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Welcome to the Youth Water Scholars Center!
The City of Phoenix Water Services Department knows that creating a PHX Water Smart community starts with its youth!
Phoenix's Youth Water Scholars Center is a hub for water conservation resources, all of which can help students think critically about water resources and using water more efficiently in a desert city. Explore the pages below to find resources and events for the youth in your life.
For other questions, please email us at conservation@phoenix.gov.
Now in the Spotlight: The Water Smart Teaching Program!
Water Smart Teaching is a fun and interactive program for high school teachers to learn about water conservation in Phoenix! You'll get easy-to-use lessons and activities to teach your students how to save water and protect our environment.
Learn more on the Water Smart Teaching page here.
In June 2025, Phoenix teachers joined us at 4 workshops, each with new topics, delicious food, and practical ideas for teaching. Join us next summer to learn about water conservation education, get CEUs and even be entered into a drawing for a water treatment plant tour for your class! Stay tuned for our next round of teacher workshops in 2026, but for now, click the button below to join our ongoing cohort of teachers!
Water Scholar Center Resources and Links
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Mayor's Save Water Pledge for Youth
Join the Phoenix Mayor's Youth Save Water Pledge to conserve water and protect our future. Empowered young leaders can make a difference today.
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School Programs and Lesson Plans
Engage youth with fun water conservation activities and lesson plans to inspire environmental stewardship and sustainable practices.
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PHX Water Smart Teaching
Join our educator engagement workshops to enhance water conservation education.
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Order Free Literature and Classroom Materials
Use this library to find resources to save water and be smart about water supply and conservation in Phoenix.
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Education Resource Hub
This hub helps educators find resources needed to teach water conservation in and out of the classroom!