Summer's day fieldtrips... Never thought i would be on a school bus in the middle of summer break. Luckily, this field trip took us to Albion Basin, on of my favorite summer haunts. Our initial measurements where taken at the base of the Collins and Wildcat ski runs at Alta. The frigid water, though refreshing, caused my hand to go numb while taking the pH. It was fun. We met a few individuals who work at Alta. Maura, a sustainability coordinator, offered to help us with field trips and possibly early access up the summer road for some hiking. It was fun to meet individuals who are so willing to help and assist in educational endeavors.
As we went down Little Cottonwood Canyon, the water samples became less and less scenic and clean. By the end, the water quality was filthy. It was amazing to see the difference in how excited and willing people where to get in the water at the beginning of trip. By the end, very few entered the dirty/polluted water, and those who did, were not pleased by the smell coming from their feet.
The implementation of the data had a few snags, but with the help of our faithful Ed Techs were there to save the day. I enjoyed adventure, and the fun with the GPS.
As we went down Little Cottonwood Canyon, the water samples became less and less scenic and clean. By the end, the water quality was filthy. It was amazing to see the difference in how excited and willing people where to get in the water at the beginning of trip. By the end, very few entered the dirty/polluted water, and those who did, were not pleased by the smell coming from their feet.
The implementation of the data had a few snags, but with the help of our faithful Ed Techs were there to save the day. I enjoyed adventure, and the fun with the GPS.
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