Organized throughout the school year, this is an exceptional outdoor education opportunity for 4th-6th grade students and teachers to explore the ecological, social and economic complexities of Lake Roosevelt’s watershed.
Discovery zones take classes on field trips to locations staffed by local resource specialists such as biologists, geologists and foresters representing many different agencies. Contact info@lrf.org for more information and how to sign up.
Students learn about specific activities and actions being taken to protect and enhance Lake Roosevelt’s environment. Here are some examples:
Flood Plains
Students will explore how rivers interact with the floodplain and try their hand at forecasting river flows using the National Weather Service’s interactive floodplain model.
Spokane Tribal Hatchery
Students will take a tour and find out the role the hatchery plays in overall fish mitigation efforts in Lake Roosevelt. A trip into the nearby creek will enable students to identify macroinvertebrates, test water quality and learn about overall indicators of watershed health.
The River Mile
Visit the shores of Lake Roosevelt to do real-world science by investigating cray fish. Investigate native and non-native species and how water quality may be affecting their health.
Grand Coulee Dam
Take a tour of Grand Coulee Dam and the Visitor Center. Learn the history of building one of the nation’s largest dams and how it and Lake Roosevelt supports power generation, irrigation, flood control and recreation.
