scrap
metal! Crazy!
Ben
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Possible Grant Writing Opp
www.captainplanetfoundation.org/default.aspx?pid=3&tab=apply
I've gotten wind of an opportunity in which River Kids should be
involved...as some of you know, New City has been considering the idea
of planting a green roofing system over the dining hall. Perhaps the
biggest issue, as is often the case, is finding funding, without
taking funds from elsewhere. The link above is to the Captain Planet
Foundation's website. CPF offers grants for many kinds of green
projects...If there's a family that would be willing to develop a
written proposal, I think there's a good chance we could get the roof
started.
If your family is interested in tackling a linguistic task like this,
please contact me. I'd be glad to speak with you about what exactly
would be expected and support you along the way.
Thanks!
Ben
YoungSaintLouis.com Article
http://www.youngsaintlouis.com/archive/April2008/kids/story1.shtml
Hmm...Not sure how I missed this when it came out...Anyhooo, here's an
article on River Kids posted on Young St. Louis around Earth Day last
year.
Some familiar faces in there! Check it out.
Ben
Monday, November 10, 2008
A Sewer Runs Through It
Hello all,
This Wednesday, Nov 12, 7:30pm at the Tivoli...If you still want in, Boyd
can still reserve seats as long as I tell him today.
I know some of you have only recently been added to this email list. New
members: River Kids is in this documentary (small part) about the River des
Peres. It was created Boyd Pickup with HEC-TV. It should be educational,
eye-opening, and fun...If you'd like to attend, just reply with the number
of seats you'd like.
Thanks!
Ben
This Wednesday, Nov 12, 7:30pm at the Tivoli...If you still want in, Boyd
can still reserve seats as long as I tell him today.
I know some of you have only recently been added to this email list. New
members: River Kids is in this documentary (small part) about the River des
Peres. It was created Boyd Pickup with HEC-TV. It should be educational,
eye-opening, and fun...If you'd like to attend, just reply with the number
of seats you'd like.
Thanks!
Ben
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Fwd: The Cleanup This Weekend
Here's the flyer on the cleanup for this weekend. Thought it might help people find the place. Please let me know if you have any questions. See you there!
Ben
View attached file here .
RK Update - Meeting Friday
Hello all!
There's a RK meeting this Friday. This meeting will be a workshop on Water
Conservation. People in the field of natural resources are saying that
water is the new oil...There aren't any wars over water just yet, but there
are constant local skirmishes, legal battles and substantial evidence to
suggest that things are getting worse.
It has never been more important to become aware of the conservation issues
facing our rivers and water sources around the globe. This should be an
eye-opening adventure, especially given the water-rich environment in which
al of us live.
I'm attaching the RK meeting schedule for the year. I know that many kids
did not take one as they exited the library last meeting. There were other
important papers attached to the schedule as well. Make sure your RK family
has all the info by grabbing one at tomorrow's meeting.
Thanks to the RK families who've been coming out to local cleanups. All our
rivers need attention after the spring flooding, but our adopted River des
Peres has needed special attention. Anyone who's been out there knows just
how much debris has been stirred up.
It's a great lesson on hydrology as well when you witness a log 2 feet in
diameter hanging fifteen feet up in a tree...The speed and power generated
by impervious surfaces along the banks is astounding.
There is another big cleanup this weekend - Saturday, November 8. I've sent
info about this and there are signs in the halls with details. It starts at
9am and it will be COLD.
If you're coming out to the cleanup, bring gloves and wear waterproof boots
if possible. Rubber gloves under garden gloves can keep the cold water off
of your hands for a while at least.
Also, come for any portion of the day that you can...even 15 minutes of help
will make a difference...especially when added to the 15 minute of 50 other
River Kids! We have the potential to make a tremendous difference!
I'll be in touch more next week about current events for River Kids.
See you soon!
Ben
View attached file here .
There's a RK meeting this Friday. This meeting will be a workshop on Water
Conservation. People in the field of natural resources are saying that
water is the new oil...There aren't any wars over water just yet, but there
are constant local skirmishes, legal battles and substantial evidence to
suggest that things are getting worse.
It has never been more important to become aware of the conservation issues
facing our rivers and water sources around the globe. This should be an
eye-opening adventure, especially given the water-rich environment in which
al of us live.
I'm attaching the RK meeting schedule for the year. I know that many kids
did not take one as they exited the library last meeting. There were other
important papers attached to the schedule as well. Make sure your RK family
has all the info by grabbing one at tomorrow's meeting.
Thanks to the RK families who've been coming out to local cleanups. All our
rivers need attention after the spring flooding, but our adopted River des
Peres has needed special attention. Anyone who's been out there knows just
how much debris has been stirred up.
It's a great lesson on hydrology as well when you witness a log 2 feet in
diameter hanging fifteen feet up in a tree...The speed and power generated
by impervious surfaces along the banks is astounding.
There is another big cleanup this weekend - Saturday, November 8. I've sent
info about this and there are signs in the halls with details. It starts at
9am and it will be COLD.
If you're coming out to the cleanup, bring gloves and wear waterproof boots
if possible. Rubber gloves under garden gloves can keep the cold water off
of your hands for a while at least.
Also, come for any portion of the day that you can...even 15 minutes of help
will make a difference...especially when added to the 15 minute of 50 other
River Kids! We have the potential to make a tremendous difference!
I'll be in touch more next week about current events for River Kids.
See you soon!
Ben
Liquid Assets - The Story of Our Water Infrastructure
RK Families,
I've recently purchased a copy of the new documentary, "Liquid Assets: The
Story of Our Water Infrastructure." It tells the somewhat shocking story of
how our underground drinking water, wastewater, and storm water systems in
the U.S. Are past their prime. It also shares some stories from major
cities about how they are coping. St. Louis is not a subject city, but it
could have been. We have a combined system here that can cause (in high
water situations) an overflow of raw storm drain and sewer water straight
into the Mississippi River. This type of system is discussed as well as the
issues a municipality such as St. Louis faces because of the choices made so
long ago.
If you're interested in buying it, you can Google the title and get there from the main site, or follow the link that the blogger-man made here. (Not a straight-forward process, I'm afraid, unless you follow the link that the blogger-man made.) If you'd simply like to borrow it, I bought it for that purpose. I should have it in my room at school starting Monday.
Don't forget about the upcoming showing of "A Sewer Runs Through It" at the
Tivoli November 12! River Kids wound up reserving 34 seats, so we will be
there in force! If you didn't reserve a seat, you may still come to this
event.
If you can't make this one, we'll be publicizing the info on a second
showing at NCS later on.
Rock on!
Ben
View attached file here.
I've recently purchased a copy of the new documentary, "Liquid Assets: The
Story of Our Water Infrastructure." It tells the somewhat shocking story of
how our underground drinking water, wastewater, and storm water systems in
the U.S. Are past their prime. It also shares some stories from major
cities about how they are coping. St. Louis is not a subject city, but it
could have been. We have a combined system here that can cause (in high
water situations) an overflow of raw storm drain and sewer water straight
into the Mississippi River. This type of system is discussed as well as the
issues a municipality such as St. Louis faces because of the choices made so
long ago.
If you're interested in buying it, you can Google the title and get there from the main site, or follow the link that the blogger-man made here. (Not a straight-forward process, I'm afraid, unless you follow the link that the blogger-man made.) If you'd simply like to borrow it, I bought it for that purpose. I should have it in my room at school starting Monday.
Don't forget about the upcoming showing of "A Sewer Runs Through It" at the
Tivoli November 12! River Kids wound up reserving 34 seats, so we will be
there in force! If you didn't reserve a seat, you may still come to this
event.
If you can't make this one, we'll be publicizing the info on a second
showing at NCS later on.
Rock on!
Ben
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