If you’ve ever been curious about water in the Coachella Valley and the elaborate process involved in delivering safe and reliable water to homes and businesses – then Water Counts Academy is for you.
In its ninth year, the 2025 academy kicks off on Jan. 28 with free classes through March 1. The deadline to apply is Friday, Jan. 10.
The program is put on by CV Water Counts, a collaboration of six local water agencies including Desert Water Agency.
The five-week comprehensive program is designed to educate community members on local water issues.
Topics to be covered include: water quality and regulations, conservation, water supply, imported water, building and development, water efficiency, sustainability, groundwater, the Salton Sea and drought.
Classes are held once a week on Tuesdays from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at UCR Palm Desert. This year's dates are Jan. 28, Feb. 4, Feb. 11 and Feb. 18. The last class will feature a tour of area water facilities on Saturday, March 1.
Participants who attend all five classes will receive a certificate of completion.
For more information or to apply go to www.cvwatercounts.com/academy.