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标题：Water Conservation Education in Elementary Schools: The Case of the Nenetzingo River Catchment, Mexico
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作者：Guadalupe Yolanda Valenzuela-Morales ; Marivel Hernández-Téllez ; María de Lourdes Ruiz-Gómez 等
期刊名称：Sustainability
印刷版ISSN：2071-1050
出版年度：2022
卷号：14
期号：4
页码：2402
DOI：10.3390/su14042402
语种：English
出版社：MDPI, Open Access Journal
摘要：Water is one of the primary resources for humans; however, clean water available for consumption is a constant problem worldwide. Nonetheless, environmental education is fundamental to promote social consciousness and orientate people to improve water management, and children are the main target as they are prone to adopt long-lasting habits. Therefore, this study aimed to implement an environmental education program on water conservation in 10-year-old students from two rural communities within the Nenetzingo River catchment in Mexico. The study was a three-step methodology that included diagnostics, education, and evaluation. It was found that the students that participated in the educational program enriched their knowledge, attitudes, and perception towards water. Therefore, implementing environmental education programs in young students can improve water use and conservation in Mexico. Additionally, the design used in this research allows identifying the target groups for immediate intervention.