Dive into Project WET’s newest K-12 guide, containing hands-on lessons linking sustainability to water management issues while meeting Environmental Education Certification (EEC) Strand 2 requirements. People and Water, explores water management issues through the lens of sustainability. It is especially relevant in the context of real-world challenges like the Flint Water Crisis. Designed for K-12 education, the guide features over 20 engaging lessons that combine scientifically accurate content and hands-on learning experiences. These activities are designed to help students better understand water-related concepts and foster a deeper appreciation for our planet’s most vital resource. Please reach out to conference@maeoe.com with any questions or accessibility requests. Location: UM-Flint Riverfront Conference Center at 1 Riverfront Plaza, Flint, MI 48502 Time: Friday, October 2 from 8:30a.m. to 11:30a.m. Arrival: This workshop takes place at the main conference venue. Session Outcomes: 1. Explore Project WET’s newest guide using hands-on learning and engagement while understanding how it approaches water management through a sustainability lens. 2. Meet a requirement of the EEC Strand 2 through participation in a full Project WET workshop. About the Presenters: Christina Catanese, Education Specialist, Grand Valley State University Annis Water Resources Institute - Christina (BA, MS) is the Education Specialist at the Annis Water Resources Institute, Grand Valley State University. She leads aquatic science outreach programs and hands-on cruises on Lake Michigan, and is the state coordinator for Michigan Project WET (Water Education Today). Eileen Boekestein, Environmental Education Manager, Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy - Eileen manages EGLE’s Environmental Education Unit, where her work focuses on fostering environmental literacy in the people of Michigan for the protection of the state’s environment and public health.