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  • 2008 Teacher Insitute

    2008 Teacher Insitute
    26 Feb 2008 - The Fourth Annual Chesapeake Bay Foundation & Capital Region Earth Force Teacher Institute - entitled Charting Your Connection to Islands in the Chesapeake Bay - will take place on Smith Island July 14th - 17th, 2008. More...
  • Fairfax Water Lab Results for 2005

    Fairfax Water Lab Results for 2005
    20 Dec 2005 - Eight Earth Force classrooms in Loudoun County received a lab analysis of their local waterway from Fairfax Water! More...
  • From the Headwaters to the Bay Institute

    From the Headwaters to the Bay Institute
    7 Jul 2006 - What a week we had! Capital Region Earth Force, the National Zoo’s Conservation and Research Center and the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality present the first "From the Headwaters to the Bay Institute." More...
  • 2006 "Taking Refuge in the Refuge" Institute

    2006
    22 Jul 2006 - The 2nd Annual "Taking Refuge in the Refuge" Teacher Institute Wears Aways Misconceptions Regarding Erosion More...
  • Documents

  • DEQ Loudoun Water Monitoring Presentation

    16 Feb 2007 - This DEQ presentation provides some wonderful information on the River Basins of Virginia and the current health of our waterways. More...
  • What is DEQ?

    16 Feb 2007 - Curious about the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality? More...
  • GREEN Six Step Help

    19 Jan 2007 - Specific instructions designed to assist Earth Force educators are provided here! More...
  • Water Conservation Links - Are You Using Your Water Wisely?

    19 Jan 2007 - Are you an efficient water user? Check out these links to learn more! More...
  • Local, State & Federal Government Web Links

    22 Dec 2006 - Click here to find links to local, state and federal government offices in Virginia, Maryland and the District of Columbia. More...
  • Macroinvertebrate Web Links

    18 Jan 2007 - Visit this section to find information and identification keys for macroinvertebrates. More...
  • Water - An Introduction

    Water - An Introduction
    28 Aug 2006 - Water - So What?

    In need of an introductory presentation on water? More...
  • Erosion & Sediment Control Guide for Citizens

    5 Apr 2006 - Interested in learning more about erosion? Wish you knew more about the erosion and sediment control practices that should be followed in Virginia when constructing new buildings? Learn more here! More...
  • Water Quality and You!

    21 Mar 2006 - Dr. Orzetti's presentation on pH, streams and the impacts of stormwater runoff More...
  • Six Steps to Environmental Citizenship

    31 Aug 2006 - Curious about the Earth Force six step process? More...
  • Virginia Mini-Grants

    9 Jun 2005 - Capital Region Earth Force is excited to announce the success of its Spring 2005 Mini-Grant Program for Virginia educators! More...
  • Web Links for GREEN Projects

    16 Jan 2007 - Looking for information to assist you with your Earth Force project? These links will help! More...
  • Grant Sources for Educators

    29 Nov 2004 - Need funding for your Earth Force project or for other activities in the classroom? The following sources offer information on available grants and tips for pulling your grant together. More...
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