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Arizona RiversMartha P.L. Whitaker
Presentation to Science Alliance in PhoenixAugust 31, 2007
Supported by a grant from Science Foundation Arizona
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Science Foundation AZ - goals
Science Technology Engineering Math
“STEM” workforce development
K-12 Innovative Experience Program Motivate students and carry them beyond traditional
classrooms Hands-on engagement with actual professionals Goal-directed context that encourages design,
implementation and use of knowledge in science & math.
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Arizona Rivers - goals
1. Facilitate local collaborations between students, volunteer monitoring groups, state and local agencies for the purpose of re-energizing the spirit of scientific discovery & inquiry to: Study riparian or other aquatic ecosystems and habitats Monitor riparian ecology and water quality Develop student-based research projects Collect baseline data on stream restoration
2. Develop a lasting collaborative network of teachers and citizens interested in Arizona water issues.
3. Contribute to GLOBE, Arizona Audubon and Phenology long-term data bases
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How do we do this?
Workshops Summer workshops in Tucson, Phoenix & FlagstaffWeekend workshops during the academic year
Yuma in January?
Training stipends for teachers $100/dayTravel stipends available
Small Grants up to $250 (equipment? Bus rental? etc?)Implementation Grantswww.azrivers.orgEquipment check-out via Project WET & HWHP
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What are the workshops about?
Fast–paced! Goal: familiarity – not a Ph.D.Mostly topical introductions and field practiceMorning field trips to practice skills at local river
e.g. Rio SaladoMany agency/organization reps attend as guest
speakers to help develop long-term collaborationsLook for one thing to start with – build a richer more
comprehensive study plan with time.
Summer workshops – more variety; Weekend workshops during the year – only one or
two topics
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How else do we do this?
Established monitoring networks offer:Better coordinationRiver restoration monitoringReady-made site for research and possible
project needsPlace-based, student-centered research
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Classroom benefits
Raised awareness – sensitivity to ecosystemsFostering of environmental stewardshipApplication of intuitive interdisciplinary skillsHigher-order science skills (Scientific Method)
Learn, describe, apply, collect, analyze, design, adjust, hypothesize, report, assess
Meet NSF goalsScientific literacy, Discovery, Learning, Workforce
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Practical Aspects – how do I participate?
Define an area of interestAsk a question (we can help)Conduct background research on issues – context!Develop needed skills (AZrivers training!)Acquire/borrow equipment (Small grants )Recruit a mentor (we can help)Start making measurementsShare your data
(not necessarily the order they need to be done in)
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Who can participate?
Students School-based Home-schooled K-16 => Community college
Clubs After school Scouts, 4-H, FFA
Organizations Citizen scientists Watershed monitoring
groups
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Current Participants
Community colleges Public, charter, private schools Science centers Volunteer monitors, Citizen scientists Tribal communities Cooperative extension State agencies
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Mentors
Possible Roles Help define critical
research questions Provide classroom
support Context & background Scientific & career advice Skills development
Provide field support Access & transport Equipment Training
One-on-one mentoring
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Potential Collaborators
Federal AgenciesUS Geologic SurveyUS Army Corp of Eng.Bureau of Land Mgmt.
State & Co. AgenciesAZ Game & FishAZ State ParksPima Parks & Rec.Pima/Maricopa Flood
Watershed MonitorsRio Salado, Santa Cruz,
Gila, Verde, San Pedro
OthersAZ Riparian CouncilAZ AudubonAZ Hydrologic SocietyAZ Science CenterBiosphere 2Master WS StewardsNature ConservancyCentral AZ ProjectSalt River Project
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Possible Projects
AnimalsBirdsMammals & BatsReptilesAmphibians - crayfishInsects - land & aquatic
Study:census / inventoryseasonal changestracks & scathabits
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Possible Projects
PlantsTreesShrubsGrassesFlowers
Study:transect / quadrant countslandcover changeresponse to climatecreate dichotomous key
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Possible Projects
Water QualityTemppH; conductivityTransparencyAlkalinityDissolved oxygenNitrates
Macroinvertebrates
Monitor:stream water qualityaquatic health assessment
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GeomorphologyChannel geometrySediment transportFlow / No flowEphemeral channelsFlood/erosion impacts
Stream RestorationChannel stabilizationHabitat restorationLong-term monitoring
Possible Projects
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Target or Priority sites
Cities Rio Salado, Tempe Town Lk Gilbert, Tres Rios, &
Sweetwater Wetlands Agua Caliente Sabino Canyon
San Pedro Middle / Grey Hawk Aravipa
Santa Cruz Rio Rico, Tubac, Marana
Verde Prescott Rivers Beaver, Oak, Sycamore
creek Dead Horse S.P.
Gila Safford, San Carlos,
Yuma
Agua Fria Horsethief Basin
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Contacts
TucsonMartha P.L.Whitaker
AZ Rivers is supported by a grant from Science Foundation Arizona
PhoenixPhil Pepe [email protected]
Elena Ortiz-Barney [email protected]
FlagstaffCharlie Schlinger [email protected]
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Evaluation
How we can help better Number & type of projects Demographics of participants Level of engagement Level of knowledge and skill Progress toward professional
development Accessibility of
Mentors Equipment Study sites
Level of satisfaction