本文描述了创新保护教育项目如何提供 这不仅是来自波特兰市的学生，也是来自 其他城镇，直接参与当地政府。它教学生 社区面临的问题，如:正在进行的转移许可程序和 即将到来的互联。它让学生亲身体验理解 供水需求、解决方案以及对该过程如何具有政治性的认识。

This paper describes how the Innovative Conservation Education project offers a unique opportunity for not only students from the Town of Portland but also from other towns, to get directly involved with local government. It teaches the students of issues facing communities such as: ongoing diversion permitting process and upcoming interconnection. It allows students a hands-on experience to understand water supply needs, solutions and an awareness of how the process can be political.