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State of the River
Report for 2008
 

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Wildlife Habitat
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Wetlands in the Classroom
An Innovative Program

Seeking 10 schools
(5-7th grade) in the
Elizabeth River watershed
and 10 schools
(5-7th grade) in the
Lynnhaven watershed
to participate in an education initiative to grow the native marsh grass, Spartina alterniflora, in a classroom setting beginning January 2008.

• Teachers will be trained and provided supplies, SOL curriculum and instructions. 

• Students will raise Spartina alterniflora plants to grow for approximately twelve weeks in spring 2008. 

• SOL curriculum will include: supplies, data collection methods, botany principles, plant development information and supplies. 

• Education initiative will be presented to students by Princess Elizabeth, The Elizabeth River Project’s key educator, through a theatrical original story, “Spartina” highlighting the importance of native marsh grasses to our rivers.

• Students and volunteers will place the marsh grasses on restored wetlands along the Elizabeth and Lynnhaven river during spring 2008. (Each school will be responsible for planning and running the transplanting fieldtrips in their respective rivers)