The water cycle and Snowy Hydro

Water is integral to Snowy Hydro’s operations.

The water cycle, also known as the hydrologic cycle, is the continuous path that all water follows. Learn how Snowy Hydro works with the water cycle to harness the power of water to generate renewable energy.

Visit the Snowy Scheme’s largest and central storage reservoir, Lake Eucumbene with Dr. Kirsten and Manager Water Modelling, Jeremy. Find out why this body of water is important to the Scheme’s operations and learn all things water at Snowy.

Key information

Learning area: science
Suitable for: year 7 classrooms
Topics: water
Duration: 2 x 45min lessons
Preparation: minimal required for each teacher demonstration. minimal required for activity.
Materials: household materials required for teacher demonstrations. household materials required activity.