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HomeMy Public PortalAboutMSD EnviroScape Loan Program for TeachersThe MSD Clean Water Education program is presented by the EarthWays Center of the Missouri Botanical Garden in partnership with the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District. Stormwater and the health of our nearby rivers, creeks, and streams is an ever increasing challenge in our community - and it takes all of us to help! The MSD Clean Water Education program provides educators throughout the MSD service area with resources to help bring this topic to life in their classroom through hands-on demonstrations, action projects, and more. MSD Clean Water Education A Free Stormwater Education Program for St. Louis City and County schools within MSD Service Area Learn: Reserve a Watershed EnviroScape® Model for Your Classroom The EnviroScape® is a visual, hands-on tool that shows how water pollution can result from everyday activities and impacts our environment. • Reservation and use of the model is FREE! • EarthWays will drop-off and pick-up model • Staff will provide FREE training and teaching aids on how to use the model with your class • Explore the connections between human impact and our environment • Discuss ways to reduce the impact of water pollution on rivers, creeks, and streams Take Action: Engage Students with the Storm Drain Marking Take it one step further and engage your students in an action project that benefits your community! We provide all the tools and equipment your group needs to help put knowledge into action. MSD’s Storm Drain Marker Program provides a visible reminder of the impacts of improper waste disposal and helps communicate to the community that storm drains can carry pollution to rivers and streams. This is a great hands-on project for schools, scouts, and community groups that want to make a difference now! Participation is FREE and program provides all necessary supplies for a successful project To reserve an EnviroScape® model or organize a Storm Drain Marking project contact us at MSDCleanwater@mobot.org or 314.577.0281 Want to learn more? Join us for a FREE Workshop Register: www.MSDCleanWater.eventbrite.com Get started in building your knowledge and understanding of stormwater issues in our area. During this hands-on workshop we will: • Learn more about the issues related to stormwater management and water quality in our community. Topics covered include: point & non-point source pollution, pollution impact and best management practices/solutions • Discover how to connect this topic to state standards though meaningful, engaging, and hands-on learning opportunities! • Train YOU on how to use the popular EnviroScape® watershed model; Models are available for loan FREE; workshop participants will receive priority in reserving models. Questions or to learn more: Contact us at MSDCleanwater@mobot.org or 314.577.0281 The MSD Clean Water Education program is presented by the EarthWays Center of the Missouri Botanical Garden in partnership with the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District. Participating educators** will receive a $75 stipend, access to digital copies of the MSD Clean Water Education lessons & materials, and a Clean Water Educator Certificate. **Must be a formal educator from Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to receive stipend. Saturday, September 28th, 2019 8:30 am to 2:00 pm; Lunch and snacks provided Commerce Bank Center for Science Education 4651 Shaw Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63110 Upcoming Workshop: