This RUS page leads to the RUS Kids' Web site, hosted by Rus,
the Surfin' Squirrel. The RUS Kids Web site was developed as part of a Federal effort to
make agencies and their work more understandable and accessible to school age children --
as well as to provide useful educational material in science, engineering, safety, civics,
and many other subject areas.
Click on RUS,
the Surfin' Squirrel, and join Rus as he begins his adventure in "rural
utility country."Links
to Related Sites
RUS Kids' Web Site Credits
Chris McLean |
Surfin' Squirrel character concept and development, word games |
Sam Morgan |
Web site design, character narration and site development. |
Denver Schlaeppi |
Surfin' Squirrel artwork |
Gary Allan |
Telecommunications diagram, image preparation |
MaryPat Daskal |
Telecommunications safety tips |
William Anderson
Stephen Jones |
Electric safety tips |
Brenda Morton
USDA Rural Development, LAPAS |
Editing and testing. |
Water pages courtesy of the Environmental Protection Agency, Office
of Ground Water and Drinking Water.
Special Acknowledgements: The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association and their
publication, The Next Greatest Thing.
Follow these Web links to other Web sites that provide
educational material regarding government, utilities, rural and other pertinent issues:
Other Federal Government Educational Web Sites
Non Federal Government Educational Web Sites
*USDA Rural Development Disclaimer*
Additional information and resources may be found in the
sites listed below. However, we are not responsible for the accuracy of the content of
non-Rural Development sites, nor should links to these sites be construed as our
endorsement of the views contained therein.
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