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New York City Department of Environmental Protection

NYC DEP — Resources for Educators

NYC DEP's K-8 curriculum guide tells the city's full water story, from drinking water through wastewater, stormwater, and harbor water, and pairs it with Trout in the Classroom coordination across the Catskill, Delaware, and Croton watersheds. The department also offers educator grants and field programs tied to New York City's reservoir system.

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What you will find there

  • A K-8 STEM curriculum guide covering drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, and harbor water
  • Trout in the Classroom coordination, including permits and lesson plans
  • Educator grant and funding opportunities
  • Field programs in the Catskill, Delaware, and Croton watersheds

Our take

The guide's narrative connecting reservoir, tap, and harbor offers a ready template for teaching any city's water infrastructure. Confirm current lesson-guide download links and any grant deadlines before relying on this listing.

Pairs well with our materials