Produced by the Surfrider Foundation

www.surfrider.org  1-800-743-SURF

15 minutes (approximately)

Grade level: 5th - 9th Grade

Set to reggae music along sunny California beaches with surfacers and skateboarders, the video explains the concept of life in the watershed. The video shows examples of how life in the watershed is changing and how those changes impact ground water, storm water, and recreation.

Video Highlights:

1.  Water

• uses and human needs for water
• sources of water pollution and runoff

2.  Watersheds

• explanation of a watershed and the role people play
• simulation of the water cycle
• storm drains and storm water
• recreation and activities

3.  Beaches

• beneficial uses for people and animals
• impacts of dams on beaches
• erosion

4.  Personal Involvement

• 10 habits for the Ocean Warrior: ways students can protect the environment

If you would like to use this video in your classroom, contact Elizabeth Cody, Ground Water Program Coordinator, Boise Public Works Department, at (208) 384-3982.