Project WET’s Goal

The goal of the Project WET program is to facilitate and promote the awareness, appreciation, knowledge and stewardship of water resources through the development and dissemination of classroom ready teaching aids and the establishment of international and provincial/territorial sponsored Project WET programs.

Mission Statement

Project WET believes that informed people are more likely to participate in the decision making process and to make a difference through their actions. Project WET invites educators, resource managers, community leaders and concerned citizens to join Project WET in educating people about one of the most precious resources on the planet - water.

History

Project WET was established in 1984 as a pilot program to encourage water stewardship in North Dakota students and educators.  It was introduced to Saskatchewan in 1995 and the first facilitator training was held in September 1996.  Project WET Canada was established in 1997, with British Columbia and Manitoba becoming provincial programs the same year. To date, workshops have been held in Saskatchewan, British Columbia, Manitoba, Yukon, Ontario, Alberta New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Nunavut.

Since 1995, over 4,300 Canadian educators have been trained at locally sponsored Project WET workshops.

Contact Project WET Pauline Nystrom National Coordinator Project WET Canada c/o 135 Jordan Parkway Red Deer, AB. T4P 0A9 Phone:(403) 341-3465 Email: pauline.nystrom@ec.gc.ca