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DCNR Contact: Environmental Results: 446 teachers participated in 28 teacher workshops. Water quality website and database created. 2,070 teachers and students from 47 schools and civic groups participated in water quality projects. |
Demonstration, Education & Outreach State Parks Educate Citizens about Watershed Protection
Through Watershed Education, the Bureau of State Parks offers students the opportunity to look at both human and environmental factors that affect watersheds throughout Pennsylvania. One group from Warwick Senior High School in Lititz, Lancaster County, identified a high chlorine source in the local stream, Lititz Run. This led to the discovery that a local candy factory had changed its machine cleaning process to include more chlorine. As it turns out, the company's permit needed to be updated. By participating in Watershed Education, students are given the tools and knowledge to make these kinds of important differences in their community.Another exciting aspect of the program is the integration of technology, through a website at www.watersheded.dcnr.state.pa.us and database. This technology provides for a more interactive learning experience, allowing students to research information, enter and compare data and share what they have learned with others. Watershed Education also helps teachers meet national and state educational standards for environment and ecology studies. In 2000, the Bureau of State Parks worked with 47 schools and civic groups, reaching 2,070 teachers and students. Watershed Education allows participants to cultivate their interests in learning about and protecting water quality in their watersheds, while creating environmentally literate citizens committed to positive change in Pennsylvania. "I am very impressed with the Watershed Education
materials. The materials provide a lot of information for a classroom
teacher to get his or her class involved in watershed education as well
as meet the PA Standards for Environment and Ecology. The lessons flow
well and the content is very supportive of a teacher. You should be very
proud of this resource." |
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