From NORTHWESTERN WATER AND SEWER DISTICT
The Northwestern Water and Sewer District recently awarded grant funding to Bowling Green Christian Academy to support educational programs focused on water resources. The Water and Environment Teacher Education Resources (WATER) grants give back to local schools by providing financial support to teachers demonstrating a commitment to nurturing the next generation of environmental stewards.
In 2026, the district will provide $9,150 to five local school districts – Bowling Green Christian Academy, Eastwood, Elmwood, Otsego, and Rossford. The WATER grant program enables teachers to:
- Develop hands-on water quality research projects
- Purchase critical scientific equipment
- Create immersive learning experiences
- Encourage student engagement with water-related environmental sciences
As part of this initiative, the district presented a $620 WATER grant to high school educator Kathryn Richards. The grant will be used to purchase materials for hands-on projects involving water filtration, microorganisms, and chemistry.
Launched in 2014, the WATER grant program reflects the district’s mission of responsible environmental stewardship and responsive public service. By investing directly in classroom resources, the program aims to bridge scientific knowledge with environmental understanding.
