 Youth
Advisory Council
The Youth Advisory Council (YAC) is made up of local
high school students who have been appointed by their principals based on
academic and leadership skills as well as an interest in environmental issues.
The council provides a forum for local youth to research
water-related issues and to suggest fresh ideas to the Water Authority
Board of Directors for consideration. Once suggestions are approved by
the board, students plan and implement various water-related community
projects.
During their one-year tenure on the council, students
receive a condensed education on Southern Nevada water issues, including:
- A 20-hour overview of water conservation, water
resources and water quality issues
- Water history for Southern Nevada and the Las Vegas
Wash
- Tours of key sites such as:
Both public and private high school students participate
in the program. Students meet approximately twice each month and have
some assignments between meetings.
Students also are encouraged to use the Forum and Message Board to exchange ideas and information related to planning, policy development, environmental issues, water conservation and education with fellow students, parents or teachers.
For questions about the council, call Catherine Muir at (702)
258-3254 or have students fill out the interest
form.
Go to the Youth
Advisory Council section in grades 6-12 for details about past councils
and their recommendations.
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