Upper Water’s October News Splash
Watershed Restoration Program
This month, Upper Water invites the community to volunteer for the Watershed Restoration Program, hosted in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service. Since 1991, this program has played a key role in protecting our local groundwater by maintaining a healthy watershed in the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument. Volunteers of all ages are welcome! Students and youth organizations can earn community service hours while enjoying a morning of tree planting, environmental learning, and outdoor fun.
24-25 “Being Water Wise is…” Art Contest — Artwork by Kindergartener Audrey Portillo
Saturday, October 18ᵗʰ, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. The event will involve planting tree saplings near Crystal Lake campgrounds.
Please note: In the event of cancellation due to weather or other circumstances, updates will be posted on our website and shared with registrants as soon as more information becomes available. Thank you!
For more information, please visit: www.upperwater.org/watershed-restoration-program/ or contact Kat Vazquez at Katherine@usgvmwd.org.
Education Grant Applications Deadline Is Quickly Approaching!!
ATTENTION EDUCATORS !!
Upper Water’s Water Education Grant Program (WEGP) provides funding for K–12 classroom or school projects focused on water and STEM-related subjects. These projects are designed to be interdisciplinary, offering valuable educational opportunities across multiple fields. Teachers or administrators may apply individually or as a group to receive up to $1,000 in grant funding.
The purpose of WEGP is to support projects that deepen students’ understanding of water, science, technology, engineering, and math, and highlight the importance of these topics—especially the role of water in Southern California.
All applications will be reviewed and selected projects will require final documentation. The first round of WEGP applications for the 2025/26 school year is due Friday, October 31, 2025.
To learn more and apply, visit: www.upperwater.org/water-education-grant-program/
Water Professionals Appreciation Week
