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How much do you know about the Milk River Watershed?...
The Milk River is truly the "Lifeline of the Hi-Line." With agriculture,
wildlife, recreation and the vitality of municipalities depending so much
on this river, it is important that citizens in this watershed understand
the issues residents and wildlife face. As educators, you are an important
force in communicating the importance of the Milk to its future stewards,
the children. Join us on July 20, 21 and 22, 2005 for
the second in a two-part series for educators.
Schedule | Registration form |What
you will receive | What to bring with you | Cost
| Testimonials | Part
I in 2004
Schedule -coming soon...
July 20, 2005 - 9:00am-5:00pm - We will talk about the
water distribution from the canal, look at photos and discuss issues related
to canal repairs and tour outdoor sites at Bowdoin NWR and around Malta.
July 21, 2005 - 9:00am -5:00pm - diversion dams, irrigation
around Tampico and Vandalia. Water works, wildlife, urban issues and more.
July 22, 2005 - 9:00am -5:00pm - indoor meeting Fort
Peck Interpretive center to practice activities and review the Milk River
Educators guide, video and citizens guidebook, Conserve Water educators
guide and Discover a Watershed Activities. Tour the center and review
the history and wildlife of Fort Peck.
This course will provide background information, professional contacts,
and activity suggestions to equip teachers to share what they learn
about their watershed with students.
What Will You Receive from This Tour and
Training?
- OPI continuing education credits or 1 MSU-Northern continuing education
credit (EDUC 1590) (pending approval)
- First-hand understanding of Milk River watershed, water storage
and irrigation issues through interaction with professional speakers,
landowners and wildlife managers.
- The Milk River
Educators Guide, Discover a Watershed, and Conserve Water guides,
all of which help educators bring water education into the classroom,
for use in their science, social science, geography, language art
classes and more.
- Hands on training to practice activities found in these manuals.
What to bring with you
A hat, sunscreen, water bottle, writing implement, raincoat, any personal
effects in a small bag for the van.
COST
** The usual cost for this tour is $50.
** MSU-N credit costs $100. Scholarships are available to the first
6 people to register and request one.
** Scholarships are made possible by funding
from the Bureau of Reclamation and the Montana Department of Environmental
Quality**
What
2003 and 2004 participants have to say...
** In 2003, 7 teachers from the Hi-Line attended a workshop on using
the Milk River Educator's Guide, Discover a Watershed and Conserve Water
Activity books in their classrooms. Here is what they said...
"This is a must for teachers in the Milk River Watershed. Experiential
learning is now available to folks in the Hi-Line!"
"Awesome!"
"A great spectrum of types of activities."
"Two wonderful and informative days!"
In 2004, we went on tour! See pictures
and a review of the 2004 tour.
"Great amount of information at the diversion site. I could have stayed
even longer!"
"Excellent balance of hands-on to listening and reading."
"[The tour gave] information that was informative to me personally.
I had very little knowledge of water rights before."
"A great deal of information in a short time! Very outstanding
class."
"Informative, interesting and relevant to the area. Helpful that
it was 2 days and gave university credit."
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