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Students collect scientific information to create snapshots of the river at 12 locations along the river, then share their data using Web-based technology so they can better understand how their piece of the river fits into the Carmans River ecosystem.
A primary goal is to connect Long Islander’s to nature. To help prepare students to become stewards of the river’s water quality and natural resources.
Another goal is to use the data in the classroom for place based learning. A program in the beginning of the year allows that to happen.
At each location, teams of students and environmental educators use seine nets and lab equipment to investigate aquatic life, water chemistry and quality, tides and weather. Many groups also collect core samples of river bottom mud for analysis.
Each school will be connected to a natural history expert- this will be finalized today
Times will be finalized today
• Studying the Carmans River is like reading a report card for the whole watershed. Students will learn about conditions in communities throughout the area.
• We would like the data from all reporting sites to be sent to Melissa Griffiths by Tuesday, October 2nd- she will input data.
Please submit data by TUESDAY, October 2nd, 2012 so that we can compile information for the website. Please be sure to submit your data results to:
Melissa Griffiths
Central Pine Barrens Commission
(631) 218-1177
2012 Schools:
William Floyd High School (WFSD)
Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary (WFSD)
Bellport High School (South Country SD)
Patchogue-Medford High School (PMSD)
Longwood High School (LongwoodSD)
Instituto Technio Industriale- Arno River (Pisa, Italy)
2012 Partners: Central Pine Barrens Commission
Brookhaven National Lab
NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge
Post Morrow Foundation
Cornell Cooperative Extension, Suffolk County
Town of Brookhaven
Foundation for Ecological Research in the Northeast (FERN)
NY State Parks
Alula Birding and Natural History Tours
Trout Unlimited
Brook trout Coalition
Yaphank Civic Associations
Friday, September 28th, 2012
Location Organization School Time at Site 1. Novak TBD Longwood HS TBD 2. Upper Lake TBD Longwood HS TBD 3. Lower Lake TBD Longwood HS TBD 4. Southaven Gate G NYSDEC WFHS 7:30 5. Southaven Gate A Trout Unl./Brooktrout WFHS 10:00 6. Southaven Lake shore NYSDEC/ PMSD TBD 7. Southaven Lake shore NYSDEC/ PMSD TBD 8. Southaven Lake shore NYSDEC/ PMSD TBD 9. Southaven Fish Ladder Trout Unlimited PMSD TBD 10. Wertheim National Wildlife Woodhull Elementary 12:45-2:45 11. Wertheim National Wildlife WFHS 12:00 12. Squassix Landing TBD Bellport HS 2:30-4:30 13. Manor of St. George TBD WFHS 2:00
2012 Sites for “Day In The Life of the Carmans River”
1) All clothing that will be worn on the day of the event should be treated the night before with Permethrin based spray (available at Dick's sporting goods), shoes, socks, pants, shirt. Treated clothing will kill larval ticks. Not a 100% effective but it is very effective.
2) Socks should not be pulled over pants, unless two pair of socks are worn (inner sock should be very fine weave).
3) When exiting woods students should use lint rollers on all clothing. The rollers tend to pick up ~90%+ of the ticks.
4) Change out of clothing at earliest convenience.
5) Check body of ticks (larval ticks are tannish to dark color about size of ground pepper).
6) Shower ASAP If they get larval tick bites, they will itch, but won't have to worry about tick borne disease. Nymphs and older ticks can carry disease.
Professional support Teacher trainings Photo Release forms Natural History expert at your site Assistance with coordination Assistance with acquiring permits GPS Units La Motte Water Quality test Data and Biodiversity Inventory sheets Web site dedicated to A Day in the Life of the Carmans River Core samplers, nets, binoculars, etc. Video Camera’s
Permethrin
Back to The Portal to Discovery home page
CARMANS RIVER: HOME | MAPS | DATA | RESOURCES | CONTACT
Welcome to the Carmans River page
A day in the life of the Carmans river is designed to celebrate the Carmans River and educate participants on the uniqueness of one of Long Island's largest, NY State-designated Wild and Scenic river. The event is coordinated by the Central Pine Barrens Commission, Brookhaven National Laboratory’s Portal to Discovery, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, and the Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge. Many environmental groups, such as Trout Unlimited, Cornell Cooperative Extension, the Post Morrow Foundation, the Brook trout Coalition, and Yaphank Civic Associations, will be teamed with school classes along the Carmans River to create a day-in-the-life picture of the river from the headwaters of Middle Island to the mouth of Bellport Bay. Five school districts and countless students will be involved at 12 sites from the headwaters to the mouth of the river. Each site gathers data on the Carmans and shares their results, gaining a better understanding of this historic and vital estuary and river system. Data, Lesson Plans, Resources and resource materials are provided here for your use in joining us on a virtual exploration of the river... and plan to join us on this September 28th,
Prediction Sheet Parameters Sheet Data Sheet Pond Dichotomous Key A Social and Environmental History of Carmans River Carmans River Field Guide
Recommended Links
Central Pine Barrens Commission New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge Long Island Central Pine Barrens - Wikipedia
Recommended Reading
A Golden Guide Series; Pond Life
Partners: Brookhaven National Laboratory | LIMSAT | Long Island STEM Hub
Bussing
Bathroom access
Safety
Photo Release forms signed
Mosquito and Tick precautions
Waders, boots, etc.
GATE A- Blind 1
Procedures & Checklists available online NOW~
Website~ http://www.portaltodiscovery.org/carmans/
•Confirm times of trips and partners at each site
•Schools can pick up equipment/resources
•Collect best contact information for that day and for press
•Press release out
•Other?
A Day in the Life of the Carmans River
On September 28th, 2012 five high schools in the Central Pine Barrens explored and collected data from various locations along the NY State designated Scenic Carmans River-from the headwaters to the mouth. A primary goal is to connect Long Islander’s to nature, to help prepare students to become stewards of the river’s water quality and natural resources. Students used hands-on field techniques to describe their sites, caught fish in nets, collected water and invertebrate samples, and examined water chemistry parameters. Beyond just a field trip, a “Day in the Life” allowed students to collect firsthand information about their communities’ natural resources, and explore how their piece of the river fits into the larger ecosystem.
Join us to discuss the experience with some of the participating students and teachers. We will have some data available for preliminary discussion. In addition, our *Migliarino, San Rossore, Massaciuccoli (MSRM) twinned Park in Pisa, Italy and our partner Italian school, Instituto Techio Industriale (ITI), will provide their Arno River data collected on the same day.
*The Migliarino, San Rossore, Massaciuccoli (MSRM) Park in Pisa, Italy and the Central Pine Barrens student biodiversity information exchange and comparisons is part of our ongoing collaboration of the Twinning’s Program. This will be our fourth year of educational collaborations.
Who will be participating?
Longwood HS and William Floyd HS
