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Bright Spots! 3 short, engaging sessions
Saturday November 2, 2024 12:15pm - 1:15pm CDT
Auditorium - Rm. 116
Three Back-to-Back Presentations in 1 Hour:

Human Impacts to Our Water Cycle (Katie Bruegge, Missouri Water Environment Assn) - Information and resources educators can use to incorporate water/wastewater/stormwater concepts into their curriculum. The message will highlight human impacts to our water cycle and the opportunities for students to participate in the Stockholm Junior Water Prize competition. 

Explora tu Ambiente: Guía de Actividades K-8 (Melanie Carden-Jessen, Projects WET, WILD, and Learning Tree) - There are an estimated 57 million Spanish speakers in the United States today. Project Learning Tree United States, Mexico PLT,  and the Sustainable Forestry Initiative are working to address the need of the Spanish speaking community. Their latest effort has just been introduced, Explora tu Ambiente: Guía de Actividades. This K-8 guide is not just a translation, this resource was written for Spanish speakers. We will be discussing why providing resources for the Spanish speaking community is so important and how this resource helps address the need.  

Prairie Strips to Protect Farmland (Lilly Germeroth, Missouri Prairie Foundation) - Prairie strips are strategically placed prairie grass and wildflower plantings within row crops, and offer a powerful tool for enhancing soil health. We will explore the science behind prairie strips and their ability to reduce water runoff, nutrient loss, and soil erosion, as well as provide habitat for wildlife. 
Speakers
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Katie Bruegge

MWEA/KimHEC
I LOVE wastewater treatment! It is a fascinating industry with room for all - come talk to me about how you can learn more about water and wastewater.
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Melanie Carden-Jessen

Sr. Instructor, Projects WET, WILD, and Learning Tree State Coordinator, Missouri State University
Melanie Carden-Jessen has taught everything from diapers to degrees, from daycare to elementary, from middle school to university. Her BS in ed Earth Science and an MS in Resource Planning landed her with the Missouri Department of Conservation for 15 years, first as an education... Read More →
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Lilly Germeroth

Conservation Programs Associate, Missouri Prairie Foundation
Saturday November 2, 2024 12:15pm - 1:15pm CDT
Auditorium - Rm. 116
  Concurrent Session, 12:15 concurrent session

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