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Eric,

We've just begun a project that relates to our local watershed.  Last month we installed Low Impact Development technologies that reduce stormwater runoff and help recharge the local aquifer.  Our demonstration site has pervious pavers, gravel pave, grass pave, rainbarrels, and a rain garden -- simple technologies that homeowners and businesses can use.
www.discoverymuseums.org/wrp.html

We've just begun our education programs to complement this installation.  So far adults and children are very interested in learning about rainwater, impervious surfaces, and pervious surfaces.  With some simple hands-on activities people see that what happens in their own yard impacts their local watershed. We also hope that they'll consider the feasability of using LID technologies in their own backyard.

It's important work. Good luck!
Denise

Denise LeBlanc
Science Discovey Museum
Acton, MA

> From: Eric Yuan <[log in to unmask]>
> Date: Mon, 19 Jul 2004 16:58:00 -0400
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Visiting good exhibits on the Environment
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> Hello,
>
> Can anyone recommend good exhibits/programs on the Environment?
>
> We are developing a new exhibit and are particulary interested in:
> ---Experiences that focus on a local environmental issues (especially
> watersheds)
> ---Experiences that incorporate real data collection and modeling,
such as
> environmental indicators like CO2
>
> Thank you for your help!
>
> Eric Yuan
> Exhibit Developer
> The Tech Museum of Innovation

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