District Increases Environmental Awareness Through Local Classroom Funding by Rowland Water District Jan 7, 2025 Member Submitted News ROWLAND HEIGHTS — Rowland Water District (RWD) continues to demonstrate that it is a force for good in the community as its ongoing Splash Cash program awarded more than $13,000 in grants for water education-related programs for the 2024-2025 school year. While teachers have the flexibility to create their curriculum or programs, the overall theme is centered around increasing students’ awareness of the importance of water as a natural resource in Southern California. “The Splash Cash Program continues to be a huge success, and we are excited to witness the creative use of funds by our local teachers and students,” said RWD Marketing & Social Media Coordinator Brittnie Gildea. “This program provides students with opportunities to go on educational field trips and engage them with hands-on curriculum. It’s truly inspiring to see the incredible outcomes that this program offers our community.” The 2024-25 Splash Cash program awarded nine grants submitted from local teachers across five schools in the RWD service area. The winners included: · Ms. Garrett of Rowland Elementary School · Ms. Silvers of Rowland Elementary School · Ms. Minette-Galindo of Northam Elementary School · Ms. Leuthold of Santana High School · Ms. Casas of Telesis Academy · Dr. Navarro of Jellick Elementary School · Ms. Velasco of Jellick Elementary School · Ms. Willie of Jellick Elementary School · Ms. Buck of Jellick Elementary School RWD proudly supports programs that foster water conservation awareness. This year’s Splash Cash grant projects include hands-on learning experiences, educational science camps, and gardening projects, all with the goal of addressing local water challenges and teaching students the importance of being water conservation stewards. While Splash Cash has been a resounding success for local teachers and students, the District offers a variety of educational incentives for K-12 classrooms such as annual poster contests, classroom presentations, scholarships, and free classroom materials for participants of the Mini Solar Board Challenge. All 14 schools in the RWD service area are eligible to participate in these educational programs. Learn more at rwd.org. ### About Rowland Water District Rowland Water District was formed 70 years ago to provide water service to 200 ranchers and farmers in a rural, agricultural community. Over the years, the District has evolved to meet the changing needs of a dynamic and rapidly growing customer base. Rowland Water currently delivers 14 million gallons of safe drinking water to about 55,000 people every day. The District maintains 150 miles of potable water pipeline and 25 miles of recycled water pipeline to serve 13,800 customer connections across 17.2 square miles in southeast Los Angeles County, including portions of Rowland Heights, Hacienda Heights, La Puente, and the cities of Industry and West Covina.
