Learn from the experts! The M.U.D. Employee Speakers Bureau offers entertaining and informative programs on natural gas and water issues.
Videos, traveling demonstrations and water plant tours illustrate the importance of natural gas and water and the safe use of these resources. All programs are presented at no charge.
Natural Gas Programs
Sniffasaurus or "Sniffy," our lovable dinosaur (live character) delights children wherever he goes while teaching the importance of natural gas safety. Perfect for fairs, exhibitions, class visits. (K-5th grade; visits to preschools and day care centers are not available.)
Gus and Natalie Explore the World of Natural Gas (video).This cartoon tells about the many uses of natural gas, where it comes from, how it gets to your home, and gives safety tips all children should know. (9 minutes: K-5th grade)
Wise Use of Resources: Everyone's Concern (slide show or video) Helpful tips to save energy, winterize your home and use water wisely. Learn how to save money while protecting valuable resources. (20 minutes: 7th grade-adult)
Your Safety is Our Concern (video, DVD) Tells what you need to know about natural gas safety, reporting emergencies, etc. (9 minutes: 7th grade-adult)
Your Silent Partner (demonstration) Reviews the basics of natural gas: where it comes from, how it works and how it serves the public. (25 minutes: 7th grade-adult)
Safeguarding Your Home Against Carbon Monoxide: The Power of Prevention (video) Reviews safeguards to keep your home CO-free (17 minutes: adult)
Natural Gas Videos
A History of Innovations: The Natural Gas Industry -- Highlights the history of the natural gas industry from the discovery of natural gas in the U.S. to its development as the fuel of the future. (15 minutes: 6th grade-adult)
The Wonder of Natural Gas -- Features a modern-day "Mr. Wizard" who teaches his class about the amazing properties of natural gas. (15 minutes: 6th grade-adult)
The Road to Clean Air --Tells about compressed natural gas (CNG) and how it is used as an alternate fuel for vehicles. (12 minutes: 6th grade-adult)
Water Programs
Trip Behind Your Water Faucet (slide show or video, demonstration) Shows how M.U.D. "manufactures" billions of gallons of water every year. (45 minutes: 1st grade-adult)
Water Follies (video) Teaches the basics of water and why smart kinds care for this important resource. Great when combined with "A Trip Behind Your Water Faucet." (7 minutes: K-6th grade)
We Treat Water Right: The Basics of Water Quality (video and presentation) Presents the basics of water treatment, quality control, water resources, source protection and government regulation. (12 minutes: high school-adult)
Make Every Drop Count (slide show or video) Advises when to water your lawn; what plants require low water intake and minimum maintenance (20 minutes: 6th grade-adult)
Consumer's Guide to Water Conservation (video and presentation) Presents wise water use tips for indoors and outdoors. (20 minutes: high school-adult)
Water plant tours -- School groups may tour the Florence Water Treatment Plant between May 1-September 15. With advance reservations for groups of 10 to 80 on weekdays between 9 a.m. and 2:45 p.m (1 hour)
Water Videos
Adventures of Ethel Mermaid and Tad Pole -- A five-part live-action video series which teaches children the wonders of water and the importance of protecting this valuable resource. Subjects include: The Hydrologic Cycle; From Source to Tap; Water Treatment; Source Protection; and Fun Water Facts. (each video, approximately 9 minutes: 1st-6th grade)
Always Pure, Never Runs Dry -- Demonstrates what it takes to provide safe, reliable drinking water at a reasonable price. (15 minutes: 6th grade-adult)
Careers in Drinking Water -- Covers seven occupations including engineer, chemist, plant and distribution system operators. (10 minutes: 6th grade-adult)
Earth Cafe: Drinking Water Treatment and Conservation -- Fact-filled information about xeriscape, conservation, wetlands and source protection. (24 minutes: 6th-10th grade)
Earth Cafe: Source Water Protection -- Fact-filled information about wetlands and source protection. (24 minutes: 6th-10th grade)
Inside the Weather -- See how water, air and heat from the sun create weather, why we have different seasons and the five layers of the earth's atmosphere. Learn fascinating facts about hurricanes and tornados, droughts and floods, and the hottest, coldest, wettest and driest places on earth. (15 minutes: 4th-8th grade)
It Is Safe to Drink: The Good News About Drinking Water -- Tells how your water becomes safe to drink. (28 minutes: 6th grade-adult)
Top Consumer Questions About Cryptosporidium -- This video explains what this waterborne parasite is and how water utilities remove or kill it. It will answer questions about bottled water, home filtration devices and at-risk people. (11 minutes: high school-adult)
Top Consumer Questions About Drinking Water -- Improve your knowledge of drinking water with information, humor and compelling statistics (11 minutes: 6th grade-adult)
What Do You Know About H2O? -- Highlights the importance of using water wisely year round. (21 minutes: 6th grade-adult)
Whaddaya Know About H2O? -- Educates children about water conservation, its characteristics, and its role in society through 30 self-contained, one-minute segments. Includes compelling visuals, real-world examples and fun facts-perfect for the classroom. (DVD and teacher's guide; 30 minutes; 3rd to 8th grade)
Your Own Backyard -- A Xeriscape Primer -- Learn how to design an attractive water conserving landscape in your yard to reduce outdoor water use by 30-80 percent (53 minutes: adult)
To borrow a video or schedule one of the programs, please call 504.7119 or e-mail our speakers bureau and include the following in your note:
- Your name
- Organization/School
- Address
- Day phone
- Evening phone
- The best time to call
- e-mail address
- Video or program requested
Please make reservations at least two weeks in advance.
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