The Northwestern Water and Sewer District (The District) recently awarded grant funding to Eastwood High School 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 $500 WATER grant to high school teacher Keith Madaras. The grant will be used to replace aging water testing equipment and supplies. This upgraded equipment will benefit students enrolled in an environmental science course in the College Credit Plus program.
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 bridges scientific knowledge with environmental understanding.