Thank You to Our Supporters

2016 Southern Maine Children’s Water Festival Planning Committee Marianne Senechal, Stuart Rose, Denise Blanchette, Beth Chase- Maine

Department of Environmental Protection • Sarah Plummer, Carina Brown, Kyle Magaliff- Portland Water District • Linda Woodard– Maine Audubon • Erika

Bonenfant - Maine CDC Drinking Water Program • Becky Kolak –Kennebec Estuary Land Trust • Lynne Richard –Lake Auburn Watershed Protection Commission

Clean Water: It’s All About ME!

May 20, 2016 University of Southern Maine

Portland, Maine

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2016 Festival Schedule

The Southern Maine Children's Water Festival is a one-day educational

event for nearly 700, 4th, 5th and 6th grade students and their

teachers. The Festival features presentations, hands-on exhibits, quiz

contests and stage shows - all with a water theme. The goal of the

Festival includes educating about water, its role as animal habitat, uses

in meeting human needs, water quality protection for human and

ecosystem health, the different forms water takes in the water cycle,

and water conservation.

We present science concepts in a hands-on and

exciting manner, and encourage kids to explore

the ways water is important to their lives. We

also encourage teaching about water by

providing teachers with resources that they can

use in their classrooms for years to come.

Reporters and camera crews are welcome. Last minute changes are possible; an up-to-date schedule will be available at the Registration table in the Sullivan Gymnasium.

All activities will be repeated at the

following times, except as noted:

9:30-10:05

10:15-10:50

11:00-11:35 (1st Lunch, no Stage Show)

11:45-12:20 (2nd Lunch, no Stage Show, Exhibits closed)

12:30-1:05

1:15-1:50 (no Quiz Show)

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Ecology Takes the Stage! is a fun,

interactive way to introduce science

concepts in a six act play. Topics

covered include the ABC’s of

Ecology, adaptations, the nutrient

and water cycle, sustainability and

much more!

This Ferry Beach Ecology School

production includes zany costumes,

entertaining songs, student and

audience participation, science

concepts students can understand

and apply, and lots of laughs for

everyone!

Learn more about

Ferry Beach Ecology School…

www.fbes.org

Ecology Takes the Stage!

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Exhibit Hall Activities Sullivan Gymnasium

A Flume, We Presume Maine Audubon

Reading a Secchi Disc with VLMP

Maine Volunteer Lake Monitoring Program

Bacteria Testing in Drinking Water

Maine Water Utilities Association

Bugs Down Under Maine DEP

Keeping Beaches Healthy Maine Healthy Beaches

Coastal Birds Maine Audubon

Life and Work at the Mt. Washington Observatory

Mount Washington Observatory

Fashion a Fish Scarborough Marsh Audubon Center

Water Words Maine Ag in the Classroom

Water—Your Clear Choice Lake Auburn Watershed Protection Commission

Maine Amphibians and Reptiles

Kennebec Estuary Land Trust

Maine Seaweeds Maine Master Naturalist Program

It's Found Underground Maine DEP

Endangered Species Endangered Species Coalition

Enviroscape Greater Augusta Utilities District

Water Science in Maine USGS

Alien Invaders! Maine DEP

Fishing Maine IF&W

Aquatic Animals Maine Audubon

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Dripial Pursuit Quiz Show

School groups square off throughout the day

in fun and friendly competition.

Eaton Academy, Gorham Eric L. Knowlton School, Berwick

Georgetown Central School, Georgetown Hebron Station School, Hebron

Helen Thompson School, West Gardiner King Middle School, Portland

Manchester School, Windham Mast Landing School, Freeport

Meroby Elementary, Mexico, Roxbury,

Byron Pownal Middle School, Pownal

Sebago Elementary School, Sebago St. Thomas School, Sanford

Windham Middle School, Windham

Welcome, Students From:

Session 1 Andy Begin, Greater Augusta Utility District; Sue Nourse,

Freeport Police Department

Session 2 Peter Carleton, Maine Department of Environmental

Protection; Travis Doiron, Berwick Fire Department

Session 3 Paul Hunt, Portland Water District; Coreena Behnke, Portland

Police Department

Session 4

Rob Sanford, University of Southern Maine; Milton Fogg,

Berwick Police Department; Chief David Jackson, Portland

Fire Department

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Classroom Presentations Dragonfly Pond Betsy Winslow- Maine Audubon Create a town around Dragonfly Pond. Think about how all the components of the town will affect the pond.

Incredible Journey Sarah Plummer, Carina Brown, Kyle Magaliff- Portland Water District Students will play the role of a water droplet traveling through space and time to demonstrate the global water cycle.

Every Drop Counts Pat Maloney– Maine Project Learning Tree Students play the role of a water droplet traveling through space and time to demonstrate the global water cycle.

Secrets of Loons and Lakes Patrick Keenan- Biodiversity Research Institute The classroom activity will help students understand basic loon biology and bioaccumulation in food webs.

Worms to the Rescue! Mark King- Maine Department of Environmental Protection Students will explore a worm bin and learn the importance of removing organic waste through home composting to protect Maine’s waters.

Clean Water for Clams! Becky Kolak, Ruth Indrik- Kennebec Estuary Land Trust Shellfish harvesting is affected by the water quality where the animals grow and feed. Learn the path of water through a clam and how common pollutants affect these filter feeders. Includes a softshell clam dissection!

Every Tree for Itself & Tree Cookies Kevin Doran, Oliver Markewicz– Maine Forest Service Students will interactively learn about Maine trees, forests, watershed, plant competition and what trees need to grow and thrive.

Wetland Metaphors Lisa Kane- Maine Inland Fisheries & Wildlife Learn about the functions and values of wetlands in this Aquatic Project WILD activity. Students will learn about the variety of wetlands found in Maine and the importance of these habitats to wildlife and people.

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Classroom Presentations Pucker Effect Anita Smith– China’s School Forest Students learn how contaminants move underground and how testing is conducted.

Biodegradation Bingo Vivian Howe– Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve How long does it take for objects we throw away to biodegrade in the ocean? Students will find out and learn how to eliminate these long lasting pollutants.

Explore Maine Aquaculture Sarah Sparks– U Maine Cooperative Extension Join in a fun and fast paced session to learn the what aquaculture is and isn't, and about current aquaculture endeavors in Maine! We'll play games that explore water use and seaweed products.

Supply and Demand Christine Bozak, Jeanne Burham– Maine Ag in the Classroom When our water supply can't meet our water demands, there is a problem. Students will explore water allocation in the Western US through water rights. Learn about water users and uses, and where are the greatest demands.

You Be the Judge! Mark Holden, Doug Suitor– Maine Department of Environmental Protection A court room drama based upon the lives of the citizens of Clearwater Lake. Are poor choices polluting your lake? You Be The Judge.

Who’s Invading Our Lakes? Jim Chandler Milfoil and other invasive aquatic plants have become a big problems for Maine ponds and lakes. Identify invasives and control efforts in your area.

Bucket Brigade Sarah Mosley– Mosley Financial Group Learn about daily water consumption and use in this fun water relay.

What is a Watershed? Kelsey Ouellette—Friends of the Cobbossee Watershed Students will work in small groups to make a model of a watershed. Understand how water flows over land, how bodies of water are formed and why it is important to know what area of land is draining into your lake.