Project WET

Educational materials to teach kids how to think, not what to think about environmental issues.

What is Project WET?

WET stands for Water Education for Teachers. Wisconsin values its water resources! With almost 15,000 lakes, 33,000 miles of rivers and streams, and 5.3 million acres of wetlands within its borders, Wisconsin needs to protect these waterways.

Project WET is a nonprofit water education program and publisher for educators and young people ages 5-18. The program is organized nationally, but delivered on a statewide basis. It is designed to facilitate and promote awareness, appreciation, knowledge, and stewardship of water resources through the dissemination of classroom-ready teaching aids.

Sample WET Activity [exit DNR]

Project WET believes:

• Water moves through living and nonliving systems and binds them together in a complex web of life.
• Water of sufficient quality and quantity is important for all water users.
• Wise water management is crucial for providing tomorrow's children with social and economic stability in a healthy environment.
• Awareness of and respect for water resources can encourage a personal, lifelong commitment of responsibility and positive community participation.

The core of the program is the Project WET Curriculum and Activity Guide (Grades K-12), a collection of water-related, fun, hands-on, and easy-to-use activities. The 90-plus activities incorporate a variety of formats such as large and small group learning, laboratory investigations, discussion of local and global topics, and involvement in community service projects. Supplementary resources are available to complement and enrich many of the activities.

How Project WET Works

Project WET believes in training. People are introduced to Project WET materials at workshops conducted by a statewide network of facilitators in Wisconsin. We can match you with a facilitator in your area.

A Project WET Workshop is an exciting, engaging and powerful learning experience, where educators of all disciplines receive the latest Project WET materials, learn to teach water education activities and walk away inspired.

Workshops are held for 6 hours and the cost of the workshop materials is $20.

Join our network of Project WET trained educators by attending a workshop:

• Become qualified in teaching water education.
• Expand your knowledge of Wisconsin's water resources.
• Share ideas, information, and stories!
• Take home the Project WET Activity Guide plus many other great resources.

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Contact Us

PLT, WILD, & WET
Wisconsin Dept. of Natural Resources, EI/8
PO BOX 7921
Madison WI 53707-7921
e-mail: dnrpltwildwet@wisconsin.gov
608-264-6280