Students Make Valuable Contribution to World Water Monitoring Day
More and more, students are leading the efforts to protect their local environment. Living in a world shrunken by technology, they have a better understanding of the interdependence of important natural resources in a larger, global setting.
Since 2002, many youth have demonstrated their growing knowledge while participating in World Water Monitoring Day (WWMD). Observed officially each year on September 18, WWMD presents an important opportunity for young people to become involved in safeguarding natural resources on a local, national and international scale. Students around the world from Argentina to Zimbabwe have paid their local waterways a visit in order to test four basic indicators of water quality. Dissolved oxygen, pH (acidity), temperature and turbidity (clarity) are important, yet basic indicators of the water’s quality.
While engaged in this annual event, students can learn more about the watersheds in which they live, how watersheds work and how protecting their waters can have beneficial impacts downstream. Teachers and students often use their data to discuss impacts in their local watershed and compare their findings with others. The Water Environment Federation and the International Water Association serve as the primary coordinators for the program. A complete list of sponsors and partners is found on the web site.
For more information, visit the World Water Monitoring Day website at www.worldwatermonitoringday.org.
Since 2002, many youth have demonstrated their growing knowledge while participating in World Water Monitoring Day (WWMD). Observed officially each year on September 18, WWMD presents an important opportunity for young people to become involved in safeguarding natural resources on a local, national and international scale. Students around the world from Argentina to Zimbabwe have paid their local waterways a visit in order to test four basic indicators of water quality. Dissolved oxygen, pH (acidity), temperature and turbidity (clarity) are important, yet basic indicators of the water’s quality.
While engaged in this annual event, students can learn more about the watersheds in which they live, how watersheds work and how protecting their waters can have beneficial impacts downstream. Teachers and students often use their data to discuss impacts in their local watershed and compare their findings with others. The Water Environment Federation and the International Water Association serve as the primary coordinators for the program. A complete list of sponsors and partners is found on the web site.
For more information, visit the World Water Monitoring Day website at www.worldwatermonitoringday.org.
My Ecology students got out on a nice day Sept. 20 and successfully collected data at our 2 sites.
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ReplyDeleteWEN has been using the World Water Monitoring kits at our chemistry station! The students are excited to be a part of a larger effort.
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