The Problem
For students to understand how our actions (daily living) impacts the water entering our Long Island Sound, an estuary of national significance.
Our Plan
1. Learn and understand - all about an estuary, what is actually happening to the water of Long Island Sound, what impact do we the citizens have on it. 2. Students will be involved in citizen science project - A Day in the Life of the Nissequogue River, collecting samples for scientists. 3. Learning from New York State Department of Environment Education experts how to make the necessary changes to improve the quality of water entering the sound. Planning , taking the actions, and educating our community.
Themes Addressed
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Clean Water
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Community
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Recycle
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