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Task 3 : Examining Conditions in Stamford

1. Drought in Stamford 2002

In addition to the suggestions in the article, what can you do to conserve water?

2. Choose two of the following agencies that work with the waters of Long Island Sound and the City of Stamford.

Describe the agency.
List five of their accomplishments.

Soundwaters

Save the Sound

Stamford Water Pollution Control Authority

Mill River Park Collaborative

Department of Environmental Protection

Task 2 Examining the Long Island Sound Watershed

1. Review the Water Survey for the USGS. Answer the survey question. Record the results for Connecticut and New York.
Do you think these results show good science? Why or Why not?

2. Surf the watershed of Connecticut.
Put in your zip code, and find your watershed:

Describe the watershed.

3. Examine the results of the watershed assessment for the Saugatuck watershed.
Report five conclusions you can make from the data.

4. Review the stream flow data from the Rippowam River in Stamford. How has the river flow changed in the past month? (Hint - change the number of days). . What was the highest discharge rate in cubic feet/sec? Describe how the flow rate has changed from the 11 year average.

Like Maggie Perez, you are reporting on the local water conditions. You are researching the availability of water in Stamford in the recent past. You also need to research how the people in Stamford get their water. Read the following sites to gather background information.

Answer the questions, and record in your notebook.
When you are finished, hand in your notes.

Rubric for the Project

Task 1: Examining the Water Cycle

1. Water Cycle - Choose at least 5 parts of the water cycle and describe. Choose the parts that are new to you.

2. Investigate the Groundwater Supply. Follow the arrows at the top of the page. Answer the following questions.

What percentage of Americans get their water supply from groundwater?

Define porosity.

Compare the permeability of gravel with sand and clay. Which ones hold the most water? Why?

Where is the water table? Why is it important?

How are groundwater and surface water connected?

Pick the best site for digging a well: Review the different squares and choose the best site for the well. Site chosen __________ Why did you choose that square?