Harbor Country Day Students to Become “Citizen Scientists” at Nissequogue River
Harbor Country Day School Students will get to be Scientists for a day tomorrow. On Friday, October 9, from 8:15 am to 2:15 pm, more than 50 students from the independent day school will participate in A Day in the Life of the Nissequogue River; sponsored by the Central Pine Barrens Commission. This comprehensive program engages students from across Long Island, using hands-on science exploration techniques to study major river systems throughout the island.
By collecting scientific data on the Nissequogue, students will become stewards of water quality and natural resources. Harbor Country Day students will analyze the ecosystem of the river, using field techniques to gather and examine fish and other aquatic life. They will be collecting water to analyze its chemistry, invertebrate samples and develop a biodiversity inventory of the riparian zone. The Students will become citizen scientists for the day with the intent that they will better understand the importance of protecting Long Island’s river and estuary ecosystems.
The protection and restoration of Long Islands aquatic ecosystems is a top priority for the Central Pine Barrens Commission. The hope and intent of this trip to the Nissequogue River, is to raise awareness of water quality concerns through learning, giving students a firsthand appreciation for Long Island’s river and estuary ecosystems.
For more detailed information about specific location and schedule, please contact Melissa Griffiths Parrott of the Central Pine Barrens Commission at (631) 655-4688.