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River Rangers

River Rangers pictureTo schedule a presentation, contact:
Amy Carpenter (360) 885-7737
amy.carpenter@clark.wa.gov

River Rangers is an award winning water quality education program that has been used successfully in Clark County schools since 1992.

Trained volunteers and professionals provide interactive classroom presentations using 18 large colorful posters:

  • The water cycle
  • How we use water
  • Water conservation
  • Surface water runoff problems
  • Groundwater
  • Wastewater treatment
  • Household hazardous products (use, storage, disposal)

A take-home activity booklet and stickers for each student are included as well as a teacher information and resource packet.

Group Size 1-2 classrooms per presentation
Duration Approximately 45 minutes, but presentations can be modified to accommodate 30-60 minute time periods.
Cost Free
Sponsored by Clark County Clean Water Program and the Environmental Information Cooperative

This classroom presentation is designed to support Washington State Essential Learning Requirements and can help students meet the following benchmarks:

Communication

The student will use language to interact effectively and responsibly with others. (3.1)

Science

The student will recognize the components, structure, and organization of systems and the interconnections within and among them. (1.2)

The student will understand how interactions within and among systems cause changes in matter and energy. (1.3)

Geography

The student will identify and examine people's interaction with and impact on the environment. (3.1)

This conversational presentation applies concepts learned in elementary STC Science Kit: Land and Water.

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Clark County Public Works - Clean Water Program: Ron Wierenga, Program Manager
Street Address: 1300 Franklin Street, 1st Floor, Vancouver, WA 98660
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 9810, Vancouver, WA 98666-9810
Main phone: (360) 397-6118 ext. 4345 | Fax: (360) 397-2062
TTY: (360) 397-6057
E-mail: cleanwater@clark.wa.gov

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