Water Quality, Watersheds and Aquifers, T-Z
Taylor Shellfish
Farms Education and Outreach Programs
Organization: Taylor Shellfish Farms
Shellfish
farming has a long history in Puget Sound; in Washington it pre-dates
statehood. Learn how shellfish are farmed in Puget Sound, and what
happens to them once they are harvested. Field trips and tours can take
place at the main headquarters/processing plant in Shelton, shellfish
hatchery in Quilcene (Hood Canal), or a variety of farms throughout South
Puget Sound. Tours are customized based on the needs of different groups and
can include topics such as: biology, history, environment, economy, water
quality, current events, culinary uses, habitat, etc. Programs can be
adapted to any grade level.
Taylor Shellfish is a 5th generation family company based out of Shelton, WA with farms throughout the state. Shellfish produced in Puget Sound include manila clams, a variety of oyster species, geoduck and mussels.
Tours, field trips and classroom visits are available free of charge on a first come, first served basis. For more information or to schedule a visit contact Jennifer Hopper: 360-481-2417 or e-mail jenniferh@taylorshellfish.com. (10/09)
Video on Streamside Planting Techniques,
Shoreline Management, and Rain Gardens
Organization: WSU Thurston
County
Extension
Washington State University Extension has developed a series of videos intended to help people restore and protect our waterways.
"Plant it Right: Restoring our Streams," is a 17-minute program geared for students and volunteers. The video provides essential information on proper planting techniques and is full of other useful information. In the video, youth volunteers demonstrate how to plant trees and shrubs the right way. A separate 2-page (photocopy ready) fact sheet covers the same information in a succinct manner.
“Shoreline Living: Protecting Our Shorelines & Puget Sound,” is a guide for shoreline residents concerned about protecting their property and the health of the Sound. This 34-minute video, produced by WSU Extension, features experts in coastal geology, marine biology, shoreline planning, and tree maintenance. The video will:
•Explain natural processes that shape our beaches and shorelines
•Introduce marine wildlife on our beaches
•Provide help for residents who want to protect their property and Puget Sound
•Offer tips for removing weeds and replanting with beneficial native plants
•Teach good tree management techniques.
“Building a Raingarden in the Pacific Northwest.” In this 32-minute video, you'll learn the important steps to follow to site, design, construct, and maintain a beautiful landscape feature that captures and filters polluted runoff, helps prevent flooding, recharges our groundwater aquifers, and creates habitat for birds and butterflies.
These videos are available in downloadable formats on the web at: http://wawater.wsu.edu. DVDs are also available through WSU Thurston County Extension. Contact Erica Guttman at 867-2164 or ericag@wsu.edu. (11/11)
Water
Cycle Journey
Organization: City of Olympia
Twelve
colorful, engaging signs bring the water cycle to life, as we follow one
drop on its journey. A friendly water drop describes the water cycle while
it parachutes down from the clouds (precipitation), uses a headlamp to
explore the aquifer (groundwater), surfs out of a hose (homes and
businesses), and more. Signs are 18 by 24 inches, and come with stakes –
ready to install in your school yard. Activity is most appropriate for
elementary school. Contact Tikva Breuer,
City of Olympia Water Resources, at 753-8793 or e-mail tbreuer@ci.olympia.wa.us.
Watershed Park Interpretive Walk (1.5 hours)
Organization: City of Olympia
Walk on the wild
side of downtown Olympia. Watershed Park has a one-mile loop trail with
opportunities to learn native plants, see salmon and a fish enhancement
project, and learn more
about the
headwaters of Moxlie Creek. Explore the water supply history of the park,
and the pileated woodpeckers and other creatures that call this park home.
Combining Watershed Park with a walk to historic East Bay (the mouth of
Moxlie Creek) offers additional learning opportunities. For more information
or to schedule a field trip, call City of Olympia Water Resources Program,
753-8454, or the TDD line, 753-8270.
WET Science Center
Organization: LOTT Clean Water Alliance
Visit
the WET Science Center to learn all about water: how much we use; how we
clean it; and how we can conserve it. Watch our video at
www.wetsciencecenter.org to
see the fun, interactive exhibits that will help your students appreciate
water as a precious resource. Classes may also schedule a presentation in
our adjoining classroom; see our Education Menu at the above website for
more information.
To schedule a visit, contact Susie Vanderburg at 360-528-5742 or email susievanderburg@lottcleanwater.org.
WET -- Water Education for Teachers
Organization: Washington
State Department of Ecology
Understand how
your watershed meets the needs of people and salmon. Project WET is a
collection of innovative, water-related activities that are hands-on, easy
to use, and fun! Activities incorporate a
variety of
formats: large and small group learning, whole-body activities, laboratory
investigation, discussion of local and global topics, and involvement in
community service projects.
Project WET is available only through teacher workshops. Workshops are watershed specific, tailored to local needs, and aligned with the Essential Academic Learning Requirements. To schedule a workshop, call Rhonda Hunter, Washington State Department of Ecology, at (509) 329-3478. To find existing WET workshops, visit the web site at http://www.ecy.wa.gov/news/ee/index.html. (11/11)
Wild Salmon Education Trunk
Organization: Washington State
Department of Fish & Wildlife, Project WILD
The ESA
listing of salmonid species highlights the need to educate Washington
residents about protecting and preserving our fish and wildlife. Project
Wild and the WDFW have developed "Wild Salmon Trunks" to meet the demand for
community group and K-12 classroom presentations on salmonids and their
recovery. These trunks contain a variety of educational tools that include:
posters, videos, a slide show, overhead transparencies, visual/teaching
aids, books, activity guides, educational activity instruction, and
materials. The trunk and all of its contents surround three major themes
that discuss how salmon are essential, how they are in danger, and how they
need recovery.
For more information on the various locations of the Wild Salmon Education Trunks, or how to check them out, call Carol Gleckler at 902-2189 or John Wisner at 902-8424 at WDFW, Outreach and Education.
Woodland Creek Revegetation
Project (1 hour)
Organization: City of Lacey
Learn why a
healthy stream needs vegetation. Hundreds of native trees have been planted
on this
7-acre site. The tour offers an opportunity to learn about
riparian ecology and salmon habitat
enhancement, to
view wildlife, and to enjoy beautiful surroundings. Opportunities for action
projects also exist. To schedule a tour, call Tim Wilson at
438-2687or e-mail
twilson@ci.lacey.wa.us.
Last updated:
12/09/2011
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