WPWA is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and preserving the lands and waters of the Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed in Southern New England. The WPWA campus is on the Wood River and has a fleet of small boats and a welcome center with seating for up to 30 people. They host guided kayak trips; watershed science education with models on groundwater, watershed, and stormwater; and macroinvertebrate (aquatic bug) sampling and study.
At a glance:
- Resource Type: College/University EE Courses, Field Trips, Outreach Programs/Speakers, Professional Development, Public and/or Family Programs
- Audiences: Adults, College/University Students, Environmental Professionals, Families, High School (Grades 9-12) Students, Homeschools, Middle School (Grades 6-8) Students, Nonformal Educators, Parents, Policy Makers/Elected Officials, Public and/or Private Schools, Teachers/Formal Educators, Youth Groups/Scouts
- Environmental Focus: Animals/Wildlife, Biodiversity, Conservation, Ecology, EE Best Practices, Environmental Health, Geology, Habitats/Ecosystems, Nature Awareness, Outdoor Skills/Recreation, Plants/Trees/Forests, Storm Water, Water/Watersheds
- Academic Focus: Civics/Social Studies, Physical Education, Science
