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EnviroScape® Quick Facts
- EnviroScape is one of the 25 demonstration projects selected by the National
Forum on nonpoint Source Pollution (convened by the Conservation Fund and the National Geographic Society).
- EnviroScape models are being used in all 50 states, Central America, Asia,
Australia and Europe by elementary and high schools, universities, community organizations, environmental consulting firms, nature centers, zoos, parks,
museums, city, county, state and federal governments, public utilities, corporations, and many soil and water conservation districts.
- In order to maintain accuracy and balance, all EnviroScape units and Users Guides are peer reviewed by up to 30 people including researchers,
environmental experts, teachers, and engineering specialists representing government, academia and private sectors.
- The EnviroScape program currently includes the basic watershed and nonpoint source pollution design of
the Nonpoint Source Model, Hazardous Materials, Landfill, Wetlands Units, the Groundwater Kit and the Riparian Kit. A Coastal Unit was recently released, and an Urban unit is in the planning stage.
- EnviroScape News is published bimonthly for EnviroScape users. The newsletter includes information on
new products and services and highlights successes and tips of EnviroScape users.
- Set-up videos for each unit of the EnviroScape program are available except for the Landfill unit. These
videos give a brief overview of a demonstration plus set-up and cleaning tips.
- The official EnviroScape Contact program has been implemented to identify EnviroScape users in several
regions who can answer questions about local programs and water issues.
- EnviroScape has been selected for distribution by Wards Science and NASCO, two of the nation's leading school science resource distributors.
- The National Association of Elementary School Principals is among the educational organizations promoting EnviroScape to its members.
- EnviroScape was awarded the National Environmental Development Associations' Honor Roll Award in
recognition of its creative and balanced educational approach to environmental issues.
- Companies using EnviroScape in community outreach and education programs include: Cargill Inc., Kellogg
USA Inc., Coors Brewing Company, and an Amoco Oil Company refinery.
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