Brightwater Education

A clean water learning space

The Brightwater Center was designed with learning in mind. It aims to educate people of all ages about impacts individuals have on water resources and the environment.

• School programs. Brightwater has partnered with the non-profit organization, IslandWood, to offer programs for local schools. IslandWood is a local organization that provides exceptional learning experiences to inspire lifelong environmental and community stewardship. All school field trip programs are free and include hands-on activities and/or field investigations.
  • Elementary and Middle School Day Programs (grades 3-8)
  • High School Treatment Plant Tour Program (grades 9-12)
• Treatment plant tours. Tours encourage visitors to think about responsible water use, the products they use and how everyday choices can help protect Puget Sound. Tours are available for community groups, scout groups, home school groups, university students, professional groups, and international visitors. For details and registration, go to Tour the Treatment Plant.


Download Summer Camps flier (PDF).

• Summer programs. Brightwater has partnered with the local non-profit organization, IslandWood, to offer summer day camp programs. IslandWood has been providing summer camps at their home campus on Bainbridge Island for over 10 years and is now offering IslandWood Summer Camps at Brightwater Center.
  • Summer 2013 Day Camp Schedule  
    • Week 1: July 8-12
    • Week 2: July 15-19
    • Week 3: July 22-26
    • Week 4: July 29-Aug 2
• Educational resources. Resources are available to teach and learn about water resources and the environment.  Curriculum, videos and online activities are accessible as Educational Resources.
• Wheels to Water program. Check out the King County Wheels to Water Program, which provides metro bus transportation to qualifying schools in need.

Students exploring at Brightwater EECC.

Tours encourage visitors to think about water use

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