11.10.12-Watershed+Tour

Yahara watershed exploration (required; 8 hours). Steve Laubach, EPS staff and Eric Booth, UW Yahara Watershed NSF research group **(a****lso offered on 4/6/13 from 8:30am - 4:30pm - click here)**. Join Steve and Eric for a tour of the Yahara that will help you teach about how your school or organization fits into the watershed. Traveling together on a bus, we will make a complete loop around the Madison area’s lakes, stopping at or pointing out most of the streams and rivers that connect to the lakes. We will learn how to collect data on water clarity, visit a City of Madison water utility well, and stop at an organic farm and local business practicing water conservation. (Note: This event is free, and breakfast is provided, but you will need to bring a bag lunch and snacks.)
 * Saturday, November 10th 2012, 9:00-5:00 beginning/ending at the Arboretum**

Trip Handouts (for information about the 4/6/13 tour, click here)

EPS Activities related to our tour

Links Forestry Suppliers - For ordering a turbidity tube. Note that you can order a 60 cm tube or a 120 cm tube; Steve recommends the 120 cm tube, although it is a bit tall for younger students. Madison Water Utility - Contact Amy Robb to set up a tour of a city well near your school. Trautman Family Farm - Contact Scott Trautman to set up a farm tour.