1. Informal & K-12 science education
Goal: provide a context & appreciation for the hydrology of the greater San Joaquin basin, including source, quantity & quality
Approach:
GLOBE program engages K-12 students in environmental measurements & learning
Experiential kiosk in visitor center(s) engages public in exploring hydrologic questions
UC Merced Service Learning program engages undergraduate students in projects that support the program
SNRI, UC Merced

2. Program components: GLOBE
GLOBE site(s) in SJRP & other parts of greater San Joaquin basin …
mentor & support existing sites
develop new sites at key locations
Martha Conklin & Sarah May from UCM
past support from Fresno school district
close link with Sierra Nevada Hydrologic Observatory, which will make long-term scientific measurements
SNRI, UC Merced

3. Program components: science kiosk
Locate in SJRP visitor center?
Place in other visitor centers, e.g. YNP
Possible themes
the source of valley water is mountain snow
stream flow is measured across the basin
groundwater & surface water are connected
water quality is measured throughout the basin (GLOBE)
there is an involved system of water withdrawals & use in the basin (including canals)
Very visible – high quality science exhibit
SNRI, UC Merced

4. Program components: service learning
Important role in supporting program by designing smaller program elements on a year-to-year basis
data & information systems for project management & tracking
enhancements to exhibit(s)
SNRI, UC Merced

5. Sabino Canyon experiential education venue

6. Sabino Canyon touch-screen kiosk usage
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7. Kartchner Caverns kiosk & displays
The Discovery Center at Kartchner Caverns offers:
one-third million visitors annually
mountain block
recharge experience
link to USP research
compelling example
of isotopic methods
First use of 3-D animations in kiosk content and on Web site