Pipes, Planning, Politics and People Field Investigations
This Field Investigation focuses on educating students on the interrelationship between a business, the water it needs to operate, and how much it costs to maintain that supply. This trip last from 8:45 a.m. - 5:15 p.m.
Tentative Schedule
8:45 a.m.
Students meet at SAWS Central Office-Customer Service Center
9:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Issue One: Is There Enough? - Water Resources 101 (SAWS)
Location: San Antonio Water System Central Office
— 50 Year Water Plan
— Water Resources Projects
9:30 a.m.
Buses depart
9:45 - 10:45 a.m.
Issue Two: For A Growing City- A Message from City Hall
Location: City Hall
—
The Growth of Our City
— Issues Facing San Antonio
— Why Water is So Important
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Issue Three: Saving Water- Water Conservation 101
Location: San Antonio Botanical Garden
— Water Conservation as a Water Resource
— The Status of Water Conservation in San Antonio
— Xeriscaping: Creating a Low Water Use Landscape
12:30 - 1:00 p.m.
Lunch (Botanical Garden)
1:45 - 4:30 p.m.
Case Study: The Business of Water
Location: Sea World San Antonio
— Behind the Scenes Tour
— Water Quality
— Saltwater Production
— Habitat Design
