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Eel River Examination, 2011
Watershed Access Lab Projects
The purpose of our study was to observe the changes in the Eel River from year to year. The analysis included: the river’s profile, depth, amounts of phosphorus and nitrogen compounds, and levels of dissolved oxygen.
The river is designated a Class A water body. It’s fed by the sole source Plymouth-Carver Aquifer. Already classified as a nitrogen-limited river system, town engineers determined that the addition of even 1 mg/L of Nitrogen compounds could spell disaster for the watershed’s plants and animals, some of which are considered endangered. Currently under study by numerous environmental watch groups, it was the intention …
Burr’S Pond And Runnins River Annual Watershed Survey, 2011
Burr’S Pond And Runnins River Annual Watershed Survey, 2011
Watershed Access Lab Projects
For the past ten years, AP Biology students at Seekonk High School have been required to complete an independent research project to fulfill the Ecology unit of the course during the summer prior to the course. Students must apply what they learned in their readings to a local ecosystem, Burr’s Pond, which is attached to the Runnins River. Students spend time at the pond area during the summer documenting organisms, evidence of population dynamics, animal behavior, trophic levels, nutrient cycling, etc. Students put together a Burr’s Pond Summer Field Research Project Portfolio to be submitted on the first day of …
Water Quality Of Norroway Stream
Aquatic Insect Survey: Goldstein Open Space And Walking Path
Aquatic Insect Survey: Goldstein Open Space And Walking Path
Watershed Access Lab Projects
AP Environmental students visited Norroway Stream in Randolph, MA. This stream comes from nearby Norroway Pond. Students took macro invertebrate samples from a point in the stream near West St. A kick sample was taken using a net to catch organisms. After collecting the specimens they were stored and brought back to the school to work with. Students sorted the sample and picked out the macro invertebrates and then identified them to the order level using a key and stereo microscopes. This is a new program for this class.
2011 Pond Meadow Study – The Monatiquot River
2011 Pond Meadow Study – The Monatiquot River
Watershed Access Lab Projects
Ten students at South Middle School participated in an after school group to learn about water quality and macro-invertebrates. After an introduction of the project, students started to learn how macro-invertebrates can be used as an indicator of water quality. Students traveled to Pond Meadow Park in Braintree to collect macro-invertebrates on March 8, 2011. We had two sites at the Park and collected at each site. Students made observations and took pictures while others collected the bugs.
Upon return, the Brook Buddies spent two afternoons sorting through the samples. They picked out the macro-invertebrates and started sorting them by …
The Runnins River Biosurvey
Watershed Access Lab Projects
Fall 2010 marks the third year that all 10th grade Biology II students and their teachers joined the watershed study project initiated by AP Biology students at Seekonk High School. The students traveled to two sites, one upstream and one downstream, along the Runnins River, which is a river that meanders through the Town of Seekonk. The upstream site was located at the home of the Masons off of Woodward Ave and the downstream site was located just below Burr’s Pond, both in Seekonk. The four Biology II classes were split between the two site locations and it was their …
Water Quality Assessment: Goldstein Open Space And Walking Path
Water Quality Assessment: Goldstein Open Space And Walking Path
Watershed Access Lab Projects
No abstract provided.
Annual Smelt Brook Survey - An Autumn Snapshot (2010)
Annual Smelt Brook Survey - An Autumn Snapshot (2010)
Watershed Access Lab Projects
No abstract provided.
Abbott Run Annual Study 2011
Watershed Access Lab Projects
The purpose of our study was to ensure that Abbott Run maintained its Class A River water quality. This is important because Abbott Run is the source of drinking water for Pawtucket, Rhode Island.
Abbott Run is located in the western section of North Attleboro and is within the Blackstone River Watershed. Rhode Island is to the west of the stream and Plainville and North Attleboro border the south of the stream. The North Attleboro section of the watershed is four square miles in area according to the town records.
Most of the land is used for single-family residential buildings, …
Chemistry Of The Matfield River
Chemistry Of The Matfield River
Watershed Access Lab Projects
Three classes at East Bridgewater High School examined and analyzed various aspects of the Matfield River during the 2010-2011 school year. The chemistry and environmental science classes at East Bridgewater High School collected data from the Matfield River in November 2010. The environmental science class analyzed the macroinvertebrates of the river, and the chemistry class examined the chemistry of the river. The oceanography class tested fecal coliform bacteria in water samples taken in March 2011, and also examined land use of the river’s tributaries.
Although concerns were raised about the sewage treatment plant releasing waste into the Salisbury Plain River, …
Macroinvertebrate Study In Scituate
Macroinvertebrate Study In Scituate
Watershed Access Lab Projects
A severe drought affected the streams leading into the reservoirs in Scituate throughout the summer of 2010 causing water bans and an exceptionally low amount of water from which to draw for the town’s use. The usual public and accessible portions of the streams were dry. Fortunately, the North and South Rivers Watershed Association includes a member who graciously allowed four students to come and sample the water on his property on October 7, 2010. Following the sampling with kick nets and gear borrowed from the WAL lab, these students spent the next six months meeting weekly to classify the …
Matfield River Land Use
Watershed Access Lab Projects
Three classes at East Bridgewater High School examined and analyzed various aspects of the Matfield River during the 2010-2011 school year. The chemistry and environmental science classes at East Bridgewater High School collected data from the Matfield River in November 2010. The environmental science class analyzed the macroinvertebrates of the river, and the chemistry class examined the chemistry of the river. The oceanography class tested fecal coliform bacteria in water samples taken in March 2011, and also examined land use of the river’s tributaries.
Although concerns were raised about the sewage treatment plant releasing waste into the Salisbury Plain River, …
Agawam River Project Year 11: River Water And Salt
Agawam River Project Year 11: River Water And Salt
Watershed Access Lab Projects
No abstract provided.
Watershed Access Lab: Educators Resource Center For Environmental Studies, Kim Mccoy
Watershed Access Lab: Educators Resource Center For Environmental Studies, Kim Mccoy
Watershed Access Lab Projects
Brief overview of the RiverNet Watershed Access program - its history and the achievements of the many participating teachers and students from throughout Southeastern Massachusetts.
Final Report: Table Of Contents, Horsley Witten Group, Inc.
Final Report: Table Of Contents, Horsley Witten Group, Inc.
Phase II Final Report
No abstract provided.
Final Report: Section 2. A Watershed Approach, Horsley Witten Group, Inc.
Final Report: Section 2. A Watershed Approach, Horsley Witten Group, Inc.
Phase II Final Report
No abstract provided.
Final Report: Section 5. Recommendations, Horsley Witten Group, Inc.
Final Report: Section 5. Recommendations, Horsley Witten Group, Inc.
Phase II Final Report
No abstract provided.
Final Report: Section 1. Introduction, Horsley Witten Group, Inc.
Final Report: Section 1. Introduction, Horsley Witten Group, Inc.
Phase II Final Report
No abstract provided.
Final Report: Executive Summary, Horsley Witten Group, Inc.
Final Report: Executive Summary, Horsley Witten Group, Inc.
Phase II Final Report
No abstract provided.
Final Report: Section 3. Code Reform Projects, Horsley Witten Group, Inc.
Final Report: Section 3. Code Reform Projects, Horsley Witten Group, Inc.
Phase II Final Report
No abstract provided.
Final Report: Report Cover, Horsley Witten Group, Inc.
Final Report: Report Cover, Horsley Witten Group, Inc.
Phase II Final Report
No abstract provided.
Final Report: Appendix A. Proposed Norton Wetland Protection Bylaw And Regulations, Horsley Witten Group, Inc.
Final Report: Appendix A. Proposed Norton Wetland Protection Bylaw And Regulations, Horsley Witten Group, Inc.
Phase II Final Report
No abstract provided.
Final Report: Appendix B. Recommended Revisions To Lakeville Zoning Code And Subdivision Rules And Regulations, Horsley Witten Group, Inc.
Final Report: Appendix B. Recommended Revisions To Lakeville Zoning Code And Subdivision Rules And Regulations, Horsley Witten Group, Inc.
Phase II Final Report
No abstract provided.
Final Report: Section 4. Engineering Demonstration Projects, Horsley Witten Group, Inc.
Final Report: Section 4. Engineering Demonstration Projects, Horsley Witten Group, Inc.
Phase II Final Report
No abstract provided.
Final Report: Appendix E. Innovative Wastewater Disposal At Ted Williams Park, Lakeville – Supporting Information, Horsley Witten Group, Inc.
Final Report: Appendix E. Innovative Wastewater Disposal At Ted Williams Park, Lakeville – Supporting Information, Horsley Witten Group, Inc.
Phase II Final Report
No abstract provided.
Final Report: Appendix F. Lid Driveway Retrofit At Ocean Spray Processing Facility, Middleboro – Supporting Information, Horsley Witten Group, Inc.
Final Report: Appendix F. Lid Driveway Retrofit At Ocean Spray Processing Facility, Middleboro – Supporting Information, Horsley Witten Group, Inc.
Phase II Final Report
No abstract provided.
Final Report: Appendix G. Lid Driveway Retrofit And Teaching Tool At Bristol County Agricultural High School, Dighton - Supporting Information, Horsley Witten Group, Inc.
Final Report: Appendix G. Lid Driveway Retrofit And Teaching Tool At Bristol County Agricultural High School, Dighton - Supporting Information, Horsley Witten Group, Inc.
Phase II Final Report
No abstract provided.
Final Report: Example Code Reform And Demonstration Projects. (Full Report, Excluding Appendices), Horsley Witten Group, Inc.
Final Report: Example Code Reform And Demonstration Projects. (Full Report, Excluding Appendices), Horsley Witten Group, Inc.
Phase II Final Report
No abstract provided.
Final Report: Appendix D. Mill River Park And Riverwalk At City Hall, Taunton – Supporting Information, Horsley Witten Group, Inc.
Final Report: Appendix D. Mill River Park And Riverwalk At City Hall, Taunton – Supporting Information, Horsley Witten Group, Inc.
Phase II Final Report
No abstract provided.