Event Teaches Lakewood Middle School Students about Water Conservation

Water is our greatest natural resource and educating the next generation on how to protect it is key.

That was the goal of the Backyard Conservation Water Fest held at Lakewood Middle School in North Little Rock April 12 for more than 700 seventh and eighth graders.

The students learned about aquifers, watersheds, wetlands and what they can do to keep the Natural State’s water clean and clear.

Forty-nine presenters from local non-profit organizations; federal, state and local government agencies; and universities instructed the students at 35 stations. Thirty-one additional volunteers also helped make the event a success.

“Feedback from teachers and the school principal indicated they were very pleased with the event,” said Corey Farmer, Pulaski County district conservationist and Water Fest committee team leader. “They also indicated they were getting good feedback from the students, both in enjoying the day and learning something new about conservation.”

Sponsors supporting Water Fest included NRCS, Pulaski County Conservation District, Arkansas Natural Resources Commission, Tyson Foods, Central Arkansas Water, Target and Waste Management.

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