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Solomon Ekundayo

Site: NAAEE
Type: People
Excerpt: … in five years if no one acted, and that question became my life's mission. I founded Project Conserve River, tackling freshwater conservation through school-based training in Indigenous language, four published eco-books distributed to school … or simply sharing our story, helps us reach more schools, train more young changemakers, and move closer to restoring freshwater ecosystems and the communities that depend on it.   A Little More About Me What (or who) keeps you hopeful for the …
Date: October 20, 2026

Richard Muraya

Site: NAAEE
Type: People
Excerpt: … dangers of air pollution in both urban and rural households.  Additionally, the link between the global climate crisis and freshwater crisis is undeniable. Through the  Maai Makwa project, my team has distributed over 8,500 easy-to-use water … decision-making towards reducing domestic water footprints and remedial measures against the consumption of contaminated freshwater resources for sustainable freshwater resource management. Tell us about your journey to where you are today. What inspired you? What has your path been …
Date: August 12, 2024

Elvia Rodriguez-Ochoa

Site: NAAEE
Type: People
Excerpt: … many ways Midwesterners—and especially Chicagoans—take water for granted. Chicago sits at the edge of the largest group of freshwater lakes on earth.  Yet, to meet the needs for the future it is essential to be wise in current use and to promote a …
Date: April 24, 2017

S L

Site: NAAEE
Type: People
Excerpt: … parks east of the Mississippi—Gwynns Falls/Leakin Park. Visits to the park include everything from 2nd graders monitoring freshwater benthic macroinvertebrates (A.K.A. who can catch the biggest crayfish) to high school-aged interns learning the …
Date: September 28, 2016

Anna Oposa

Site: NAAEE
Type: People
Excerpt: … or plant, what would you be and why? I’d love to be a mangrove – it’s a super-plant! It can live in a mix of salt and freshwater, and it provides so many benefits: nursery for marine life, home for birds, protection from storm surges, and …
Date: August 14, 2018

Fadwa Bouhedda

Site: NAAEE
Type: People
Excerpt: … to connect people to parks.  As an Oakland native, Fadwa is also fascinated by coastal land and water management, freshwater resource usage, and how climatic variation will affect water quality in North Africa and California. As a previous …
Date: October 5, 2017

Lucas Metropulos

Site: NAAEE
Type: People
Excerpt: … lives. Styrofoam is not sustainable and negatively impacts the levels of pollution worldwide, especially in our marine and freshwater habitats. I encourage everyone to find alternative, more decomposable materials to use, and the effort would be …
Date: August 14, 2018

Common Freshwater Invertebrates of North America

Site: eePRO
Type: eePRO Post
Excerpt: … Common Freshwater Invertebrates of North America McDonald & Woodward Publishing launched an environmental education initiative with the release of four interactive educational resources for use in identifying and studying common, widespread freshwater invertebrates of North America. These high-quality products are built upon the robust foundation of J. Reese Voshell's very popular and highly respected book A Guide to Common Freshwater Invertebrates of North America, and they include Flash Cards of Common Freshwater Invertebrates of North America …
Date: December 28, 2009

The Crayfish Curriculum: Investigating Crayfish and Freshwater Ecosystems

Site: eePRO
Type: eePRO Post
Excerpt: … The Crayfish Curriculum: Investigating Crayfish and Freshwater Ecosystems The use of live crayfish in classrooms has been identified as a pathway for the introduction of invasive crayfish into our local waterways. To address this issue, the Investigating Crayfish and Freshwater Ecosystems  curriculum was developed to teach students about Great Lakes ecosystems, the significance of native … offers numerous adaptations/extensions to meet the divergent needs of students in grades 2–5.   Investigating Crayfish and Freshwater Ecosystems  was developed by  Engaging Every Student  and Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant . Check Out the Curriculum …
Date: September 4, 2025

Teaching about freshwater resources should include social systems

Site: eePRO
Type: Research
Excerpt: … Teaching about freshwater resources should include social systems Climate change is expected to increase the frequency of extreme freshwater events (EFWE), such as droughts and floods. Changes to freshwater resources can have profound, far-reaching implications for ecosystems, economies, and policies. Experts have …
Date: January 24, 2020

Free "Investigating Crayfish + Freshwater Ecosystems" Online Educators Workshop + Funding!

Site: eePRO
Type: eePRO Post
Excerpt: … Free "Investigating Crayfish + Freshwater Ecosystems" Online Educators Workshop + Funding! Learn to engage grade 2-12 students in fascinating crayfish studies in this hands-on STEAM workshop. Rick Reynolds, veteran educator and author of Investigating Crayfish + Freshwater Ecosystems, will team up with other partners from The River Mile Network to step you through student activities …
Date: May 13, 2022

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Give an Hour for Earth: World Water Day Youth Art Gallery

Site: eePRO
Type: eePRO Post
Excerpt: … Water Day youth art gallery is designed for young people to let their creativity shine while sharing the importance of freshwater.   What is the WWF Give an Hour for Earth campaign? Give an Hour for Earth is a collective movement where people … in the artwork? We encourage all those participating to embrace their creativity and reflect their own interpretation of freshwater—this could include freshwater habitats and species, why we need freshwater, how you use freshwater, water pollution and other threats, how we …
Date: March 12, 2025

How We See Water

Site: eePRO
Type: eePRO Post
Excerpt: … 31 at 2:00–3:00 PM ET Human activity has contributed to climate change and environmental degradation. As a result, our freshwater supplies are facing a major threat. Water is vital for life. It is our responsibility to ensure that our freshwater resources are protected so that all life may endure. The Freshwater Collaborative of Wisconsin is committed to doing its part in order to mobilize the state into action and become a …
Date: January 3, 2024

Conservation in the Classroom livestream event: Why Rivers Need to Flow

Site: eePRO
Type: eePRO Post
Excerpt: … livestream event: Why Rivers Need to Flow Watch and participate live on January 18 at 2 PM ET as Natalie Shahbol, Freshwater Specialist at WWF, explains the importance of free-flowing rivers and answers questions from young viewers. The … it prevents them from being able to support all of the organisms that depend on them. During this talk, Natalie Shahbol, Freshwater Specialist at WWF, will explain the importance of using freshwater resources responsibly so that it doesn’t cause devastating impacts to the environment. She’ll break down all of …
Date: January 12, 2023

Lecture: "Indigenous Participation in Great Lakes Governance: An Environmental Justice Perspective"

Site: eePRO
Type: eePRO Post
Excerpt: … on Water Resources: "Indigenous Participation in Great Lakes Governance: An Environmental Justice Perspective" Join  Freshwater and the University of Minnesota College of Biological Sciences  for a virtual lecture on Wednesday, Nov. 17, from … think of the climate change crisis in different ways than others. Her research interests align well with ongoing work of Freshwater, including Groundwater Governance in the Great Lakes States with Engagement , in which we review existing legal … We are interested in learning about the way Canada and its provinces interact with their First Nations. Learning Workshops Freshwater …
Date: November 11, 2021

Water Education Resources: Flowing from Lakes and Rivers to the Sea…

Site: eePRO
Type: eePRO Post
Excerpt: … We will have the opportunity to share more about some of our water resources & equipment, including: Water Education Kits, Freshwater Tiny Test Kits, Compact Freshwater Test Kits, Aquatic Dip Nets and Pond Life Guides. Learning Webinars CBEEN and Canada's Non-profit Outdoor Learning …
Date: January 6, 2022

AquaOptimism Online Learning Platform

Site: eePRO
Type: eePRO Post
Excerpt: … a new, integrated, online learning platform designed to inspire young minds and promote stewardship of ocean and freshwater resources.  AquaOptimism’s online learning platform promotes awareness, education, and hope about the resource … that makes our planet special: water! The K-12 curricular units develop an awareness of and stewardship of ocean and freshwater resources through thoughtful design and transformational practices. The entire curriculum is designed with today’s …
Date: July 7, 2022

Stroud Water Research Center

Site: eePRO
Type: eePRO Post
Excerpt: … Stroud Water Research Center The health of freshwater ecosystems is our first line of defense in preserving clean water — and clean water is essential to all life. Our freshwater research, education, and watershed restoration programs enable businesses, policymakers, landowners, and …
Date: March 8, 2017