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NPS Classroom Grants Available
NPS?
The Colorado Nonpoint Source (NPS) program deals with water pollution
that occurs when precipitation interacts with pollutants and carries them
into our stream, rivers and lakes or leaches them into the ground water.
You might think of it as polluted runoff rather than a direct flow of
pollution from something like a pipe. Grants of up to $5,000 are available
to support NPS education, information and other relevant projects. Visit
http://www.npscolorado.com to
find out more.
What’s a Watershed?
You’re sitting in one now! The Watershed Information Network presents information and links to help students, teachers and the public understand what a watershed is and how our activities impact water quality. Check out http://www.ctic.purdue.edu/KYW/glossary/whatisaws.html
Ag for Life
Agriculture
isn’t just tractors and cowboys. Ag For Life (http://agforlife.com)
presents information about the varied, and often well-paying, career opportunities
available in agriculture, food and life sciences. Resources include materials
for students, educators and professionals.
Educating the Biotechnology Workforce
Bio-link
enhances and expands biology and biotechnology education programs by providing
cutting edge professional development, curriculum (free lesson plans),
a virtual library, laboratory and other classroom ready resources. To
find out more, visit http://www.bio-link.org
Register Now for the 2005 Colorado Science Teachers Convention
To be held November 18, 2005 at the Denver Merchandise Mart, this annual event features a variety of speakers and presentations and resources—a super event for science teachers. To find out more, visit http://www.dmns.org/main/en/General/AboutTheMuseum/News/Story/cscRegistration.htm
Renewable Energy
The
Colorado Renewable Energy Forum (CREF) is an organization of agricultural,
energy, financial and legal professionals, local communities and advocate
organizations committed to the development of renewable energy. They can
be found on the web at http://www.workinglandscapes.com.
They publish the e-newsletter, Tony’s Newsletter, which can be joined
by e-mailing frank@workinglandscapes.com.
The current issue contains information about Ethanol, the Harvesting Energy
Tour in Southeastern Colorado and the San Luis Valley, and Colorado Amendment
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Running on French Fries?
Biodiesel, which can be made from restaurant waste, is taking hold in Colorado. Research at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) Golden, Colorado is indicating that Blue Sun B20 biodiesel can outperform conventional diesel and other B-20 blends significantly in terms of emissions reductions, particularly the reduction of nitrogen oxides (NO), a criteria EPA pollutant that contributes to the formation of ozone. Blue Sun B20 is the only B20 available in the United States that research shows reduces NO. To find out more about Blue Sun Biodeisel, visit http://www.bluesunbiodiesel.com. The University of Colorado is making diesel fuel from dining hall waste (http://www.yesmagazine.org/article.asp?ID=1011) and also taking the technology to other countries. For background and biodiesel educational resources, visit http://journeytoforever.org/biodiesel_link.html
Colorado Foundation for Agriculture Educational Materials Now Available Online
The
Colorado Foundation for Agriculture is making most of its materials available
free to educators in Colorado. Orders can be placed at http://www.growingyourfuture.com/order_form.html.
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