The California Water Institute at Fresno State is leading the way for water education during Water Awareness Month in California. The institute’s annual Water Bootcamp has officially kicked off, with three sessions remaining on May 9 and 16 in English and May 30 in Spanish.
The multi-day, annual Water Bootcamp is free and open to the public, and is designed to give participants a foundational understanding of California’s complex water system.
For a full schedule and topics specific to each day, visit www.californiawater.org. Registration is available free online.
Water impacts all aspects of life, from agriculture to urban planning. Understanding the bigger picture and how water management influences daily life is essential for all Californians. This series is an opportunity for farmers, students or anyone interested in learning more about water to expand their understanding.
“Whether participants prefer English or Spanish, the goal is to give them the tools to understand and engage with the water challenges facing their communities,” said Laura Ramos, director of the California Water Institute’s Research and Education Division. “By offering sessions in both languages, we’re breaking down barriers and making this information more widely available.”
Topics will include hydrology, watersheds, climate change, groundwater management, surface water rights and more. Each session will break down the complexities of California’s water systems for the public, explaining these critical topics in an accessible and engaging way, followed by live question and answer sessions.
Last year’s Water Bootcamp received overwhelmingly positive feedback from participants. Of those who completed the post-event survey, 86% said the information was easy to understand, and 79% said they would recommend the series to a friend or coworker. These responses highlight the program’s effectiveness in making complex water topics accessible and relevant to a broad audience.
(Story by Soreath Hok)
