The EnviroScape watershed model is just one tool PWSA uses to teach students about water pollution, our rivers, sewer systems, and stormwater.

Engaging with our communities and those we serve is a critical part of our work here at PWSA. From Board of Directors meetings to neighborhood project updates to special community events, it’s our goal to meaningfully connect with and be available to those we serve. 

A key element of our community engagement focus is to partner with local schools and youth programs to host fun, interactive water themed learning opportunities. 

Led by Holly Bomba, Education and Outreach Associate, these events are crucial in fostering awareness of the work we do and building science literacy for up-and-coming generations. 

While this year has only just begun, we’re off to a roaring start, having already planned three youth events in the first two months of 2024. 

At the end of January, PWSA will visit 10th graders enrolled at the Environmental Charter School to give a talk on water quality, the history of our waterways, and the Allegheny River, the source of our drinking water. In February, we’ll partner with Reading is Fundamental and visit Pittsburgh Public Schools students K-5th grade to talk about drinking water and host a water-based story time. That same month, we’ll resume our partnership with the Pittsburgh Project to deliver to students grades 1-5 what we’re calling Water Quality Chemistry. In this fun lab, students play scientists who make the water safe to drink for our city, creating crazy, color changing potions in a hands-on exploration of water chemistry, water treatment, and more.

There’s plenty more to come in 2024! For more information, please visit our Events & Meetings website.