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New School Challenge and Interactive Experience Developed in Collaboration With the North American Association for Environmental Education
SAN JOSE, CA--(Marketwired - Nov 5, 2014) - Learning about water conservation just got a new, competitive, and fun twist, as California Water Service Company (Cal Water), the largest subsidiary of California Water Service Group (<exchange name="NYSE">NYSE</exchange>: <ticker name="CWT">CWT</ticker>), today announced the launch of Cal Water H2O Challenge (www.calwater.com/challenge) and Cal Water Town (www.calwater.com/town), two new water education programs for the classroom and home.
Building on Cal Water's commitment to improving the quality of life in the communities it serves, Cal Water H<sub>2</sub>O Challenge and Cal Water Town provide in-class and at-home interactive experiences for students, parents, and educators to learn and teach about the importance of water conservation through science and fun.
The programs, developed in collaboration with the North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE), include a classroom competition and at-home activities. The competition is open to school classrooms grades 4-6 in Cal Water service areas, and the winning class will receive an educational field trip to the Channel Islands. However, all teachers and children, including those not in Cal Water service areas, can utilize the program materials for their own curriculum and use.
"With more than 80 percent of California in extreme drought conditions this year, it is more important than ever that we are educating younger water users about conservation," said Martin A. Kropelnicki, Cal Water President and CEO. "Cal...