NT Waterwise Schools

NT Waterwise Schools is a Northern Territory Government project, coordinated and funded by the Department of Natural Resources, Environment, The Arts and Sport, and supported by Power and Water Corporation.

The NT Waterwise Schools program encourages Central Australian schools to expand and develop education and action programs about water, by providing funds and practical resources towards waterwise projects.

NT Waterwise Schools Grant-
First round applications close 31st December 2009

This grant is open to all Central Australian schools. The grant is up to $3000 (including GST) for a project that saves water, improves water efficiency or conserves the values of a waterway. The project must also link to a classroom project and educate students.

Previous project examples include:

• School water audit
• Arid zone garden
• Rainwater tank installation
• Water efficiency retrofit (toilets, taps, showers, etc.)

For more information and how to apply

• Contact the Water Conservation Officer
• Download the Application form. PDF or editable Word file.

Curriculum support and resources

The Water Conservation Officer

• is available to help organise water-focused education programs. This position provides access to data and information about Alice Springs water resources and is available to assist teachers to organise excursions, present to the class and arrange for other guest speakers such as scientists. Email: Water Conservation Officer.

Waterwise Schools Program and Resource Folder

• developed in 2005, this resource needs some updating. However, it provides relevant information about local water resources, water consumption, climate, geology, values, policy, water saving and more. Available on request from the Water Conservation Officer.

Local excursion guide

• where to go, who to ask and what to do while you are there.

Helpful People

• for a list of local people who can help your school to become Waterwise please contact us.

Waterwise NT School Water Audit

• a comprehensive audit that your school can complete as an activity to identify water use and possible water savings.  Suitable for Upper Primary or Highschool students.
• Download (pdf 238Kb) or editable Word file (doc 312Kb)

Links to water education websites, games and learning resources

• check our links page

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