Applications for the 2020/2021 cohort of 4-H Water Ambassadors is now open.
In just its third year, the program has had substantial
impact, providing leadership opportunities and advanced knowledge on a wide
diversity of Texas water issues! In 2019, the program was named winner of the
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality – Texas Environmental Excellence
Award. With the financial support of many in the Texas water industry, water
ambassadors are learning about the numerous industry careers and leadership
opportunities. Since the program began in 2017, 74 4-H Water Ambassadors have
reported more than 3,000 hours of education/service reaching more than 60,000 youth
and adults with water education. They also provide a valuable resource to you,
and can help with local water programming. Please help spread the word about
this opportunity to eligible youth in your counties.
Selection Criteria:
- Senior
age (14-18) 4-H youth that exhibit a genuine interest in water/natural
resources and a commitment to leadership
- Student
has demonstrated leadership qualities and a willingness to help others
- Student
resides in a county/district currently not represented or
under-represented by existing 4-H Water Ambassadors
- Applicant goes to www.texas4hwaterambassadors.com
to download application instructions
- Student will complete the online application at https://fs4.formsite.com/state4h/water/index.html
- Applications reviewed and up to (30) students are
selected
- County extension agents notified of selected students
in their county
- Applications due May 15, 2020
