Girl Scouts & WWMD
In 2006, the Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) developed a partnership with World Water Monitoring Day (WWMD).
Through the WWMD program, Girl Scouts learn about the quality of their local waters by testing for dissolved oxygen, pH, temperature and turbidity (or clarity). These parameters represent basic elements that help determine water quality.
Girl Scouts then submit their data into the worldwide database, where it is included in the annual WWMD report produced at the end of monitoring activities performed each year.
In 2009, Girl Scouts participated from 32 U.S. states and the District of Columbia. Records show that 248 sites were monitored and nearly 2,200 Girl Scouts participated.
Earn Patch Credit!
Participation in the WWMD program can help Girl Scouts earn credit toward the Get With the Land or Water Drop patches.
Get Connected to Local Resources
In addition, this partnership can link Girl Scouts to other resources that can provide increased opportunity to learn about careers in water quality and to tour wastewater treatment plants for free. Contact wwmd@wef.org for more information.