Encinitas, CA…..To keep a constant high level of awareness on water resource issues the San Dieguito Water District, in conjunction with the Encinitas Branch Library and the Encinitas Environmental Commission will be hosting Water Awareness Week activities March 18-24 at the Encinitas Library.
There will be activities for children and adults. Children’s activities include water-themed story times, craft activities and a visit from the “Splash Science Mobile Lab”, featuring a storm drain model, microscope station and hands-on GIS computer station. Adult events include a coordinated film and forum discussion on where our water comes from, threats to the water system from droughts and climate change, and decisions to be made regarding future supply. Event schedule:
March 18, 10:00 am Toddler Storytime / 11:00 am Preschool Storytime
March 23, 2:00-4:00 pm: Fishy Friends Craft Time & “Splash Science Mobile Lab
March 24, 5:30-6:45 pm:  Documentary Film Screening: “Water on the Edge”
March 24, 7:00-8:30 pm:  Community Forum: “Uncertain Waters-Navigating California’s Critical Water Priorities”
March 26, 9:30 am- 1:30 pm:Â Water Conservation Discussion & Expo
- Speakers will talk about their experiences as homeowners in changing out their landscape to native and drought tolerant, including edibles. Vendors will be on hand to answer questions about gardening, design, plants and irrigation.
To attend either the movie, forum discussion, or the water conservation discussion and expo, please  RSVP to GreenCommunity@cityofencinitas.org, or call Felice at (760) 633-2676.
Detailed activity information is available at www.cityofencinitas.org under City News & Events.
