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Browse this page for blog postings related to middle- and high-school-teacher Adventure Learning workshops taking place across Idaho. Use the widgets to the right (or at bottom of this page, for smaller devices) to filter blog posts.
MILES greatest impact
Over the years I have seen such growth in Idaho and what use to be farming and other open land is now used as shopping malls and housing which has taken away so much of what was naturally occuring. This has caused a great concern for Idahos ecosystem. MILES is a great organization that provides the research to help support Idahos growing demands as well as educating individuals about those needs. This organization is great at educating people about the issues that are going on and how people can help preserve Idaho's resources.
MILES Greatest Impact
As an educator, this might not come as a big surprise, but I also think that the endeavors to educate the Treasure Valley about the effect of growth on water supply will have the greatest impact on the future of Idaho. Policy makers and citizens need access to scientific data-based information on how expansion will affect our water supply and water quality. For example, the representative in Water & Growth claimed not to have adequate information to make decisions about aquaphors. By making information about Idaho's socio-ecological systems easier to access and understand through... more
Boise River Watershed and MILES research- Education
Hi Everyone!
My namei is Dani Wilson and I'm excited to be a digi-learner this week. I am going to echo the prevoius post about the most effective work being done by MILES and say that education is probably the most important. I am a prime example of that... Before hearing about this workshop from my coworkers, I really hadn't thought about, nor did I know really about, the Boise River Watershed. Educating people about where our water comes from, how it is made available throughout the year, and what we can do to suppor those efforts is most important.
MILES and the Future of Water in Idaho
Future water availability is an issue that weighs heavy on my mind, so I believe the research that MILES is doing with the Boise River Basin and other water systems is paramount. Legislators and other decision-makers need information to make the best decisions for the future of Idaho, and admit that they do not have adequate information. Without scientific data on water availability and use, they cannot make decisions that promote proper use of Idaho water and land. The population of the Treasure Valley is growing quickly and this, along with pressure from climate change and other factors... more
digi learner test 1
Like the title says, I'm testing my blog entries.Believe it or not, I have never posted on a blog before. I don't have any social media actually. Well I email of course.I'm looking forward to participating and hope all you in-person teachers have a great time.
MILES impact
I think the greatest impact is yet to be seen. I do believe education is a significant key in the process of trying to build a sustainable system as the population of the watershed continues to increase. I also think it's great idea getting teachers involved as we have access to informing our students as well as their parents about the issues we'll face in the future.