The Bucks County Conservation District

Environmental Education

BCCD employs an educator who works with public and private organizations on soil, water and natural resource conservation education

	12th Annual Watershed Workshop for Teachers BCCD, The Partnership for the Delaware Estuary and DCNR Bureau of State Parks invite you to attend a week-long summer workshop to explore the Delaware Watershed. This workshop will provide hands-on training to address Pennsylvania's Science Assessment Anchors and Environment and Ecology standards. Call 215 345 7577 ext 101 for more information.
	Enviroscape- hands-on learning model Our educator will bring the enviroscape model into your classroom and demonstrate how pollution from houses, cars and factories effects our water. Enviroscape EE standards meet
	Groundwater Flow Model The groundwater flow model shows a cross section of a watershed making it easy to understand how water and pollutants travel in our groundwater. Our educator will bring this model to your classroom and demonstrate groundwater flow using colored dyes.
	Envirothon Each spring BCCD hosts area 9-12 graders who compete at the annual Envirothon. This event fosters teamwork, cooperation and environmental expertise as teams rotate through 5 outdoor stations answering questions on aquatics, forestry, soils, wildlife and a changing current issue. Teachers are provided curriculum materials to help students prepare for this exciting challenge and the winning team goes on to compete at the state level. Winners of this year's Envirothon were from Neshaminy High School.
	Professional Development for Teachers BCCD offers educational opportunites for teachers on a continuous basis. Act 48 credits are available for programs and our environmental educator is trained in several curriculum programs. Join BCCD, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and the Partnership for the Delaware Estuary for the 12th Annual Watershed Workshop for Teachers on July 21-25. Explore the Delaware Estuary and see how best management practices effect the watershed. Optional Watershed 101 workshop available on July 16ht. More information on the workshop can be found at www.delawareestuary.org
	Stormwater Best Management Practices Tour On April 16, 2008 a group of municipal officials and engineers toured 6 locations in Bucks County which incorporate innovative best management practices which enable the site to preserve water resources and better manage their stormwater runoff. This tour was conducted in partnership with the Bucks County Planning Commission. To download a copy of the 48 page booklet click on Brochure on Innovative BMPs below. Brochure on Innovative BMPs