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Water Conservation Education in Elementary Schools: The Case of the Nenetzingo River Catchment, Mexico

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  • Guadalupe Yolanda Valenzuela-Morales

    (Instituto Interamericano de Tecnología y Ciencias del Agua (IITCA), Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México, Toluca 50000, Mexico)

  • Marivel Hernández-Téllez

    (Instituto Interamericano de Tecnología y Ciencias del Agua (IITCA), Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México, Toluca 50000, Mexico)

  • María de Lourdes Ruiz-Gómez

    (Laboratorio de Ecología y Conducta, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México, Toluca 50000, Mexico)

  • Miguel Angel Gómez-Albores

    (Instituto Interamericano de Tecnología y Ciencias del Agua (IITCA), Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México, Toluca 50000, Mexico)

  • Ricardo Arévalo-Mejía

    (Instituto Interamericano de Tecnología y Ciencias del Agua (IITCA), Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México, Toluca 50000, Mexico)

  • Carlos Alberto Mastachi-Loza

    (Instituto Interamericano de Tecnología y Ciencias del Agua (IITCA), Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México, Toluca 50000, Mexico)

Abstract

Water is one of the primary resources for humans; however, clean water available for consumption is a constant problem worldwide. Nonetheless, environmental education is fundamental to promote social consciousness and orientate people to improve water management, and children are the main target as they are prone to adopt long-lasting habits. Therefore, this study aimed to implement an environmental education program on water conservation in 10-year-old students from two rural communities within the Nenetzingo River catchment in Mexico. The study was a three-step methodology that included diagnostics, education, and evaluation. It was found that the students that participated in the educational program enriched their knowledge, attitudes, and perception towards water. Therefore, implementing environmental education programs in young students can improve water use and conservation in Mexico. Additionally, the design used in this research allows identifying the target groups for immediate intervention.

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  • Guadalupe Yolanda Valenzuela-Morales & Marivel Hernández-Téllez & María de Lourdes Ruiz-Gómez & Miguel Angel Gómez-Albores & Ricardo Arévalo-Mejía & Carlos Alberto Mastachi-Loza, 2022. "Water Conservation Education in Elementary Schools: The Case of the Nenetzingo River Catchment, Mexico," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 14(4), pages 1-11, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:14:y:2022:i:4:p:2402-:d:753658
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    2. Manzano-Solís, Luis Ricardo & Díaz-Delgado, Carlos & Gómez-Albores, Miguel Angel & Mastachi-Loza, Carlos Alberto & Soares, Denise, 2019. "Use of structural systems analysis for the integrated water resources management in the Nenetzingo river watershed, Mexico," Land Use Policy, Elsevier, vol. 87(C).
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