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Rivers - Canoeing, Freshwater Ecology, Water Quality

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Paddle down beautiful mountain rivers and gain firsthand knowledge about water quality issues as you compare various aquatic ecosystems in Western North Carolina.

Activities Include

No special skills required!

  • ► Learn how to canoe as you travel a river and camp along the way
  • ► Explore and compare aquatic ecosystems along the way
  • ► Collect and analyze chemical and environmental data from each ecosystem
  • ► Work with group members to determine the health of each ecosystem
  • ► Have fun, learn a new skill, and experience science like never before

2010 Trip Dates

See Apply Now page for master calendar with current trip status.

  • ► June 20-25
  • ► June 27 - July 2

Student Materials

Pre-Trip Reading Materials (PDF)

Trip Itinerary (coming soon)
 

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