In an effort to heighten student awareness about the water pollution control efforts in Rhode Island and to respond to budgetary constraints of area schools for field trips, the NBC has developed a scholarship program for the schools throughout its service area that are interested in touring one of our two facilities. Once the students arrive at the facility, they will receive a 45-minute tour and presentation. As an environmental leader in Rhode Island, the NBC realizes the importance of educating our youth about wastewater treatment and water quality issues. We believe that this program will be a tremendous benefit to you and your students and encourage you to take advantage of this educational opportunity. If you are interested, please contact the Public Affairs Office for an application.
Funds are limited and are on a first come first serve basis, so please act quickly.
Speakers Bureau Presentations ranging from wastewater treatment to environmental careers to pollution prevention are available. The NBC employs a host of environmental professionals that are available to speak to students, business groups, etc. The speakers can provide slide or video presentations and educational materials appropriate to the audience. The documentary archives the environmental and public health challenges of the last century, including the mounting waste from the industrial revolution and population growth in the urban cities that was having a devastating impact on the state of Rhode Island. Thousands of people in the NBC district flush their toilets and run their faucets everyday without ever thinking about what happens once the water goes down the drain.