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- Title
One World One Water Center for Urban Water Education and Stewardship.
- Authors
Haynes, Sandra; Cech, Thomas V.
- Abstract
The One World One Water Center for Urban Water Education and Stewardship (O'WOW Center) at Metropolitan State University of Denver is an innovative program designed to educate students and others about the important role of water in Colorado's economy and environment. The Center was created in 2011 with a $1 million donation to develop 'urban water stewards' from diverse backgrounds and a wide range of disciplines. Students who study hydrology, history, politics, biology, water law, psychology, theater, art, geography, environmental science, chemistry, conflict resolution and negotiation, and other disciplines will be guided toward internships, careers, and volunteer opportunities to help shape new solutions for local and statewide water issues. To date, approximately 6,000 people have been directly reached by the O'WOW Center during the first four years of operation with potentially thousands of others reached indirectly. Outreach activities have included water festivals, water summits, author talks, seminars, media events and field trips. This paper illustrates the need for the O'WOW Center and presents information regarding MSU Denver, the Pilot Project and how the Center was created. The new Water Studies minor and Water Studies Certificate, fundraising and other current projects of O'WOW are described. Finally, the paper explores successes and challenges experienced by the faculty and staff of the O'WOW Center.
- Subjects
MUNICIPAL water supply; METROPOLITAN State University of Denver
- Publication
Journal of Contemporary Water Research & Education, 2015, Vol 156, Issue 1, p37
- ISSN
1936-7031
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1111/j.1936-704X.2015.03202.x