by Rich Collins | Jun 12, 2018 | AWWA in the Schools
On Monday, Acton Elementary’s 6th grade explored a stream flowing through the Province Lake Golf Course. We spent the morning collecting all the macroinvertebrates we could find, including dragonflies, crayfish, mayflies, crane flies and more! We also conducted...
by Rich Collins | May 30, 2018 | AWWA in the Schools
It’s one of the busiest times of the year here at AWWA! Our school programming is in full swing as we introduce ourselves to the 6th grades in Acton and Wakefield. This time of year we meet with the 6th grade three times for a series of lessons. Below is a...
by Rich Collins | Mar 28, 2018 | AWWA in the Schools
Last week the Paul School’s 4th grade, and Acton Elementary’s 7th grade, learned about how to determine water quality based on the types of macroinvertebrates or “water bugs” you find in a stream. These macroinvertebrates are important because...
by Rich Collins | Nov 28, 2017 | AWWA News
Alas, the end of another busy year is upon us! As 2017 winds down, we’re taking a moment to reflect on our accomplishments from the past year, which helps guide our vision as we move into 2018. Check out our annual report to see some of our accomplishments from...
by Rich Collins | Sep 8, 2017 | AWWA Events, AWWA in the Community, AWWA News
In June we held a collaborative BioBlitz at the Province Lake Golf Course in Parsonsfield, ME and Effingham, NH. Over the course of three days, dozens of students from two local schools, and over 40 community members explored the fields, forests, and ponds of the...
