Public Outreach Committee

the Coconino Plateau Watershed Partnership (CPWP) Public Outreach Committee (POC) consists of volunteers that meet monthly either virtually or in person prior to the CPWP meetings. The POC initiates represents the CPWP at water related events. 

Examples of projects include administration of the 4th Grade Water Ethics Art and Essay Contest, participation in “Parched – The Art of Water in the Southwest,” Earth Day, and the Flagstaff Science Festival.

Emily Melhorn

Emily Melhorn

Chair

 MAY 2023: 4th Grade Water Ethics Contest Winners Announced!

The Public Outreach Committee is pleased to announce the winners of the 4th Grade Water Ethics Contest for 2023.

Artwork:

1st Place – Audrey Saganitso, Kinsey School
2nd Place – Yareli Martinez, Grand Canyon
3rd Place – Da’Mare Tsosie. Kinsey School

Essay:

1st Place – Quinn Wagemaker, Mountain School
2nd Place – Taylor Pahl, Seachrist School
3rd Place – Reese Wolford, Seachrist School

Special thanks goes to teachers Matt Cheatham, Ms. Harmon, Melissa Bond and David Painter.

 MAY 2022: 4th Grade Water Ethics Contest Winners Announced!

The Public Outreach Committee is pleased to announce the winners of the 4th Grade Water Ethics Contest for 2022.

Artwork:

1st Place – Nadeesha Vazquez, Grand Canyon School
2nd Place – Bennett Worthington, Sechrist School
3rd Place – C.J. Johns, Tatiana Smith and Jeremiah Begay, Kinsey School

Essay:

1st Place – Ella Aspaas, Grand Canyon School
2nd Pleac – Roslynn Snider, Grand Canyon School
3rd Place – Kingston Kies, Aiden Morgese and Dineh Lee, Kinsey School

Special thanks goes to teachers Carolyn Harmon, Brianna Valenti, David Painter and Travid Doerfler.