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YACYouth 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:

Both public and private high school students participate in the program. Students meet approximately twice each month and have some assignments between meetings.

For questions about the council, call Catherine Muir at (702) 822-7744 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.

Watch the Video

YAC in Action
The "Yaccies" of the Youth Advisory Council learn essential leadership skills while bringing their own diverse talents to the table to tackle issues of sustainability and environmentalism.

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