The first phase of the watershed education program was piloted in Polson third grade classes last year by Steinkraus, Schwab, and Lakers' member Cas Still. The six third grade teachers are looking forward to conducting the program in their classes independently this spring. Steinkraus held a workshop for the teachers in March to review the program, distribute a Teacher's Guide, explore the resources and equipment in the Watershed Trunk, and discuss scheduling and coordination. Steinkraus also provided the teachers with a list of the new Polson science curriculum standards and benchmarks that are addressed in the program. The Lakers hope to expand the watershed education program by developing and piloting the third phase at the high school level, and by offering the program to other schools around Flathead Lake and in the watershed.
Future expansion depends on continued grant funding.
Top of Page. A long list of experts, in transportation and land use planning, downtown revitalization, wildlife habitat and farm land preservation, led workshops and discussions on a variety of topics concerning the stresses that can accompany growth. Top of Page. The University of Montana's Flathead Lake Biological Station at Yellow Bay will be celebrating its 100th anniversary this summer. Top of Page.