gcd panel - outreach and education, adeline fox
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Southern Ogallala
Conservation & Outreach Program
Education & Outreach
• Created in 2007
• Four districts contribute equally into the program
• Covers approximately 5,000 sq. miles
The Program Facts:
5,000 sq. miles
• Includes estimated enrollment of 9,040 in 12 school districts
• Provides opportunities for residents of all ages to learn the importance of water conservation
• Multiple rural groups targeted
• Similar aquifer conditions
• Cooperation among GCDs
establishes strong unified message
Why a coop program?
establishes strong unified message
to maximize effectiveness
• Each district maintains individual
projects and programs to target
their needs
Program events:
Students: Adults:
Calendar contests Rainwater harvest workshops
Provide curriculumCommunity garden club
projects
Library presentationsCivic organization
presentations
Ag awareness day
(Kids, Kows & more)Donating water timers and
rain gauges
Outdoor classrooms Blog
Magnets & bookmarks Brochures
Southern Ogallala
Conservation & Outreach Program
Contact:
Adeline FoxAdeline Fox
Education & Public Relations Coordinator
Email: [email protected]
Cell: 432-386-2865