Conservation Educational Resources

Interactive Resources

The Water Cycle for Kids and Students
The water cycle describes how Earth's water is not only always changing forms, between liquid (rain), solid (ice), and gas (vapor), but also moving on, above, and in the Earth. This process is always happening everywhere.

Games and Posters

Videos

  • Groundwater Modules
  • Physical Model Videos Physical Model Videos

    Hydrogeologists develop physical models to better understand how aquifers work. In these videos, you will learn how groundwater moves through an aquifer by following the dye trace through the model. You will learn the basics of porosity, permeability, recharge, discharge, unconfined and confined aquifers, karst aquifers, point source pollution and nonpoint source pollution.

Web Quests

A web quest is an inquiry-oriented activity that includes resources that are found using the internet.  TWDB has created the following web quests based on internet resources available from our agency. 

  • Are you interested in knowing the source of your water?  Would you like to know the projected water demand and needs for your region?  Would you like to know what strategies are being proposed to meet future water resource needs for your region?  If the answer is yes, link to the Know Your Texas Water Web Quest to investigate the state water plan.
  • Rainwater Harvesting has provided people around the world with water supply for centuries.  Are you interested in learning more about how rainwater harvesting is currently being used in Texas.  If so, explore this topic by linking to the Rainwater Harvesting Web Quest based on the publication, The Texas Manual on Rainwater Harvesting.

Texas Water Related Maps

TWDB produces many maps for Texas water resources such as the Major Texas Water Resources, Major Aquifers of Texas, and Major Texas River Basins, link to the TWDB Map Catalog to order or download these maps.

Scientific Data

Are you interested in learning more about the scientific and planning data for Texas surface water, groundwater and water use?  If so, link to the TWDB's Water Data Interactive (WDI) web resource.

Google Earth

Many Texas educators are learning how to bring geographic understanding to their classrooms by incorporating Google Earth exercises into their classroom activities. To explore this mapping tool, you must have install Google Earth on your computer.  The Google Earth web site contain free versions that you can download, as well as, tutorials for how to use this tool.  You may need to check with your IT specialists to obtain permission to download and use this software.  The Google Geo EDU Resources PDF contains useful educational links to learn more about how to use this tool.

A collection of KMZ files and instructions contains educational links to Texas maps of water resources, population, precipitation, and Regional Water Planning Areas.

External Resources on Conservation and Education

EPA WaterSense

EPA WaterSense

Designed to make it easy for Americans to save water and protect the environment by choosing water efficient products and services. Items that meet WaterSense specifications must be independently tested and/or certified, and only then can they carry the WaterSense label.

Alliance for Water Efficiency

Alliance for Water Efficiency

An organization dedicated to the efficient and sustainable use of water. The TWDB is a bronze charter sponsor and an early supporter.

American Water Works Association

American Water Works Association

An organization for the purpose of providing information pertaining to the management of water-works, for the mutual advancement of consumers and water companies, and for the purpose of securing economy and uniformity in the operations of water-works.

Green Plumbers America

An organization that strives to train, equip, and provide an army of knowledgeable green plumbers and contractors across North America, delivering water and energy conservation products and services to consumers and businesses.