UA Ag Extension’s water festival goes virtual
Maricopa Monitor
The Arizona Water Festival, a hands-on event that engages youths in learning about water issues from trained volunteers in their communities, is being presented virtually this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The festival, which is ongoing and available online now, is presented by Arizona Project WET, a program under University of Arizona Cooperative Extension. The festival normally includes live events in 26 communities across Arizona, including Casa Grande, Apache Junction, Florence and Maricopa. This year, it has been converted into a series of short online videos about water resources and water-saving technology.
Organizers say the festival, online just in time for Earth Day, was too important not to offer. While it’s meant to appeal to all ages, it specifically includes information that can help Arizona fourth graders meet important learning benchmarks.
