Ruby Raindrop Information

Ruby Raindrop was created in 1994 in Chattanooga, Tennessee, by NRCS District Conservationist Howard Whitaker. Cartoonist Bruce Plante, an award-winning, nationally syndicated cartoonist, volunteered to draw her. Another volunteer, Phillip Rodgers, completed the coloring book. The coloring book was reviewed by a panel of teachers, then was published for districts. Fay Garner, Alabama NRCS Public Affairs Assistant, wrote a story that was approved by the same teachers, to introduce Ruby to students.

Ruby has met thousands of K-3 grade students in Alabama and continues to stress the importance of clean water.

• Story to Introduce Ruby Raindrop

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Ruby Promise Sheet (63.5 kb)

If you are interested in obtaining a Ruby Raindrop costume or other Ruby Raindrop or Sammy Soil items, contact:

Some Soil and Water Conservation Districts in Alabama schedule Ruby Raindrop for visits to schools, etc.  If you would like to have Ruby Raindrop visit your classroom, school, or other function, in Alabama, contact the webmaster who will forward your request to the appropriate county.  You may contact your county directly.  Secure contact information at: http://offices.sc.egov.usda.gov/locator/app?agency=nrcs

Last Modified: 03/13/2008