Mission achievement hinges on collaborative partnerships with numerous organizations and individuals providing technical, scientific, and financial attributes. Research projects represent an ideal framework to identify environmental conservation platform for greater study. Relationships have already been initiated with critical partners.
Field survey for the population trends of this threatened species of turtle.
This project involved trapping and radio marking King Rail birds in order to provide new knowledge for this state-endangered species.
On a biotic level, students identify the plant, animal, and protist populations found within the watershed. On an abiotic level, students examine the water quality and determine nutrient levels (nitrates and phosphates), as well as carbon dioxide and oxygen level at different locations throughout the watershed. In addition to conducting a survey of the organisms found within this ecosystem, students brainstorm on research questions that may be addressed in order to establish a deeper understanding of the biological and chemical process at work in the watershed.
Currently designing alternative research projects to conduct area appropriate wetland studies utilizing summer interns.
To strengthen the impact of curriculum design, TRWC arranges access to local marshes for school use.
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