Water Drop Patch
For Brownie and Junior Girl Scouts and Girl Scouts 11-17

The popular Water Drop Patch Project, co-produced by Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has been given a face-lift!

The Water Drop Patch Project inspires Girl Scouts to learn about water quality and to take action in their communities to protect and restore local water resources.

The manual is designed for adult's use with Girl Scout Brownies through Ambassadors (grades 2-12) and is divided into grade-level, age-appropriate activities aligned to the new Girl Scout Leadership Experience. Updated information and new and expanded girl-lead, learning by doing and cooperative learning activities help Girl Scouts:

• Discover water-related environmental issues and explore their own beliefs and values
• Connect with one another to educate their communities about the need to protect the Earth's valuable water resources
• Take Action by making positive impact such as changing household practices that contribute to pollution, conducting streamwalks and clean ups, testing water quality, building rain gardens and creating outreach videos.

To obtain more information about the Water Drop Patch Project and download the manual visit www.epa.gov/adopt/patch/. Free hard copies of the manual can be ordered by calling the National Service Center for Environmental Protection at 1-800-490-9198 or emailing: nscep@bps-lmit.com.

Ask for EPA document #EPA 840-B-07-001. Patches can be ordered from the GSUSA online store or at Girl Scout council shops.

Troop leaders should consult with Safety-Wise before conducting any of these activities. Any projects in or near the water may pose serious safety hazards. Check with your council to see if permission is required for any of the field activities.

Note: Participation patches must be worn on the back of the uniform only.

Girl Scout badges, patches, awards, and other insignia that are earned for the accomplishment of skill-building activities or any set requirements should be presented, worn, or displayed only after Girl Scouts have completed the requirements outlined in the appropriate program materials.

All insignia are owned by Girl Scouts of the United States of America and are protected by law for use by GSUSA. None of the insignia may be copied, duplicated, or reproduced without prior express written authorization from Girl Scouts of the USA. All rights reserved.