Funding from these sources was utilized to purchase water testing equipment and educational aids to launch the project. There are three components to the project, which interact to form a complete program. In the first component, youth adopted a part of the Green River Watershed located in Adair County. Russell Creek was one of the waterways chosen. This particular creek runs through most of the county and is part of the water supply for the county.
Youth monitor the quality of the water through chemical testing and biological monitoring.
The second component of the project utilizes EnviroScape models to teach youth and adults about water pollution and how it moves through the environment. The third component engages the youth in teaching the community about the project and what they have learned. All three components involve youth, educators, and volunteers. Currently, there are over 200 youth and volunteers involved in the project, which is ongoing. The theme for this year's observance was springs, so the event was held at McConnell Springs Park in Lexington.