Youth Extension places an emphasis on youth programming. Several extension youth programs target natural resource education. In many cases, these programs deal with water quality issues. Extension also works with teachers on natural resource educational efforts. Over 430 employee days were spent in 1990 on natural resource programming for Idaho youth.
Projects range from laundry detergent recommendations to the safe disposal of household chemicals.
In addition, information on water treatment, local sources of water and factors affecting water quality are regularly provided. Extension provides information and materials that relate proper storage, handling and application techniques of household chemicals. Extension also provides information on lawn and garden chemicals. In 1990, the University of Idaho Cooperative Extension System spent 465 employee days providing education on using household, lawn and garden chemicals. Cooperation with Other Agencies Extension shares its water quality expertise with other federal, state and local agencies operating in Idaho.