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Watersheds

 

General information about watersheds is provided in the Watersheds section of this website.  More information on this topic can also be found from numerous other sources.

Websites

Environmental Education Resources - Environmental information sponsored by the North American Association for Environmental Education

EPA Environmental Education Center - Important information about EPA's education center

Science Curriculum - Links to websites concerned with science curriculum

McGraw Hill - Publisher's site on products available for integrative biology

SCORE Science Kids Corner - Grade-specific links accessible for children, parents, and teachers

Clean Air Challenge - Clean Air information that also includes general links for educators

Looking at Watersheds (6-9) - Lesson plan from Kansas City's Eisenhower Middle School including student activities

What is a Watershed (K) - Adopt a watershed curriculum for kindergarten students

Colorado School of Mines Acid Mine Drainage Experiments - Information on how to perform experiments on AMD

Kiski-Conemaugh Stream Team - Website with information on local issues, including abandoned mine drainage

PA Watersheds - Find contact information on your local watershed organization

USGS "Science in Your Watershed" - Helps locate scientific information about local watersheds

Nature/Education Centers

Saint Vincent College Environmental Education Center

Powdermill Nature Reserve

Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve

Rachel Carson Homestead

DEP Environmental Education

Pittsburgh Voyager

Todd Sanctuary

LEEP - Lutherlyn Environmental Education Program

 

Books

 

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