4-H Water Ambassador Program accepting applications
Water Ambassadors touring the Leach Teaching Gardens at Texas A&M University during the 2025 4-H2O Leadership Academy. Texas 4-H Water Ambassadors photo
The Texas 4-H Water Ambassadors Program, aimed at educating young Texans about water collection, conveyance, treatment, conservation, and management, is accepting applications for its 10th cohort through April 15.
The Water Ambassador Program shuttles high school students around Texas to learn from industry professionals and educators about water-related subjects like aquifers, groundwater, and drinking water.
Selected applicants will participate in one of two summertime sessions – June 7-12 or June 14-18 – of the 4-H2O Leadership Academy, beginning in San Marcos and ending in Waco.
Interested applicants must be in high school or entering high school in the following academic year, be 14 years of age or older by Sept. 1, and be a current 4-H member or willing to join a local 4-H club if selected.
Information on important dates and deadlines, as well as expectations for ambassadors are as follows:
Important dates and deadlines
- March 1 – Online applications open
- April 15 – Online applications close
- May 1 – Applicants notified of acceptance status
- June 1 – $300 program participation fee due
- June 7-12 – Session 1 4-H2O Leadership Academy
- June 14-18 – Session 2 4-H2O Leadership Academy
Expectations
- Commit to advancing their water knowledge throughout a 12-month term of service
- Participate in the summer Tier I 4-H2O Leadership Academy
- Commit to a minimum of 40 hours of education and service annually
- Complete all monthly assignments and attend all monthly Zoom seminars.
- Notify and meet with his/her county extension agent regarding the new leadership role
- Report activities regularly and maintain contact with the 4-H2O Program Coordinator
- Pay the $300 program participation fee
The 2025 Water Ambassadors Program included three students, Abigail Clayton, Hunter Holder, and Christopher Clayton, from the Burnet County area. Key stops on the students’ tour of Texas water facilities included the Meadows Center for Water and the Environment, the Texas Water Development Board, and the Hill Country’s own Central Texas Groundwater Conservation District.
Board members of the CTGCD echoed excitement about the upcoming program at their March 18 board meeting, mentioning that they hoped to see more young community members apply for this year’s program.
Visit the Texas 4-H Water Ambassadors Program website for more information.