| The University of Virginia
(UVA) School of Architecture graduate student's Learning Barge design won
$75,000 and the honor of being the only competitor to win two awards
during the 2006-2007
EPA P3 competition. Earlier this spring, the project was granted
$125,000 by the Lowe's Charitable and Educational Foundation!
 The
Learning Barge is a one-of-a-kind solar and wind-powered, floating classroom
with a living wetland onboard. This visionary and extremely unusual
educational project will be an ideal icon for The Elizabeth River Project as
the organization's first floating presence on the river. The barge can host
school and other educational groups as well as workshops, field trips and
more for up to 100 people. Educators are near completion on an SOL
curriculum specific to the project. The Learning Barge will connect
students, community, conservation and business groups to the river in a way
that helps makes this vital resource more personal.
The recognition and award money will be a
great boost to the project. UVA and the Elizabeth River Project are working
to raise the funds needed to build and operate the barge. The barge is being
developed by UVA and The Elizabeth River Project in collaboration with other
partners, |
