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 * Canoeing – St. Croix River**

Students will canoe the St. Croix River from Scott’s Brook, Beaconsfield, New Brunswick to Gravel Island, Beaconsfield, New Brunswick. Along the way they will explore, photograph and mark points of interest using GPS. Students will participate in collecting water samples, checking for nutrients, and investigate fish habitat. Students will investigate bank restoration projects and methods used to limit erosion. Conservation issues, stewardship and recreational management issues will be discussed while participating in campsite clean ups. Over the day students will explore a number of small ecosystems and enjoy the river canoeing experience.


 * Date: September 28, 2009**

Outdoor Pursuits 110 - Out trip planning and preparation - Stewardship activities - Safety risk management - Paddling skills - Photography, GPS navigation
 * Science Outcomes:** see curriculum documents included on this site.

Environmental Science 122 - Exploration of different ecosystems and interaction of food chains - Stewardship and sustainability - Watersheds and aquatic ecosystems

Biology 110 and 120 - Data collection, sampling, observation and reporting - Aquatic ecosystems

1. participate in the trip, prepare for risk and overcome physical aspects of paddling the St. Croix River. 2. complete a pre and post test of knowledge gained throughout the day. 3. make observations; collect data and report findings on nutrients and Fish Habitat. 4. participate in campsite clean up, tree planting activities and observe bank restoration projects completed by the St. Croix International Waterway Commission. 5. learn about recreational management issues associated with the St. Croix watershed.
 * Expectations** - Students will

8:30am · Students will be bussed or transported to Beaconsfield, New Brunswick from their perspective school. Students should have all gear and be ready for the day on the river when they leave. Students should bring dry clothes, appropriate clothing for the day on the river, lunch, water, pencil and paper. 10:00am · Arrive at Scott’s Brook, pack canoes and brief the group about the day · International Waterway Presentation, tree planting exercise, fish habitat protocol exercise (involves wading in the river, waders will be provided) 11:00am · Depart for the canoe trip. · Explore various habitats, collect water samples and practice the fish habitat protocol exercise at various locations on the river. · Complete morning activities, observations, photography, GPS coordinates and water sampling 11:30am · Stop for lunch · Continue with morning activities · Campsite clean up 1:30pm · Arrive at Gravel Island · Final observations and activities. · Pack canoes on the trailer, load busses and return to schools for end of day dismissal
 * Itinerary**

Kevin Young – St. Stephen High School Kim Reeder – Quoddy Learning Center Mellissa Price – Eastern Charlotte Waterway Peter Brown – Avid Canoeist Tony Reader – Avid Canoeist Lee Sochasky - International Waterway Commission
 * Participants**

[|St. Croix International Waterway Commission] [|Mountain Equipment Co-op Canoeing Check List] [|Mountain Equipment Co-op Water Safety]
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