SWEP

Project WET is an international, award-winning water resource education program for teachers. Solano County SWEP hosts two Project WET workshops for Solano County teachers each year. Email Workshop Coordinator Wendy Low at for more information.

Trainings are scheduled for September, 2018 (above) and February 2019 (below). Click anywhere on the red links to sign up for the training of your choice.

Click here to register for the February 2019 Project WET teacher training workshop

Click here for our SWEP FLIER

Programs Offered

SWEP stacked photos smler res In-Class Water Lesson Taught by SWEP Educators

45-60 min lesson covering: where drinking water comes from, watershed science, storm water pollution prevention, and water conservation. Our in-class lessons feature videos about Solano County water, highlighting each city's drinking water sources and watershed. Click here to view the elementary version. Click here to view the secondary and adult version.

In-Class Test Your Tap Lesson Taught by SWEP Staff (5-12)

A two-day lesson and lab where students learn about the origin of tap vs. bottled water, including the environmental and health impacts of bottled water. Students bring in samples of tap and bottle water and conduct various water quality tests to determine the overall quality of both samples. Click here to see a video.

Project WET Teacher Training (K-12) Water Education for Teachers

Award winning, international teacher training program. Teachers receive a free curriculum guide (book) and access to the Project WET online teacher portal. Click here to see a video. To download a Project WET flier click HERE.

Dunnell Nature Center Field Trips (K-5)

Two-hour field trip at the Dunnell Nature Center in Fairfield. Students learn about local water resources in an outdoor setting.

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