Outreach

An effective outreach program is essential for the effective control of the voluntary and incentive-based nonpoint source pollution program. This information and education (I&E) program is funded by the state and overseen by the State Water Quality Taskforce I&E Sub-committee. I&E includes field days and tours, public meetings, training and workshops, citizen science programs, posters, and brochures.

Information and Education Strategy

Goals:

Assure that all Utah citizens understand the importance of protecting Utah's waterbodies and the connections between land use and the impacts their actions can have on the quality of Utah's waters.
To educate and inform Utah citizens of their role in reducing NPS pollution.
To inform Utah citizens of NPS program accomplishments.
To assess the effectiveness of Utah's NPS education efforts.

Utah's Nonpoint Source Information and Education Strategy

Programs involved in I&E include:

USU Water Quality Extension is an important partner in I&E and has many resources available for public, land managers, agencies, and educators.
Utah Water Watch is a volunteer water quality education and data collection program that increases awareness about water quality and promotes stewardship.
Bear River Watershed Outreach and Education
Escalante River Watershed Partnership Education and Outreach
Provo River Watershed Council Education and Information
Salt Lake Stormwater Coalition

Water Quality Annual Awards:
Each year the Utah Water Quality Task Force identifies those who have made a real difference in the protection and management of water quality in the state. These awards acknowledge the extra efforts made by Utah citizens that improve and protect our state's water quality, those who go above and beyond the call of duty, who have been leaders in their community, and who have been instrumental in changing people's behavior or in improving water quality in the state. Since 2001 over 35 educators have been selected to receive this award.

Information and Education ideas