Institutionalizing Stormwater Education Meeting

Greetings!

This meeting with watershed education and outreach organizations will incorporate a brainstorming session in which methods to integrate stormwater education into the science curriculum of Rhode Island schools will be discussed. River councils, environmental organizations and other groups involved in environmental education and advocacy are encouraged to participate.

Institutionalizing Stormwater Education in Rhode Island Meeting

Date: Thursday June 3, 2010

Time: 2:00 - 3:30 pm

Location: RIDEM Offices, Room 280,

235 Promenade Street, Providence, RI 02908

Agenda:

- Purpose: reasons for institutionalizing stormwater education in schools

- Current Status: Synthesis of current curriculum and educational programs addressing stormwater education and future opportunities.

- Discussion/Brainstorm:

o Realities of institutionalizing stormwater education in Rhode Island

- Opportunities and obstacles

o Standardized concepts that address stormwater education

o Statewide implementation

- Non -model teaching methods

- Teacher support and training

- Urban modifications

- Next Steps

Please email or call Shannon McManus if you plan to attend: shannon_mcmanus@mail.uri.edu (401)874 - 5687

Sincerely,

Shannon McManus

RI NEMO

tel: 401.874.5687

e-mail: shannon_mcmanus@mail.uri.edu