Water: Assessing The Everyday Risks - Just use Good Sense!
(WATER JUGS)

Program Description:

A multi-visual, "edutainment" approach is used to meet diverse learning style preferences of the targeted audience. The program provides just the facts information; it also relies on the adage that a picture is worth a thousand words. Included in the program is a mixture of printed and interactive computer learning opportunities for people to assess risks to their water supply.

Target Audience:

The primary audience is rural, urban and suburban individuals with low literacy skills.

Goals and Objectives:

The ultimate goal is to empower adults with low literacy skills to become proactive at preserving or improving their water quality in order to reduce health risks.

Contact:

Robert Williamson, PhD, Natural Resources Specialist
Ellen Smoak, PhD, Textiles and Apparel Specialist

Cooperative Extension Program
North Carolina A&T State University
P.O. Box 21928
Greensboro , NC 27420
Phone (336) 334-7956

Email:
robertw@ncat.edu
smoak@ncat.edu