Offered through the City of Hays Water Resources Department and K-State Extension, the 4-H Water Ambassador program is open to teens ages 13 and older in the Cottonwood Extension District, which includes Barton and Ellis counties. Selection starts with two training sessions. After training, participating teens will return to their communities and lead other young people in water educational activities through events scheduled throughout the year.
Applicants can find program materials on the Cottonwood Extension District website or request an application from 4-H Agents Ben Sims and JoAnn Gaunt or from City of Hays Water Conservation Specialist Holly Dickman. Applications and a letter of recommendation are due Oct. 1 to either of the Cottonwood Extension District offices, and interviews will be held in November via Zoom.
To learn more, contact K-State Research and Extension – Cottonwood Extension District by phone at 620-793-1910 or email Ben Sims at benjam63@ksu.edu, and visit the Great Bend office at 3007 10th St.