City of Ontario (Ontario Museum of History and Art)

The Ontario Museum of History and Art will develop a permanent exhibit and related programs devoted to an examination of the history, present, and future of water conservation in Ontario, California, and the surrounding region. The project will reflect current best practices and knowledge through partnerships with water agencies, school districts, libraries, and area colleges to provide a cohesive approach to water education and community engagement. The exhibit design will focus on dynamic and interactive qualities and will showcase student projects that explore water conservation. An online component will include teacher resources and lesson plans tied to Common Core and state standards. The museum will also develop mobile apps for visitors to use both on and offsite to help tell the story of the community's relationship with water. An external evaluator will design and conduct front-end, formative, and summative evaluation activities to measure the accomplishment of the project's intended results.