- It sounds real interesting.
I'd love to hear a response to this. Is anyone interested?
Georgie
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Along those same lines some of you might be interested in attending this workshop. It is open to all educators and other interested persons.
I attended when Chad was docked in Alton. It was attended by the Sierra Club members, green peace, public school teachers, fish & wild life, corp of engineers and several others.
It was quite the experience!!!!! I felt like a 60's peace corps hippy!
Chad has been in Smithsonian recently (and Time I think) and several other boating mags.
Georgie
--------------------------------------------------------- Hello!
I thought perhaps you could help to get the word out on these workshop...perhaps you have a friend you could recommend to the workshop.
Hope all is going well.
Thanks!!
Bryan
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BIG RIVER EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS CONDUCTED ON THE MIGHTY MISSISSIPPI RIVER ABOARD A FLOATING CLASSROOM! NO CHARGE TO ATTEND
The workshop will be held directly on the river, giving the participants the opportunity to observe the dynamic and varied Mississippi River first hand. The workshop will start aboard a floating classroom and culminate in the use of smaller boats to visit various river sites. Participants can expect to expand their knowledge of Big Rivers and their watersheds, as well as receive educational materials on Big Rivers to take back to their classrooms, civic groups or youth organizations.
WHEN: The workshop will be offered on Sunday, September 28th and again on Monday, September 29th
WHERE: Participants will meet on a floating classroom docked on the riverfront right in front of the famous St. Louis Arch
FREE! No charge to learn more about the national treasure these rivers represent
If you are interested in attending one of these workshops or would like more information please contact: Bryan Hopkins Environmental Education Specialist Missouri Department of Natural Resources Call: (573)-751-2452 or 1-800-361-4827 email: nrhopkb@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Or visit Living Lands and Waters Website at http://www.cleanrivers.com/
*ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON BIG RIVER CLEANUPS AND EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS
For six years Chad Pregracke's team from Living Lands and Waters has worked in cooperation with local citizens and volunteers to clean up the trash from America's Big River Systems. Tremendous progress has been made, with more than 800 tons of trash successfully removed from the Mississippi, the Ohio and the Missouri River's. These community-based cleanup efforts also have served to educate and connect people to the national treasure these rivers represent.
This year Living Lands and Waters is expanding its river education efforts. A series of one-day workshops on the Mississippi River have been developed in cooperation with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. The workshops will be offered at various locations on the river throughout the river basin.
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has."-- Margaret Mead
The primary target audience will be teachers, however, the general public is welcome, as well as any civic leaders wishing to learn more about the "Mighty Mississippi." The workshops offer an ideal opportunity to increase public awareness regarding the importance of big river systems and to help participants become more familiar with the educational services offered by their respective states.
The general focus for the workshops will be the following:
ü Watersheds: How they function; The Mississippi drainage basin, along with a simple watershed model. ü The river as a natural resource: Drinking water and the river; Its use as receiving waters for municipal and industrial wastewater; Agricultural activities in the flood plain; Recreational and commercial fishing along the river, and additional recreational aspects of the river. ü Impacts to the river: Non-point source pollution (issues and prevention), along with other issues that affect the river such as solid waste, flood control, etc. ü River Stewardship: How to minimize impacts to the river and how to get your school or community involved (adopt a river mile, future cleanups, stream teams and other educational resources). ü Boat trips: To observe first hand some unique aspects of the river (clam diving, reforestation efforts, riparian zones, lock and dams, etc.).
Bryan T. Hopkins Environmental Education Specialist Missouri Department of Natural Resources P.O. Box 176, Jefferson City MO 65102-0176 ph# 573-751-2452
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