Patch: Water Drop Program

AGE LEVEL: Brownies – Seniors.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Make a difference in your communities by becoming watershed and wetlands stewards. Use your skills and knowledge to educate others in your communities about the need to protect the nation's valuable water resources. Explore the natural world to gain an interest in science and math.

SAMPLE ACTIVITIES:

1. Find out what different plants and animals live in your watershed. The Chesapeake Bay, for example, is home to more than 27,000 species of plants and animals. How many kinds of wildlife can you identify? (e.g., crabs, oysters, waterfowl and fish)?
2. Go on a hike with your troop and follow a local creek or stream. Where does the stream ultimately drain? What does it pick up along the way? What happens when it rains? How does the stream change? What insects, birds, plant or aquatic life do you observe? Use a United States Geological Survey (USGS) map or draw your own to illustrate your local watershed. USGS maps can be obtained by calling 1(800)435-7627 (cost $4.00 each). Share with others what you have learned.
3. Create an attractive wall mural about how water is used by coloring posters from the United States Geological Survey (USGS). Put up your mural where others in the community can see it.

FULL PATCH PROGRAM LOCATION: You can find the full patch information at the EPA website.

PURCHASE PATCHES: To Order Water Drop patches (at $1.00 each), please write to:

Membership, Program & Diversity
Water Drop Patch Project
Girl Scouts of the USA
420 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10018-2798

Make sure to include your name, address, the council you belong to, the number of patches you need, and the payment amount enclosed!