Started in 1985 as a water quality monitoring program, SPC is the official watershed council of the southern RI coastal ponds. SPC works to protect the ponds and educate both students and the general public about the ecosystem and to become a good steward to this fragile resource.
At a glance:
- Resource Type: Camps, Community Science, Field Trips, Outreach Programs/Speakers, Public and/or Family Programs
- Audiences: Adults, College/University Students, Elementary (K-Grade 5) Students, Families, High School (Grades 9-12) Students, Middle School (Grades 6-8) Students, Youth Groups/Scouts
- Environmental Focus: Animals/Wildlife, Biodiversity, Climate Change/Weather, Conservation, Ecology, Endangered Species, Habitats/Ecosystems, Marine Education, Nature Awareness, Storm Water, Water/Watersheds
- Academic Focus: Science