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Mr. and Mrs. Fish Water Conservation and Reuse Program
Utilizing a grant from EPA-New England, NEIWPCC helped develop the Mr. & Mrs. Fish Water Conservation and Reuse Program for Third and Fourth Graders. The program is designed to spread the word about why clean water and water conservation are so important and how ordinary people can help make a difference.
"Mr. & Mrs. Fish" are the award winning duo Jeff and Deb Sandler of Portland, Maine. Using scripts tailored to the location of the presentation, the Fishes explore the question of where clean water from the faucet originates and where it goes after it washes down the drain. Kids from the audience help play the various components of a wastewater treatment plant, including the aquatic animals that either sink or swim depending on the quality of the discharge.
This 1-hour interactive program offers an exciting and innovative way to teach kids about the importance of water quality. Participating students receive a "Certificate of Attendance" that includes a list of conservation tips on the reverse side. Teachers receive a training package that they can use to help integrate this material into classroom curricula.
For information, please visit the Mr. and Mrs. Fish website by clicking here.