What's in Your Water Toolkit

The following resources provide tools for educators, students and communities. Find out what you can do to raise awareness of global water issues and get involved in improving water resources in your community.

Educators

Join the Educator's Network - EDN's Environmental Education Program is one of the most innovative and successful in the U.S., providing lesson plans to help teachers integrate environmental issues into core subjects at all grade levels.

Communities

Join communities around the world in working with local experts to improve the health of your watersheds.

CDC Safe Water Systems Guide (PDF), learn more about the Safe Water System (SWS), a simple strategy that uses disinfection and proper storage practices to allow households without access to clean, healthy water to drink water safely, without boiling it or adding bleach.

Sustainability Starts in Your Community: A Community Indicators Guide to Environmental Health (PDF). How does community-based water research work? This document will help you find out.

Measure your Ecological Footprint - Ever wondered how much "nature" your lifestyle required? Our Ecological Footprint Quiz estimates how much productive land and water you need to support your lifestyle. Answer 15 easy questions to find out how many planets we would need if everyone followed in your footsteps.