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Reclamation to host 8th annual ”Get W.E.T.” event at Folsom Dam’s American River Water Education Center

Posted by: Maven on May 11, 2009 at 6:25 am

From the Bureau of Reclamation:

The Bureau of Reclamation’s Central California Area Office will host the 8th Annual “Get W.E.T.” (Water Education Today) event on Saturday, May 16, 2009, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the American River Water Education Center (ARWEC) located at Folsom Dam. The “Get W.E.T.” event is sponsored by numerous Federal, State, and local government agencies; water districts; and various water-related and non-profit organizations. Hundreds of visitors are expected.

“Get W.E.T.” is a free, fun, family-oriented event that includes interactive educational displays designed to encourage water appreciation and conservation and demonstrate the dynamics of the American River. It also encourages responsible water use and inspires an appreciation of water as a vital natural resource. Families can enjoy a variety of games and activities that illustrate a number of ways to easily save water at home. Participants who visit all of the booths and get their “passport” stamped will be awarded a special prize. Garden tours, hydro-rockets, magic shows, music, and more will be available for visitors to enjoy during their “Get W.E.T.” visit. Other water awareness activities available include: the bubble booth, water safety obstacle course, solar and robotics demonstrations, water tasting test and purification demonstrations, and Water Whiz Quizzes. Food and drinks will be available for purchase at the event.

There is direct access to ARWEC from the American River Bike Trail.

Directions to ARWEC from Interstate 80: From Sacramento, take I-80 east toward Reno; exit onto Madison Avenue, East; after several miles, Madison turns into Greenback Lane; turn left onto Folsom-Auburn Road; pass through Folsom Lake Crossing intersection and turn right at the next light.

Directions to ARWEC from Highway 50: From Sacramento, take 50 East toward Lake Tahoe; exit at Folsom and turn left onto Folsom Boulevard; after crossing the bridge over Lake Natoma, Folsom Boulevard turns into Folsom-Auburn Road, pass through Folsom Lake Crossing intersection and turn right at the next light.

May 11, 2009 · Filed Under Events

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