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Where do we go from here?

5/30/2014

 
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Scenario #1

You are taking on the role of City Engineer for Hampton.  Downtown Hampton is up for renovation.  As we know, the city is built on concrete, allowing storm water to runoff to the nearest drainage area.  Whatever pollutants it picks up will be transported to the James River and Chesapeake Bay.

You are tasked to redesign the city to help prevent this storm water runoff from negatively impacting the environment.

Task:
With a partner, redesign Hampton or build your own city to prevent storm water runoff.

QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER:
1. What will happen to precipitation on the streets of the city?
2. What will happen to precipitation on buildings?
3. What can you do with the water?
4. What can you do to ensure the precipitation makes it to the ground water?

Scenario #2

You are working for the Environmental Protection Agency.  The city of Lynchburg, Virginia calls you up to come and visit to assess the impact of the oil spill on the local environment.

When you arrive, you realize the spill was a lot worse than you had expected. You take a hike down the James River to find signs of oil all over the place.  Worried about the impacts this spill may have down river, on the Chesapeake, and the Eastern Coast, you decide to form a team to build a solution to collect the oil and clean it from the environment.

Task:
Design a solution to collect the oil from the spill, preventing further spreading down the James River.

QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER:
1. What do you know about water and oil? Do they mix? 
2. What has been done in the past to clean up oil spills?
3. What impacts will the oil spill have on the ecosystem?
4. What can you do to help the flora and fauna from the ill effects of oil pollution?
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