THURSDAY, May 17th, 2012
11:00 am – 2:50 pm ET (Eastern Time) / 4:00 pm – 7:50 pm UTC/GMT
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WATER QUALITY: WHEN IT’S NOT CLEAN AND HEALTHY
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How does your backyard fit into your watershed?
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This session will take place online on May 17th, 2012 at 11 am ET (Washington, DC) / 4 pm UTC/GMT and last approximately one hour. See the date and time of this event in your time zone. If you cannot participate live, a recording will be made available following the live event for your enjoyment at any time.
Water, especially urban waterways, will be discussed in terms of systems, human impact, and civic responsibility. Using the Anacostia River as a case study, the session makes learning about global water systems easy to comprehend by all ages in any locale.
Presenters:
 Gail S. Lowe Senior Historian Anacostia Community Museum Learn more about your presenter… |
 Tony Thomas Education Program Coordinator Anacostia Community Museum Learn more about your presenter… |
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What is the relationship between culture and the environment, and can students learn about it in the virtual world?
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This session will take place online on May 17th, 2012 at 12 pm ET (Washington, DC) / 5 pm UTC/GMT and last approximately one hour. See the date and time of this event in your time zone. If you cannot participate live, a recording will be made available following the live event for your enjoyment at any time.
Mi Tierra, Mi Mundo is a virtual role-playing adventure game exploring the relationship of culture and the environment. Students learn about real-world ecological concepts related to sustainability and stewardship, as well as career development in STEM-related fields.
Presenters:
 Melissa Carrillo Director of New Media and Technology Smithsonian Latino Center Learn more about your presenter… |
 Emily Key Education Programs Manager Smithsonian Latino Center Learn more about your presenter… |
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What has been the impact of legislation on water quality, and what governmental actions are still needed?
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This session will take place online on May 17th, 2012 at 2 pm ET (Washington, DC) / 7 pm UTC/GMT and last approximately one hour. See the date and time of this event in your time zone. If you cannot participate live, a recording will be made available following the live event for your enjoyment at any time.
Join us in a discussion of the major legislative strides taken by governments around the world to protect water resources. We will focus on the U.S. Clean Water Act, which celebrates its 40th anniversary this year, and also discuss what citizens around the world can do to keep water clean and healthy for future generations.
Presenter:
Catherine Christen
Graduate and Professional Training Manager
Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute
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