One of our favorite programs to implement is the Nisqually Stream Stewards. We work with a group of 20-30 community members who agree to attend our free 8 week course, which includes some of the hottest science and exciting field trips our watershed has to offer. In exchange, Nisqually Stream […]
Monthly Archives: February 2016
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Each year, Nisqually River Education Project (NREP) hosts two water quality monitoring days, engaging 40+ teachers and their students, ranging from grades 3-12. These events are designed to provide 2 things: Unique, hands-on experiences for teachers, students, community volunteers, and chaperones. By monitoring water quality and understanding the results, NREP […]
Our water quality monitoring days are a huge hit with the students in our program. They feel excited to not only spend time outdoors next to a stream, but also to sample and test the water. The students have already seen a presentation about the importance of water quality for […]
Our water quality monitoring days are a huge hit with the students in our program. They feel excited to not only spend time outdoors next to a stream, but also to sample and test the water. The students have already seen a presentation about the importance of water quality for […]
The Nisqually Watershed is relatively small compared to other river systems in western Washington. It covers less than 800 square miles; by comparison, the Puyallup watershed is over 1,000 square miles and the Columbia River Basin is about 260,000 square miles. Despite the Nisqually’s small size, it contains a huge […]