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After the Water Crisis: Flint's Community-Based Initiative Changing Young Children's Lives
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Waldron, Chad H.; Jamerson, Ja'Nel – Childhood Education, 2018
Crises of all types are often the inspiration for innovation, as communities seek solutions to the immediate problems they face. Sometimes a crisis is localized, as in the case of the water crisis in Flint, Michigan, USA, and the local community is therefore the most highly motivated to innovate on behalf of their children's future.
Descriptors: Water Pollution, Emergent Literacy, Urban Areas, School Districts
The World Science Festival Brisbane's Loggerhead Turtle Hatchery: A Case Study
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Couper, Patrick; Go, Maho; Amey, Andrew; Limpus, Colin – Teaching Science, 2019
The Hatchery is a unique wildlife experience hosted by the Queensland Museum for the World Science Festival Brisbane (WSFB). It is a collaborative venture between the Queensland Museum and the Department of Environment and Science, with support from SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast. The event, which runs for four to five days, was initially conceived as…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Wildlife, Museums, Science Education
Rain Barrels: A Catalyst for Change?
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Bakacs, Michele E.; Haberland, Mike; Mangiafico, Salvatore S.; Winquist, Aileen; Obropta, Christopher C.; Boyajian, Amy; Mellor, Sara – Journal of Extension, 2013
Over the past 4 years, rain barrel programming for residents has been implemented in both Northern Virginia and New Jersey as a method for educating the public about stormwater management and water conservation. Program participants demonstrated a significant increase in knowledge of water resource issues. Follow-up surveys showed 58% of New…
Descriptors: Water, Conservation (Environment), Water Pollution, Surveys
Adopt-A-Stream Teacher's Handbook.
Delta Labs, Inc., Rochester, NY. – 1987
Water pollution is not a recently discovered problem. Humankind's ability to generate pollutants continues to exceed its ability to control them. The Adopt-A-Stream program invites people who care for waterways to take an active role in assuring their well-being. High school groups supported by local co-sponsors agree to evaluate their adopted…
Descriptors: Biology, Chemistry, Community Programs, Environmental Education
Empowering Youth
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Miner, Jennifer; Elshof, Leo; Redden, Anna; Terry, John – Science Teacher, 2004
The Gulf of Maine Institute (GOMI) is striving to empower youth to take on stewardship roles in their communities. Through its Community Based Initiative (CBI) program, GOMI addresses environmental degradation by working with teams of students, teachers, and community members from around the Gulf of Maine to inspire youth to be stewards of the…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Environmental Education, Empowerment, Student Participation
An Analysis of Citizen Participation Programs Relating to the Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments of 1972 (P.L. 92-500): Case Studies of the Washington County Project; State of Wisconsin; and Dane County, Wisconsin Programs.
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Salmon, Elizabeth E. – 1976
The thesis, which presents an analysis of three Wisconsin citizen participation programs relating to the Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments of 1972 (Public Law 92-500), has identified the adult education role in teaching and applying skills, promoting growth in governmental understanding, assisting in public planning and…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Community Development, Community Involvement, Community Programs