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The water project allows youth to explore the conservation of water and how water is an essential part of all aspects of our lives and world.
OBJECTIVES
- Attain a broad knowledge of the 4-H project and related activities as to the way they improve family and community life.
- Acquire life skills through project participation essential for becoming an active, skilled, productive and responsible citizen.
- Adopt and apply the latest practices and research findings in the project area to everyday project experiences and work.
- Develop an understanding from 4-H project training and experiences which can assist you in the future for choosing and preparing for a job.
- Develop leadership skills that promote positive youth development.
PROJECT EXPERIENCES
- Natural Resources Educational Presentation Contest (county, district, and state level)
- Leader/teacher training by arrangement Texas 4-H Water Camp -contact Matt Tarpley (432) 336-8585
RECORDBOOK CATEGORY
- Aquatic Science
PRINTED RESOURCES
- 4-H 17-1,+ Investigating Water
- Give Water a Hand Curriculum Water Wise Guys – item # SPESL 80 (N4-HC)
- Water Education Book – item # B820 (N4-HC)
- FISH 4-6.22, Aquatic Resources Education
- CON 5.020, Texas Water Conservation Handbook
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
- Land Surveyor
- Hydroelectric Power Utility Engineer
- Control Engineer
- Electrical Engineer
- Engineering Geologist
- Engineer, Water Resources
- Mechanical Engineer
- Photogrammetrist
- Land and Water Use Analyst
- Environmental Scientist
- Junior Chemist
- Public Health Chemist
- Water Resources Technician
- Water Resources Engineering
- Associate
- Water Services Supervisor
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