Watershed Overview: Northwest and Standing Bear High Schools
Northwest High School and Standing Bear High School welcomed their first students in the fall of 2022 and 2023, respectively. Northwest High Schools’ building and its surrounding structures sit on land that was zoned for agricultural use before its construction. Over the course of this land’s usage, regular application of fertilizers and chemicals affected the quality of the water in the area, leading to a need for increased water consciousness and attention.
At Northwest, the district had a unique opportunity to improve the condition of a previously small, disturbed wetland on the site. Both sites also focus on maintaining the larger wetland areas on the perimeter of the schools’ grounds. From groundbreaking to everyday use, the buildings and surrounding sites play a part in keeping people and the planet safe and healthy.