewardship Program
The Master Watershed Steward program educates and trains citizens across the state of Arizona to serve as volunteers in the protection, restoration, monitoring, and conservation of their water and watersheds.
Partners: UofA and multiple agencies
Age Group: Adults
http://ag.arizona.edu/watershedsteward/ 

SAHRA
The vision of SAHRA is to develop an integrated, multidisciplinary understanding of the hydrology of semi-arid regions, and to build partnerships for the rational implementation of public policy.
Partners:  U of A College
Age Group: Adults
http://www.sahra.arizona.edu/ 

USGS Water Outreach
Selected online resources, including lessons, data, maps, and more, to support teaching, learning, education (K-12), and university-level inquiry and research.
Partners:  USGS
Age Group: Teachers, all ages
http://education.usgs.gov/index.html 

American Water Resources Association
A non-profit professional association dedicated to the advancement of men and women in water resources management, research, and education. 
Partners:  Water professionals
http://www.awra.org/ 

Arizona Hydrological Society
A non-profit organization dedicated to advancing hydrology and water resource research, planning, and development, promoting the responsible use, management, and preservation of water resources in the arid southwest.  
Age Group: Adults
http://www.azhydrosoc.org/ 
 
Arizona Water Institute
AWI combines the expertise of Arizona's water managers with the resources of the three universities to support water resources management and technology development in real-world applications.
Partners:  Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University, and The University of Arizona 
Age Group: Adults
http://www.azwaterinstitute.org/