Many awe-inspiring facilities are involved in the delivery of water and power. EWEB is happy to welcome students to the field and inside our facilities to complement in-class coursework. View short descriptions of learning experiences below and fill out the Request Community Involvement Form to schedule a session for your students.
Hayden Bridge Water Filtration Plant
See how water is made safe to drink through advanced treatment processes at EWEB’s Hayden Bridge Filtration Plant.
Carmen Smith Hydroelectric Project
Learn how EWEB converts the McKenzie River into clean hydropower for the people of Eugene, while navigating requirements to improve salmon and wildlife habitat. (Located one hour and 15 minutes up Highway 126 from Eugene).
Leaburg Dam
Tour a century-old dam and learn why now is the time to decommission the facility. (Located 40 minutes up Highway 126 from Eugene).
Tabletop PowerTown (4th grade classrooms)
Have EWEB come to your school to teach 4th grade students about the importance of electrical safety using an engaging tabletop tool that uses live electrical components to simulate the real electric grid.
