1,000 girl scouts are educated through these activities. Students conduct water quality tests, survey the river's surroundings and sample for indicator invertebrates. Through the many partners with the Library, teachers receive training on incorporating ecosystems issues into their schedules and meeting the state frameworks. REAP consists of 2,000 students 8 th -12 th grade. A 30-gallon salmon tank is set up in the 5th grade classrooms.
Students raise salmon and learn about water quality and fish development.
Fish are released when ready. This programs reaches about 150 elementary students and 3 teachers. This organization has formed the Great Bay Kids' Ecology Club. By using existing curricula available, the children learn about their environment with hands-on activities while meeting the goals of education reform. The youths work on issues such as litter, improper waste disposal, recycling and vacant lots.