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One objective of the education outreach component of Arizona State University's Decision Center for a Desert City (DCDC) is to determine the role DCDC can play in enhancing the Water Education programs already serving the Greater Phoenix Area. To determine that role, in spring 2005 we developed a Water Education Provider Survey to identify water education providers and to determine audiences, content, goals, and communication tools used by these local organizations. (See below)

We identified water education providers from a variety of organizations including: cities/municipalities, non-profit organizations, museums, government agencies, and private industries. Seventy-seven surveys were sent to these different organizations with a response rate of 28.6% for individuals and 41.7% for organizations. From the respondents, seven WEPs were asked to participate in face-to-face interviews. An analysis of the survey results suggested that DCDC could provide assistance with information on the topics of climate change, drought and urban water issues.

As DCDC research primarily focuses on the relationships between climatic conditions and water decision-making, information sharing on these important topics could be valuable to the local water education providers.

The 2005 Decision Center for a Desert City Water Education Provider Survey Summary and survey are available below.

Thank you to all those that participated in the Survey!

• Water Education Provider Summary (3K PDF document)
• Water Education Provider Survey (58K PDF document)