BOWLING GREEN, Ohio - The Northwestern Water and Sewer District (The District) recently awarded grant funding to Perrysburg Schools to support educational programs focused on water resources. The Water And Environment Teacher Education Resources (WATER) grants give back to local schools by providing direct financial support to teachers demonstrating a commitment to nurturing the next generation of environmental stewards.
In 2025, The District will provide $8,150 to seven local school districts (Eastwood, Elmwood, Lake, Northwood, Perrysburg, Otsego, and Rossford) demonstrating a commitment to area environmental educators and the students they teach. 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 Brooke Stroble, a STEM teacher at Woodland Elementary. She will use the funds to support an introduction to hydrology project which will feature activities including filtration, water pipelines, and water towers.
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.