Easton Reservoir Project as a Tool to Raise Students Awareness of Water as a Key Natural Resource

Abstract

Using ecosystem of Easton water reservoir (Easton, CT) as a model this project is designed to develop awareness of students of integrity of hydrosphere and impact of humans on local water systems, how quality of water is important to human health and safety. Project focuses on the following topics: -What is water quality? -What affects water quality? -Prevention of water pollution -Impact of pollution on aquatic and terrestrial life -Impact of pollution on humans